The San Francisco 49ers have become a favorite for primetime games, playing in a whopping 25 since 2020. The Niners played in six primetime games last season, but that team was coming fresh off a Super Bowl appearance. The 2025 49ers, however, will be a team coming off a disappointing six-win campaign, which could affect the number of primetime slots in 2025.
The 2024 season was often compared to the 2020 season, with both following a Super Bowl appearance with six wins. The dismaying 2020 season didn’t hurt the 49ers’ primetime schedule in 2021, with San Francisco appointed five primetime games.