The San Francisco 49ers have some roster issues as the 2024 regular season approaches. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who put up big play after big play down the stretch and was a major factor in the Super Bowl run last year, has requested a trade.
Tailback Christian McCaffrey, who put the team on his back and carried them by the Green Bay Packers in the divisional playoff game last year, will miss the preseason due to a calf injury.
The team faces high expectations and has an extremely winnable division in 2024 as the Rams have regressed and both the Seahawks and the Cardinals seem to be in different parts of a rebuild.
As you start to think about sports betting and the NFL regular season, let’s look at some of the top games the 49ers will face.
NFL Betting Analysis: Top Regular Season Games for the San Francisco 49ers
vs Kansas City Chiefs Week 7
Interestingly, this Super Bowl rematch isn’t a prime-time game – it’s a 4:25 pm Eastern time game.
So it will have less competition on the TV schedule and be available across more of the nation, but one of the most anticipated games in 2024 won’t be played under the lights.
Patrick Mahomes has a 4-0 career record against the 49ers, including a pair of wins in Super Bowls.
Both teams might have new star wide receivers as Rashee Rice for the Chiefs is facing a potentially lengthy suspension to start the season, and Brandon Aiyuk doesn’t seem to want to be in San Francisco anymore.
Brock Purdy could use this signature win, although the 49ers’ quarterback has already established himself as a clutch performer.
The 49ers need this win for their team psyche, but can they get it?
^Week 8: vs Dallas Cowboys
Will this turn into a letdown game for the 49ers? They annihilated the Cowboys last year, giving the league the first sign for the 2023 season that, once again, the Cowboys are pretty good when it comes to dealing with mediocre and bad teams but still lacking when it comes to the mental focus it takes to win against elite programs.
This is a prime time game (Sunday night), and there is always hype for this rivalry, which dates back to the 1980s, even though it’s been a long time since Dallas has been elite.
The 49ers lead this series, 20-19-1, although the 49ers have won the last three, including wins in the 2021 and 2022 playoffs.
If the 49ers lose to the Chiefs, they should be ready to take the Cowboys to the woodshed. If the 49ers win, though, they might be a little on the overconfident side coming into this one.
^vs. Detroit Lions Week 17
This is a rematch of last year’s NFC Championship. The Lions had a 17-point lead at halftime at Levi’s Stadium before they got intimidated by the moment.
This version of the Lions has an upgraded secondary, and Jahmyr Gibbs will be the featured back all by himself.
Coming into the next-to-last week of the regular season, there will be playoff seeding on the line.
By Week 17, we’ll know if Jared Goff has fallen victim to Father Time. He had a terrific season in 2023, and he has talent around him once again.
He’s not the most mobile quarterback, but when he has time in the pocket, he makes quality decisions and throws with accuracy.
The early-season jitters will be long gone by the time this showdown rolls around, hopefully giving us a juicy preview of a playoff showdown.
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2024 San Francisco 49ers Odds
Only three NFL championship games have gone into overtime. The first was in 1958 when the Baltimore Colts defeated the New York Giants in what was called “The Greatest Game Ever Played.”
In 2019, a ballot of 66 media members voted this game as the best in the first century of the league.
The second overtime game was Super Bowl LI, where the New England Patriots came back from a 28-3 deficit to beat the Atlanta Falcons.
NFL Futures Odds and Season Preview: San Francisco 49ers 2024
The most recent overtime game was in Super Bowl LVIII, with the Kansas City Chiefs overcoming a halftime deficit to defeat the San Francisco 49ers. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan faced criticism for his decision in overtime, allowing the Chiefs to secure the win.
As the 49ers prepare for the upcoming season, questions arise about a potential Super Bowl hangover in 2024.
Betting odds will be analyzed for their division, conference, and Super Bowl prospects.
- Super Bowl Odds to Win: +650
- NFC Odds to Win: +275
- NFC West Odds to Win: -195
- Odds for Brock Purdy to Win the NFL MVP: +2000
Week 1: vs NY Jets MNF
The prime-time games for the 49ers are underway from the beginning as Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers will return. He tore an Achilles tendon just a few minutes into Week 1 in 2023, sending the Jets’ offense into chaos for the rest of the season. The Jets have the energy that comes with a returning quarterback after a disappointing season, and tailback Breece Hall is one of the most dangerous ball carriers in the AFC. Even so, the skill players around Brock Purdy should keep things in hand. 49ers win. 1-0.
Week 2: at Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings let Kirk Cousins depart via free agency, so it will likely be Sam Darnold at quarterback for Minnesota. Darnold backed up Brock Purdy last year and is now the journeyman starter for the Vikings until J.J. McCarthy is ready for the job. Darnold will have his hands full with the 49ers’ pass rush. 49ers win. 2-0.
