Coming off the bye week, the San Francisco 49ers find themselves in an enviable position. They are rested, getting healthier, and eyeing not just the playoffs but potentially the NFC’s No. 1 seed.

With one more win, they are a virtual lock for the tournament. And—as luck would have it—here comes a team tied for the worst record in the NFL, flying cross-country to Levi’s Stadium this Sunday.

On the surface, this looks like a mismatch of epic proportions. The oddsmakers have the spread at 12.5 points, and I get it: The Titans are a team in transition with a rookie quarterback, plenty of moving parts, and an interim head coach. Meanwhile, the 49ers are a battle-tested operation on the verge of playing their 18th game.

This might feel like a perfunctory victory for San Francisco, but I’m no

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