SANTA CLARA – The NFL will reveal the 49ers’ fall schedule Thursday at 5 p.m. (PT). Even in the present day, although, we have now sufficient info to rule out the next:
1. London coronation
It’s been a decade because the 49ers final performed in London and beat the Jacksonville Jaguars. Alas, they are going to meet this season in Florida for the second time in three years. The Jaguars will play in London, nevertheless: Oct. 1 vs. the Falcons, and Oct. 8 as friends of the Payments.
The 49ers did go worldwide final yr, successful in Mexico Metropolis in opposition to the host Arizona Cardinals. This yr’s different NFL video games overseas embrace another in London (Ravens vs. Titans) and two in Germany (Dolphins vs. Chiefs, Colts vs. Patriots).
2. NO CHRISTMAS GIFT
For people who needed a NFC Championship Recreation rematch for Christmas … you’re not getting it.
The 49ers will play on the Eagles on one other day, and we'll know for positive when by tomorrow night time. The Eagles will host the Giants on Monday night time, Dec. 25.
3. Teaching buddies
The Kyle Shanahan teaching tree gained’t see any video games in opposition to his former coordinators-turned-head coaches: Robert Saleh (Jets), Mike McDaniel (Dolphins), DeMeco Ryans (Texans).
4. Free agent cameos
Nearly each 49er who left in free company shouldn't be on the schedule: proper deal with Mike McGlinchey (Broncos); defensive backs Jimmie Ward (Texans), Emmanuel Moseley (Lions), and Tarvarius Moore (Packers); defensive linemen Samson Ebukam (Colts), Charles Omenihu (Chiefs) and Jordan Willis (Raiders); linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (Titans); offensive lineman Daniel Brunskill (Titans); tight finish Tyler Kroft (Dolphins), and, final however not least, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, whose Raiders will host the 49ers within the preseason for practices and a recreation. Solely defensive deal with Maurice Hurst (Browns) is on the schedule, and he performed in simply two video games in two 49ers seasons.
5. Perhaps subsequent yr
The schedule doesn't supply the Bears, Payments, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs, Colts, Dolphins, Falcons, Jets, Lions, Packers, Panthers, Patriots, Raiders, Saints, Texans, or Titans. At the least seven of these 17 groups are on subsequent yr’s slate.
The 2024 schedule for non-division video games: Dwelling – Bears, Lions, Patriots, Jets, NFC East TBD, AFC West TBD; Away – Payments, Dolphins, Packers, Vikings, NFC South TBD.
Talking of, the 49ers won't ring within the New Yr vs. the Bengals, who could also be on their house schedule however will play Dec. 31 in an AFC showdown on the Chiefs.
6. Mr. Rodgers
With Aaron Rodgers traded to the New York Jets, he gained’t face his greatest NFL nemesis. He owns a 6-3 regular-season file in opposition to the 49ers since 2009. What a couple of Tremendous Bowl reunion? Rodgers is 0-4 in postseasons in opposition to them.
Rodgers and the Jets will host the NFL’s first Black Friday recreation the day after Thanksgiving when the Dolphins go to.
7. First-year coaches
Ryans shouldn't be the one first-year head coach who will keep away from the 49ers. So will Frank Reich (Panthers), Sean Payton (Broncos) and Shane Steichen (Colts). The exception: Arizona’s Jonathan Gannon.
8. Finish of Wentz streak?
Every of the previous three seasons, the 49ers hosted quarterback Carson Wentz, albeit on a unique workforce every time: 2020 Eagles, 2021 Colts, 2022 Commanders. That final assembly is the one one the 49ers gained. Wentz is a free agent. Perhaps he’s trying on the 49ers’ schedule for potential employers.
9. Turf complaints
Three video games on synthetic (artificial) turf are three too many for many gamers, however that’s their fewest since Nick Bosa entered the NFL in 2019. This yr’s fake-turf fiascos might are available in Los Angeles, Seattle and Minnesota.