Slow starts and fast finishes have defined the last two seasons for the 49ers. They struggled out of the gate more in 2021 than they did in 2022, but part of the reason they continue finding their way into deep playoff runs is their ability to play their best football down the stretch. There’s something to be said for not bumbling into the postseason.
Even last year the 49ers clinched the NFC West in Week 15, but continued stacking wins to finish the regular season.
