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49ers Post-Bye Predictions // Trade for AJ Brown or Justin Jefferson in 2026?

Dec 5, 2025
The San Francisco 49ers are eyeing a playoff spot post-bye week. Analysts debate the team's Super Bowl potential and which NFC rivals pose the biggest threats. There are discussions on strategic roster decisions, including the status of Brandon Aiyuk and Juwan Jennings. A future trade for star wide receivers like AJ Brown or Justin Jefferson is explored, highlighting concerns about character and market strategies. The conversation also touches on the significance of playoff experience versus draft position.
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INSIGHT

Team Has High Upside But Consistency Gaps

  • The 49ers have a real chance to go deep because they can beat any team on a given day.
  • But consistency questions on defense and the run game make a Super Bowl run unlikely right now.
INSIGHT

Can Beat Anyone, Not Everyone

  • Brian Peacock doubts the 49ers can run an unbeaten gauntlet against top NFC teams.
  • He sees them as able to beat anybody but unlikely to beat everybody over a long stretch.
ADVICE

Value Coaching Experience But Mind Roster Ceiling

  • Experience from Kyle Shanahan and Robert Salah matters in close playoff games.
  • Expect coaching to help, but roster ceiling limits how far experience alone can take them.
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