Almost every NFL season a team coming off a horrid season turns it around to win their division. Generally, that conversation focuses on teams that finished in last place.
The San Francisco 49ers managed to pull off the unique feet of finishing with the second-worst record in the league, while also holding the second-worst record in their division.
In reality, the 49ers should be looked at as a last-place team. They finished the 2018 season with a 4-12 record and questions surrounding a large part of their roster remain.
Entering Kyle Shanahan‘s third season as head coach, the pressure is mounting to have sustained success.