San Francisco 49ers open 2026 season with perfect 4-0 record

Past two 4-0 starts resulted in Super Bowl appearances.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 59m1 min read

How far will the 49ers go this season following a 4-0 start? https://t.co/EQUv433p4e Via @NFLonFOX on X

What happened: The San Francisco 49ers swept their opening month of the 2026 regular season. The team sits alone atop the divisional standings following the undefeated September slate.

Why it matters: The early surge establishes San Francisco as a primary contender in the NFC playoff picture. The franchise has consistently translated quick starts into deep postseason runs.

By the numbers: The 49ers reached the Super Bowl following their previous two 4-0 starts in 2019 and 2023 under head coach Kyle Shanahan.

What to watch: San Francisco attempts to push its winning streak to five games in its upcoming Week 5 contest.

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@NFLonFOX 2026-10-08T19:42:35.352680+00:00

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