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Will the 49ers’ history of second-half surges and post-bye dominance lead to the No. 1 seed?

Once the clocks get set back, the San Francisco 49ers turn into juggernauts. That’s been the case since 2022, save for a disastrous 2024 season. The Niners are 23-8 in November and December regular-season games since ’22. Here’s a breakdown…

By Kyle Posey · Niners Nation

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 5:30 PM

Key Things to Know

Kyle Posey argues the 49ers' history of post-bye dominance positions them strongly to pursue the No. 1 seed.
San Francisco holds a 23-8 regular-season record in November and December games since the 2022 season.
The 49ers have not lost a game immediately following a bye week since Week 7 of 2021.

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Kyle Posey of Niners Nation analyzes whether the San Francisco 49ers can leverage their historic post-bye success to secure the NFC's No. 1 playoff seed. Since 2022, San Francisco has compiled a 23-8 record in regular-season games played during November and December, displaying consistent second-half surges under head coach Kyle Shanahan.

Posey highlights that the 49ers have not lost a post-bye matchup since 2021, citing wins over the Chargers, Jaguars, Buccaneers, and Titans. With a home game against the Raiders next, Posey argues the top seed is within reach despite potential injury concerns surrounding Mike Evans.

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Will the 49ers’ history of second-half surges and post-bye dominance lead to the No. 1 seed?

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