Coming into 2021, the 49ers had lofty expectations for the season. The front office was able to re-sign most of the team’s key free agents, and it felt like momentum was building for another deep playoff run in the Bay Area.
Vegas Sportsbooks pegged the 49ers as one of the betting favorites to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl in Los Angeles, but the shine has quickly worn off after six weeks. San Francisco sits at 2-3, coming off three-straight losses against potential playoff contenders.
Jimmy Garoppolo has already missed a game, George Kittle’s on injured reserve, Raheem Mostert and Jason Verrett are done for the season, and this 49ers’ roster has more holes than many saw before the season began.