"The team did not get everything it wanted, but the league was comfortable with the outcome."
NFL Addresses 49ers' 2026 Travel Concerns
Jeff North, an NFL spokesman, confirmed that the league has acknowledged the San Francisco 49ers' travel concerns for the 2026 season. Team representatives, including head coach Kyle Shanahan, general manager John Lynch, and team president Al Guido, held discussions with league officials regarding the scheduling.
North noted that while the 49ers did not receive all of their requested accommodations, the NFL is ultimately comfortable with the final outcome of the scheduling process.
Fox Sports Predicts 49ers as NFC's Top Team
In a separate development, Fox Sports' Henry McKenna has projected the 49ers as the top team in the NFC for the 2026 season. McKenna's prediction is fueled by a combination of a relatively weak schedule and a robust free-agency class, most notably the acquisition of wide receiver Mike Evans.
Despite the optimistic forecast, McKenna cautioned that the NFC West remains highly competitive, with the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks expected to pose significant challenges.