Brock Purdy may have scored five TDs and the offense may have piled up 496 yards. But it was San Francisco's defense that came up biggest.

According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, there are three different ways that the 49ers can clinch the playoffs in Week 16. There are two simple scenarios, and one other stunning one that is nearly impossible. But, as things stand, the 49ers are a likely playoff team.

With Week 16 in the books, a bit more clarity has been brought to the 2026 NFL Playoff picture. The bracket is far from set, however, even with 14 teams officially eliminated from contention with two games left to play.

Brock Purdy hit Jauan Jennings with the winning TD pass and the 49ers held on in a game that featured 936 total yards and 10 offensive TDs.

Ricky Pearsall had his best game since September but limped off the field after making an impressive third-down conversion with 4:42 remaining.

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