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San Francisco 49ers: Why a fast start is mandatory to make playoffs in 2018

By Jeremy Wohlfart

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 08: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring a game tying touchdown in the fourth quarter during the game between the Indianapolis Colts and the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 8, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 08: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring a game tying touchdown in the fourth quarter during the game between the Indianapolis Colts and the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 8, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 03: Trent Taylor #81 of the San Francisco 49ers tries to hold off Eddie Jackson #39 of the Chicago Bears on a 39 yard first down run after a catch at Soldier Field on December 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The 49ers defeated the Bears 15-14. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 03: Trent Taylor #81 of the San Francisco 49ers tries to hold off Eddie Jackson #39 of the Chicago Bears on a 39 yard first down run after a catch at Soldier Field on December 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The 49ers defeated the Bears 15-14. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

Conclusions

The schedule, it’s not an easy one:

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Week 1: @ Minnesota Vikings
Week 2: Detroit Lions
Week 3: @ Kansas City Chiefs
Week 4: @ Los Angeles Chargers
Week 5: Arizona Cardinals
Week 6: @ Green Bay Packers
Week 7: Los Angeles Rams
Week 8: @ Arizona Cardinals
Week 9: Oakland Raiders
Week 10: New York Giants
Week 12: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 13: @ Seattle Seahawks
Week 14: Denver Broncos
Week 15: Seattle Seahawks
Week 16: Chicago Bears
Week 17: @ Los Angeles Rams

The 49ers are a young team, and a lot of its players aren’t experienced with making a run at the playoffs. But the team has strong chemistry and a strong leader in Jimmy G.

Making that fast start in the first six games is so important, that it’s mandatory to be at the very least at .500 by the end of that stretch.

It’s a talented team, but there are a lot of talented teams out there. The offense and defense must both play hard, fast and passionate football to get the jump on their opponents.

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For the first time in a while, there’s optimism that the 49ers have a playoff team.

Now it’s time for the team to show it belongs.