49ers carry fourth 6-0 start of Super Bowl era into Atlanta

The 1984, 1990 and 2019 teams all made the NFC title game.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 57m1 min read

This is the fourth time in the Super Bowl era that the 49ers have started 6-0. In each of the three previous seasons the Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: San Francisco holds the top seed in the NFC after defeating the Washington Commanders 23-17 on Oct. 19 to push its season-opening winning streak to six games. Per Adam Schefter, the 2026 campaign marks the fourth time in the Super Bowl era the franchise has opened 6-0.

Why it matters: Every previous 49ers roster to start 6-0 advanced at least to the NFC Championship game. The 1984 team won the Super Bowl, while the 2019 squad reached the Super Bowl before losing.

What to watch: San Francisco and Atlanta are scheduled to kick off Sunday with the game currently at 0-0.

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@AdamSchefter 2026-10-25T11:11:08.417848+00:00

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