How might expanded NFL playoffs help 49ers’ encore?
Mar 31, 2020 at 12:00 PM
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The NFL has expanded its playoffs from 12 to 14 teams for the coming season, and the 49ers have more need than ever to repeat as the NFC's top seed.
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