49ers Can Still WIN THE WEST // Not "Realistic" for Brandon Aiyuk to Return

<p>San Francisco 49ers surge into the bye week with renewed playoff hopes and a shot at the NFC West crown. Are Brock Purdy, Brandon Aiyuk, and Kyle Shanahan poised to lead the Niners back to February football? Brian Peacock and Eric Crocker weigh the odds and break down key conference tiebreakers, division standings, and whether the 49ers should raise their expectations for a deeper postseason run.</p><p> </p><p>Key topics include injury updates on Brandon Aiyuk’s contract standoff, critical upcoming matchups against the Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis Colts, and Seattle Seahawks, and the impact of tiebreaker scenarios on playoff seeding. Special guest Nick Winkler brings insider perspective on NFC contenders and the evolving identity of this 49ers squad. Can San Francisco capitalize on a wide-open NFC and turn a season of adversity into another Super Bowl appearance?</p><p> </p><p>San Francisco 49ers fans are treated to daily news and analysis with Locked On 49ers, hosted by football ...