49ers: Way Too Early Look at Win-Loss Predictions for 2016

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

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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Jan 20, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) carries the ball and tries to escape the tackle by Atlanta Falcons strong safety William Moore (25) during the fourth quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports /

Week 15 at Atlanta Falcons

The 49ers pulled off a win over the Atlanta Falcons last season — a game in which the Niners defense held then-leading rusher Devonta Freeman to just 12 yards on 12 carries.

Atlanta had been riding a hot streak for the first half of the season in 2015 but fell off to an 8-8 record and disappointing finish.

Still, quarterback Matt Ryan is more than capable of picking apart a young and developing Niner secondary. And pressure from 49ers pass-rushers may not be totally effective. The Falcons only allowed 30 sacks last year — a far cry from the 53 allowed by the 49ers.

If the 49ers were playing this game at home, it’s possible they’d have a chance. But this road contest doesn’t favor San Francisco at all.

Prediction: Loss

Next: Week 16 @ Rams