Week 3: at L.A. Rams
The Rams might be the only team that can beat San Francisco in this division, but the retirement of elite defensive tackle Aaron Donald makes that unit a lot less scary. The Rams still have Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, and Puka Nacua, but the lack of a serviceable rushing attack will allow the 49ers to load up against the pass. 49ers win. 3-0.
Week 4: vs New England Patriots
The post-Belichick Patriots will be a new entity to behold, and with Jerod Mayo at head coach, the defense will be aggressive – and prepared. However, the quarterback situation in New England is unclear, and their tailback game is also a potential problem. The Pats should have a decent defense, but too many three-and-outs will wear them down. 49ers win. 4-0.
Week 5: vs Arizona Cardinals
The Cards finished 4-13 last year, but they added Marvin Harrison Jr in the draft to give Kyler Murray another elite target. The problem for the Cardinals is their lack of a meaningful defense, at least of the type that will cause problems for the 49er offense. 49ers win. 5-0.
Week 6: at Seattle Seahawks TNF
Road teams tend to struggle on offense on short weeks, and the weather in Seattle is iffy this time of year. The crowd is a hostile entity as well. Without Pete Carroll, it will be interesting to see what energy the Seahawks bring, but this game is an excellent candidate for a trap. Seahawks win. 5-1.
Week 7: vs Kansas City Chiefs
The 49ers have not beaten the Kansas City Chiefs since 2018. However, the Chiefs will likely not have standout wide receiver Rashee Rice for this game. Rookie Xavier Worthy will contribute, and Hollywood Brown came to town via free agency, but neither is likely to bring the impact that Rice had last year. 49ers win. 6-1.
Week 8: vs Dallas Cowboys SNF
The 49ers routed the Cowboys at home, 42-10, in prime time a year ago. Dallas’ defense has less talent going into 2024 than it did last year, and the Cowboys have all kinds of drama going into the season, with Dak Prescott and Mike McCarthy entering the last years of their contracts. 49ers win. 7-1.
Week 9: BYE
Week 10: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The 49ers travel to Florida twice this season. Will Baker Mayfield have reverted back to form, or was his inspired play in 2023 the real deal? Nick Bosa should be able to pressure Mayfield all day long. 49ers win. 8-1.
Week 11: vs Seattle Seahawks
We’ll know a lot more about new Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald by this time, but the 49ers will be ready to reverse the outcome from their lone loss of the season, up in Seattle. 49ers win. 9-1.
Week 12: at Green Bay Packers
The Packers had a late lead on the 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in the divisional playoff last year. Jordan Love has established himself as a legit starting quarterback, and the Packers are solid on both sides of the ball. Lambeau Field will be rocking for this showdown. Packers win. 9-2.
Week 13: at Buffalo Bills SNF
This could be a cold, even rainy or snowy night in Buffalo. The Bills are rebuilding at wide receiver, and Josh Allen will have to figure out how to deliver wins without turning the ball over. This tough part of the season in terms of travel, combined with the physicality of the Bills’ defense, makes this tough. Bills win. 9-3.
Week 14: vs Chicago Bears
Which 2023 rookie campaign will Caleb Williams’ first season in the Windy City resemble more – that of C.J. Stroud, who led the Houston Texans to an AFC South title and a divisional playoff game, or that of Bryce Young, who spent 2023 running for his life? Williams has three excellent wide receivers on the field for him, but the defense isn’t quite where it needs to be. Expect an exciting duel. 49ers win. 10-3.
Week 15: vs L.A. Rams TNF
It’s a short week, and road teams tend to have a hard time with preparation, even when the trip is just a commuter flight down the coast. The 49ers have owned the Rams in regular-season action in recent years. 49ers win. 11-3.
Week 16: at Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins have all kinds of offensive talent and are looking to get back at the 49ers for a tough setback in the Bay Area two years ago, when Purdy made his league debut. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is emerging as one of the more innovative minds in the league. Dolphins win. 11-4.
vs Detroit Lions MNF Week 17
Here is the rematch of last year’s NFC Championship. The Lions led for almost three quarters before giving way. The Lions, hopefully, won’t be as cavalier in going for it on fourth down, which should lead to smarter game management. With Jahmyr Gibbs, the Lions will be able to pound the ball on the ground. But will it matter? 49ers win. 12-4.
at Arizona Cardinals Week 18
This should be a loud San Francisco crowd as Purdy is from Arizona, and Phoenix has a lot of 49ers fans. If the 49ers already have the bye, though, the 49ers might well rest their starters. Cardinals win. 12-5.
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