How the 49ers were one of the luckiest teams ever last season
The San Francisco 49ers experienced an unusual advantage during the 2025 season, as opponents struggled significantly with field goal attempts. They allowed a conversion rate of just 66.7%, the worst in the NFL since 2002, while the league average was 86%. This phenomenon, attributed to a mix of luck and skill, contributed to the 49ers finishing the season with a 12-5 record.
- ▪Opponents converted only 66.7% of their field goal attempts against the 49ers, the lowest rate since 2002.
- ▪San Francisco's opponents missed 6.54 field goals over expected based on distance, the highest in the NFL.
- ▪Several kickers, including Jason Myers and Chad Ryland, had particularly poor performances against the 49ers.
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