Home-field advantage in the NFL is paramount. Playing in front of your home crowd can lift teams attempting to overcome a deficit or cause an avalanche for opposing teams as they get behind. The Seahawks held a significant home-field advantage for years, playing at Arrowhead against the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes, which is as tough as it comes. Players visiting Denver often have difficulty adjusting to the high altitude.
But what about the advantage for the 49ers at Lev’s Stadium? Pro Football Focus conducted a study on home teams and their advantage, but found that since 2020, teams have been losing more at home during the regular season.