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Steve Young Explains Why Winning 'Dogfights' Will Boost 49ers' Super Bowl Hopes

SI Feed·Henry Cheal·3 days ago
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On paper, the San Francisco 49ers have had enjoyed perfect start to 2026 as they're 6-0 for the season so far.

However, the game is played on grass, and San Francisco is dealing with a temporarily depleted offense, including injury concerns for key veterans Mike Evans and Nick Bosa .

The Atlanta Falcons arrive for Week 7, then a bye week, but the second half of the season brings tough games against the Minnesota Vikings, the Seattle Seahawks, the Los Angeles Rams, and the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Chargers could be tough games too, but the former has placed quarterback Jalen Hurts on season-ending IR while Justin Herbert has yet to perform to his previous standards. Who knows what will happen for these matchups.

Former 49ers quarterback Steve Young believes that, despite San Francisco boasting the best record possible, certain games will still provide tricky tests.…

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