How the NFL division and wild card races shape up in 2025:

Some of the more reactionary members of the fan base actually believed the 49ers were tanking the season after retooling their roster. What they really did was make themselves better and kept their contention window open for at least two more years.

Gave up 34 or more points four times in their last six games including a 45-31 playoff loss to Washington. With Aidan Hutchinson back and an explosive offense, should defend their title in the NFC’s toughest division.

I’ve totally underrated Tampa Bay (and quarterback Baker Mayfield) for the last two seasons. No longer. Hard to believe they won’t run away with the weakest division in the NFC.

Expect more bumps in the road coming off a much-deserved Super Bowl championship. But the E

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