The San Francisco 49ers are 2-0 and tied for the lead in the NFC West. With a second divisional win on Sunday, the 49ers have a chance to start 3-0 for just the sixth time since 1990. Los Angeles, Arizona, and San Francisco all share the lead for the NFC West with a critical matchup with potential tie-breaker implications between the Cardinals and 49ers on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium.
After notching consecutive NFC road victories, the 49ers have won two gritty games, but how does the national media view them?
ESPN.com: The 49ers inch closer to the top ten at number 11
After the win in the Big Easy, the 49ers jump three spots to number 11, just ahead of the Cincinnati Bengals, who are missing their starting QB as well. Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com believes the 49ers have confidence in Mac Jones