Since 2019, the San Francisco 49ers have four playoff appearances. Additionally, the 49ers beat the NFL odds to make two Super Bowls. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has led them in this span. With all that success, the betting public has made the 49ers the favorite to win the Super Bowl. The 49ers are best known for QB Brock Purdy going from the last player in the 2022 NFL Draft to their starter. Now, Purdy is a proven winner. But it is a defense that may prove to be the key asset for San Francisco.
2024-25 NFL Future Odds San Francisco 49ers
| Super Bowl Championship SBG Odds | +550 |
|---|---|
| NFC Championship Odds | +250 |
| NFC West Division Championship Odds | -195 |
| Over/Under Win Total | 11.5 |
San Francisco 49ers 2024 Team Schedule
- Sept. 9 New York Jets (Mon), 8:15 p.m. (ESPN/ABC)
- Sept. 15 at Minnesota, 1 p.m. (CBS)
- Sept. 22 at Los Angeles Rams, 4:25 p.m. (FOX)
- Sept. 29 New England, 4:05 p.m. (FOX)
- Oct. 6 Arizona, 4:05 p.m. (FOX)
- Oct. 10 at Seattle (Thu), 8:15 p.m. (PV)
- Oct. 20 Kansas City, 4:25 p.m. (FOX)
- Oct. 27 Dallas, 8:20 p.m. (NBC)
- Nov. 3 BYE
- Nov. 10 at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. (FOX)
- Nov. 17 Seattle, 4:05 p.m. (FOX)
- Nov. 24 at Green Bay, 4:25 p.m. (FOX)
- Dec. 1 at Buffalo, 8:20 p.m. (NBC)
- Dec. 8 Chicago, 4:25 p.m. (FOX)
- Dec. 12 Los Angeles Rams (Thu), 8:15 p.m. (PV)
- Dec. 22 at Miami, 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
- Dec. 30 Detroit (Mon), 8:15 p.m. (ESPN/ABC)
- Jan. 4/5 at Arizona, TBD
Nick Sorensen Takes Command of Defense
As the 49ers continue their offseason preparations in the lead-up to the start of the 2024 NFL season, players are full of praise for new defense coordinator Nick Sorensen. Additionally, earning online wagering praise is new assistant head coach Brandon Staley.
At minicamp, 49er players discussed Nick Sorensen stepping into the defensive coordinator role and their new relationship with Staley. The 49ers believe that Sorensen was born for his role. They see him as a natural-born leader. Previously, they saw that in his meetings in front of the team. Players like his energy. Also, they praise Sorensen for being well-prepared. He also has an NFL betting odds standard that he wants to continue pushing for us as a defense.
San Francisco players say that Sorensen is doing a great job. Additionally, the 49ers say that Staley has been awesome as well. They love picking Staley’s football mind and being able to talk about things with him. Players say they are learning little things, just nuances of the game from Staley. Also, they admit that he’s not afraid to call me out in meetings.
Following the 49er’s Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, defensive coordinator Steve Wilks was let go and Sorensen was promoted. After being let go as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, Staley was hired by San Francisco as assistant head coach. Specifically known as a defensive guru, Staley is expected to help mentor Sorensen in his new role. Additionally, he will help bolster the defense with his knowledge base.
Last season, San Francisco’s defense struggled in the playoffs. It was shredded for large portions of the divisional-round matchup against the Green Bay Packers. In like manner, it was lit up against the Detroit Lions. In the Super Bowl against the Chiefs, Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes ripped off a series of huge plays in overtime to score the game-winning touchdown. Thus, the defensive struggles led to Wilks’ dismissal.