Mike Florio Names 49ers Among Five NFC 2025 Super Bowl Contenders

Despite a disappointing 6-11 finish in 2024, the San Francisco 49ers remain a top NFC Super Bowl contender for the 2025 season, according to analysts like Mike Florio and Mateo Bratt. Florio ranks the 49ers among the top five NFC teams alongside the Eagles, Lions, Rams, and Commanders, emphasizing the team's core continuity and potential when healthy, though he also expresses a desire for new NFC contenders beyond the usual teams. The 49ers have secured key long-term contracts with players like George Kittle, Brock Purdy, and Fred Warner, even as they parted ways with notable players including Deebo Samuel. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Rams, led by Sean McVay and quarterback Matthew Stafford, are also considered playoff contenders, despite losing star receiver Cooper Kupp. The Seahawks, facing challenges within the division, are recommended to model their strategy after the 2022 Carolina Panthers by leveraging a strong running game and defense to support quarterback Sam Darnold. Overall, the NFC landscape shows a mix of established contenders and hopeful challengers with the 49ers positioned for a potential rebound in 2025.