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The NFL confirmed all but two of the San Francisco 49ers 2016 opponents. It's early, but still interesting.

NFL confirms 49ers' 2016 opponents

We haven't even started the 2015 season, but we have an early idea about most of the 49ers opponents for the 2016 season.
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This Harvard study is not high on the San Francisco 49ers in 2015. It raises interesting points, but has its flaws.

49ers Have 10% Chance of Making Playoffs

A member of the Harvard Sports Analysis Collective has released the results of its predictive model for likelihood of making the playoffs. The study can be found here. The method involves looking...
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Will Torrey Smith be the consistent deep threat the San Francisco 49ers have lacked for some time now?

49ers roster breakdowns, 90-in-90: Torrey Smith

Breaking down the 90 players on the 49ers offseason roster in 90 posts (over 90 or so days). Today we focus on wide receiver Torrey Smith.
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This look at 3 years of QB metrics shows great things for Colin Kaepernick compared to the great QBs in the NFL!

Three Years of Passing Metrics -- where do the Quarterbacks rank?

There have been quite a few stories on where the various quarterbacks rank in the NFL, based on pundit opinions, coaches' opinions, etc. However, what we haven't really seen is a data-driven look...
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It's hard to tell what exactly this San Francisco 49ers defense will do in 2015 given all the turnover.

Uncertainty defines 49ers defense entering 2015

The San Francisco 49ers face significant turnover on the defensive side of the ball. This raises numerous questions about the group. This is an excerpt from the 2015 49ers Almanac 2015.
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