October 24, 2026 - 1:29 pm

The NFL is a week-to-week league, and things can change quickly. A strong finish to the season is far more important than a fast start.

Only three undefeated teams remain, including San Francisco (6-0) and Minnesota (5-0). The Vikings have the lowest ceiling of the three because of their problematic quarterback situation. The 49ers are legitimate Super Bowl contenders if they can overcome a long list of injuries to key players.

A Kansas City-San Francisco matchup in the Super Bowl is a popular prediction at this point, and it would be a rematch of February 2024, when the Chiefs won a 25-22 overtime thriller in Las Vegas.…