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San Francisco 49ers: Way Too Early Win-Loss Predictions for 2016 NFL Season

By Peter Panacy

Nov 27, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; General view of the line of scrimmage as San Francisco 49ers center Marcus Martin (66) snaps the ball to quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 19-3 in the Thanksgiving Day game.Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; General view of the line of scrimmage as San Francisco 49ers center Marcus Martin (66) snaps the ball to quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 19-3 in the Thanksgiving Day game.Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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The 49ers will play the Jets towards the end of the season. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-US PRESSWIRE
The 49ers will play the Jets towards the end of the season. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-US PRESSWIRE /

Week 14 vs. New York Jets

Much of this game will depend on what the New York Jets’ quarterbacking situation is. Will Ryan Fitzpatrick be back?

If so, the Niners’ chances of coming away with a victory here seem grim. That may be the case anyway with the Jets coming off an impressive 10-6 season last year. In spite of their problems at the quarterback position, New York is trending upwards and should be in line for a solid year.

Pro Bowl defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson could end up wanting to play for the 49ers, as was noted by Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee (h/t Niners Nation), but he’ll likely be tearing up San Francisco’s offensive line in this particular contest.

Little more needs to be said about the 49ers’ O-line problems. This unit could be better in 2016, but stopping Wilkerson is one of the more extreme tasks San Francisco will face.

The Jets win this one pretty easily.

Prediction: Loss

Next: Week 15 vs. Jets