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NFL Record Predictions: Where do the Redskins end up in the pack?

By Ian Cummings

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 15: Matthew Ioannidis #98 of the Washington Redskins celebrates a sack on quarterback Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers (not pictured) during the first quarter at FedExField on October 15, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 15: Matthew Ioannidis #98 of the Washington Redskins celebrates a sack on quarterback Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers (not pictured) during the first quarter at FedExField on October 15, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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KANSAS CITY, MO – SEPTEMBER 23: Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers and the team training staff examine quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 on the sideline after being hurt on a play during the fourth quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on September 23rd, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO – SEPTEMBER 23: Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers and the team training staff examine quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 on the sideline after being hurt on a play during the fourth quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on September 23rd, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) /

San Francisco 49ers

The 49ers are another team I very much want to like. Kyle Shanahan is heading into his third season, and along the way, he’s tantalized onlookers with his play calling genius. He made an undrafted free agent quarterback potential trade bait in 2018, and in 2019, he’ll have his chosen quarterback back in the fold, to buoy an offensive cast featuring the likes of George Kittle, Jerick McKinnon, Dante Pettis, Deebo Samuel, Marquise Goodwin, Kendrick Bourne, and Matt Breida.

The offense isn’t the only area of excitement for San Franciso. Defensively, they’re on the uptrend. DeForest Buckner is an elite talent on the interior defensive line, and this season, he’ll have Dee Ford and Nick Bosa joining him on either side. The linebacking core has a promising duo in Fred Warner and Kwon Alexander, and the secondary is rife with potential; Jason Verrett is elite athletically, if he can stay healthy, and Akhello Witherspoon and Jaquiski Tartt are two ascending players.

At their best, the 49ers are a playoff contender, and in this simulation, they were in the playoff picture for a good portion of the season. Unfortunately, their below-average depth got the best of them later on, as they lost their last four games. But the 49ers can challenge for the crown this year, with a little bit of luck.

San Francisco 49ers Record Prediction: 7-9

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