Pros and Cons to each potential 49ers’ Wild Card matchup

Based on Week 18 results, the San Francisco 49ers have a few options right now going into the postseason as far as seeding. They currently sit at the No. 2 seed, but could potentially move up or down, with the lowest they could end up being the No. 3 seed.

For the 49ers to finish in the No. 3 seed they would have to lose to the Arizona Cardinals and the Minnesota Vikings would need to win or tie with the Chicago Bears. Additionally, if the 49ers tie and the Vikings win that would drop them to No. 3 as well.

For the 49ers to move into the No. 1 seed, they would have to win their game and hope that the Philadelphia Eagles also lose to the New York Giants.

Finally for the team to maintain the No. 2, they can do so with any of the following outcomes happening. Either they win their game, or the Vikings lose, or both the 49ers and Vikings tie in their games.

Having said all that it seems most likely that the 49ers finish with the No. 2 seed. They are heavy favorites against the Cardinals who will be starting David Blough at quarterback and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is out. A win seems imminent.

The Eagles are also heavily favored in their matchup against the Giants.

If the 49ers finish with the No. 2 seed they would host the No. 7 seed in the Wild Card round. Let’s take a look at their three possible opponents for that round, and the pros and cons of each matchup.