The 49ers nearly won their first Super Bowl title in 25 years and the Raiders came close to returning to the playoffs. So it’s only natural to believe bigger and better things await both teams next season.
But it’s a wrong assumption, according to Pro Football Focus data scientist Eric Eager, who predicts disappointment and regression for the 49ers and Raiders in 2020.
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When NFL win totals were released last week for betting purposes, PFF’s expert identified the lines for the 49ers (10.5 wins) and Raiders (7 wins) as two of the four best values for bettors.