The San Francisco 49ers are going to make the playoffs, but there are not many people who believe that they are legitimate contenders right now. Most of that comes down to Brock Purdy not being viewed as elite and the offense not having enough firepower to overcome the defense.

Here we'll try to look at and discuss how Brock Purdy, explosive 49ers offense looked Super Bowl-caliber in destruction of Colts defense.

With 60 days to go until the Super Bowl returns to Levi's Stadium, former San Francisco 49ers All-Pro linebacker Patrick Willis says he is hoping the team can join a select group of franchises that have won the NFL's championship game on their home fields.

Through 15 weeks, the 49ers have recorded just 16 sacks, which is the fewest in the league. It's six sacks fewer than the New York Jets and Baltimore Ravens who have the next fewest. While trading for Keion White and signing Clelin Ferrell has helped, San Francisco could still use more to give them a better shot of making a postseason run in 2025.

Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers made it look easy against the Indianapolis Colts on "Monday Night Football."

This Week 17 mailbag teases the 49ers’ game Sunday night against Chicago and who might step up in the playoffs.

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