San Francisco 49ers 2024 NFL Schedule Released
2023 Season Recap
The 49ers finished the 2023 regular season with a 13-4 record, good for first place in the NFC West. They earned a first-round bye in the playoffs and hosted the Minnesota Vikings in the Divisional Round. San Francisco won 27-10 and advanced to the NFC Championship Game, where they lost to the Philadelphia Eagles 31-7.
The 49ers' offense was led by quarterback Brock Purdy, who took over as the starter in Week 13 after Trey Lance suffered a season-ending ankle injury. Purdy went 5-0 as a starter in the regular season and led the 49ers to a playoff win over the Vikings. Running back Christian McCaffrey, acquired via trade from the Carolina Panthers in October, rushed for 1,139 yards and eight touchdowns in the regular season and added 42 receptions for 381 yards and four touchdowns.
The 49ers' defense was one of the best in the NFL in 2023, allowing just 304.6 yards per game. Defensive end Nick Bosa led the NFL with 18.5 sacks, and linebacker Fred Warner was named an All-Pro for the second consecutive season.
2024 Regular Season Schedule
The 49ers' 2024 regular season schedule was released on May 12, 2023. They will open the season at home against the Chicago Bears on September 8th. The following week, they will travel to face the Detroit Lions. The 49ers' first home game against an NFC West opponent will be in Week 3 when they host the Arizona Cardinals. They will then travel to face the Indianapolis Colts in Week 4.
The 49ers' first bye week will be in Week 6. They will then return home to face the Buffalo Bills in Week 7. The following week, they will travel to face the Atlanta Falcons. The 49ers will then host the New Orleans Saints in Week 9 and the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 10.
The 49ers will then travel to face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 11 and the Seattle Seahawks in Week 12. They will then host the Washington Commanders in Week 13 and the Los Angeles Rams in Week 14. The 49ers' final home game of the regular season will be against the Denver Broncos in Week 15. They will then travel to face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16 and the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 17.
The 49ers will close out the regular season at home against the Cleveland Browns in Week 18.
Key Matchups
The 49ers' 2024 regular season schedule features several key matchups, including:
- Week 3 vs. Arizona Cardinals (home)
- Week 7 vs. Buffalo Bills (home)
- Week 10 vs. Kansas City Chiefs (home)
- Week 11 vs. Arizona Cardinals (away)
- Week 12 vs. Seattle Seahawks (away)
- Week 14 vs. Los Angeles Rams (home)
- Week 16 vs. Las Vegas Raiders (away)
- Week 17 vs. Los Angeles Chargers (away)
The 49ers will need to win these key matchups in order to contend for a Super Bowl title in 2024.
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