AI makes game-by-game predictions for the San Francisco 49ers 2025 season
We're going to wait to make our official predictions because there are a ton of things that still need to sort themselves out with the San Francisco 49ers and around the NFL. So much can change with one injury or one trade in the preseason.
That didn't stop us from turning to artificial intelligence and ChatGPT to get its thoughts on how the 49ers' season will go. We asked ChatGPT to predict how each game would go for San Francisco this season. It provided some good (and some not-so-good) analysis, but it does have a sunny outlook for the 49ers this year.
Here are ChatGPT's predictions and breakdowns for each game on the 49ers' schedule, along with our thoughts on the A.I. analysis:
Week 1 at Seattle Seahawks
Prediction: Loss
A.I. breakdown: Lumen Field is still one of the loudest barns in the league, and the Hawks' offense is humming with Geno back and a healthier line. First game of the season + divisional road game = tough L.
Our thoughts: Geno is not back. Not even a little bit.
Predicted record: 0-1
Week 2 at New Orleans Saints
Prediction: Win
A.I. breakdown: Derek Carr is hanging on by a thread. Niners defense should feast on a predictable Saints offense. Close, ugly game, but SF gets it done with a few turnovers and ground game domination.
Our thoughts: ChatGPT, we have some terrible news about the thread Carr is hanging on by.
Predicted record: 1-1
Week 3 vs. Arizona Cardinals
Prediction: Win
A.I. breakdown: Revenge game. Niners got embarrassed last year by Arizona twice, and they're gonna be (mad). Expect pressure on Kyler, who still struggles when the pocket collapses. The home crowd helps seal it.
Our thoughts: Love a Week 3 revenge game. The key to pressuring Kyler is making sure he doesn't get outside the pocket, and making sure he's not finding wide open receivers behind broken coverage.
Predicted record: 2-1
Week 4 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Prediction: Loss
A.I. breakdown: This is a letdown spot. Jags have weapons everywhere and Ridley 2.0 is looking like the real deal. Trevor Lawrence goes toe-to-toe with Purdy and pulls off a late 4th quarter dagger
Our thoughts: Calvin Ridley hasn't played for the Jaguars since 2023. Did it mean Brian Thomas is Ridley 2.0?
Predicted record: 2-2
Week 5 at Los Angeles Rams (TNF)
Prediction: Loss
A.I. breakdown: Short week, cross-stat travel, Sean McVay brain magic. Rams just added another WR weapon for Stafford, and this offense will be too much for a 49ers secondary still figuring itself out.
Our thoughts: Don't hate the analysis, but "Sean McVay brain magic" is crazy.
Predicted record: 2-3
Week 6 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Prediction: Win
A.I. breakdown: Tampa's defense is aging, and Baker's due for a classic 3-pick meltdown. Niners run game eats clock, and this feels like a grind-it-out 23-13 type of W.
Our thoughts: Baker Mayfield has thrown three or more interceptions in a game twice since 2020. 49ers-Bucs games do always seem to be a slog, though.
Predicted record: 3-3
Week 7 vs. Atlanta Falcons (SNF)
Prediction: Win
A.I. breakdown: Atlanta's secondary is nasty, but the 49ers will lean on quick passes and Kittle in space. Drake London and Bijan might pop, but Niners at home are too steady.
Our thoughts: "49ers will lean on quick passes and Kittle in space" works for every single game.
Predicted record: 4-3
Week 8 at Houston Texans
Prediction: Loss
A.I. breakdown: Stroud is HIM. If SF can't pressure him, he'll pick them apart like he did in the playoffs. This is one of those games that reveals how far SF still needs to go.
Our thoughts: *In the most Jim Mora Sr. voice you have ever heard in your life* PLAYOFFS?!
Predicted record: 4-4
Week 9 at New York Giants
Prediction: Win
A.I. breakdown: New York is rebuilding, and Daniel Jones might be benched by now. Niners defense goes off. Easy win.
Our thoughts: "Daniel Jones might be benched by now" isn't necessarily wrong. He'll just be benched in Indianapolis.
Predicted record: 5-4
Week 10 vs. Los Angeles Rams
Prediction: Win
A.I. breakdown: Split the series. This is the "get right" game for SF after a rocky middle stretch. Big day for the defense forcing Stafford into mistakes.
Our thoughts: A "get right" game after winning three-of-four is hilarious.
Predicted record: 6-4
Week 11 at Arizona Cardinals
Prediction: Loss
A.I. breakdown: Cards are scrappy, and Kyler goes full chaos mode at home. He's good for one "WTF how did he do that" game a season. This is it.
Our thoughts: Hard to argue with that, to be honest.
Predicted record: 6-5
Week 12 vs. Carolina Panthers (MNF)
Prediction: Win
A.I. breakdown: Panthers are still building. Bryce Young's size is an issue vs a physical D-line like SF's. Should be a two-plus turnover game for the defense.
Our thoughts: Love the idea that Young's size is specifically only a real problem against the 49ers DL.
Predicted record: 7-5
Week 13 at Cleveland Browns
Prediction: Win
A.I. breakdown: Cleveland is a hot mess and likely on backup QB duty. Niners front seven bullies them all game.
Our thoughts: Even artificial intelligence knows the Browns are the Browns.
Predicted record: 8-5
Week 15 vs. Tennessee Titans
Prediction: Win
A.I. breakdown: Tennessee will be mailing it in by now. Rookie QB Cam Ward gets fed to the wolves. Expect some creative blitz packages and a comfortable dub.
Our thoughts: If the 49ers are breaking out blitz packages, it's not likely to be against Tennessee.
Predicted record: 9-5
Week 16 at Indianapolis Colts (MNF)
Prediction: Loss
A.I. breakdown: Trap game after a few wins. Richardson's legs make just enough of a difference, and Niners look sluggish out of the dome. Loss stings.
Our thoughts: Out of the dome? Daniel Jones did get benched, though!
Predicted record: 9-6
Week 17 vs. Chicago Bears (SNF)
Prediction: Win
A.I. breakdown: This might be Caleb Williams' coronation game -- but the Niners ruin it. They pressure him all night, rattle him early, and ride the crowd to a statement win.
Our thoughts: It is hard to imagine the 49ers steamrolling Chicago like they did last season in a 38-13 Week 14 win.
Predicted record: 10-6
Week 18 vs. Seattle Seahawks
Prediction: Win
A.I. breakdown: Full circle. Playoff spot on the line. Niners pull out all the stops at Levi's, defense clamps up, and McCaffrey goes for 100+ yards to lock it up.
Our thoughts: Beating Seattle at home to clinch a playoff berth would be an all-time Levi's Stadium moment.
Predicted record: 11-6
Playoff outlook
A.I. breakdown: If they go 10-7 in the NFC, they're in the Wild Card for sure. Probably 6th seed, with potential to go on a run depending on health and defensive consistency.
Our thoughts: ChatGPT can't do math, but 11-6 should certainly secure a wild card spot, and if the 49ers are playing well going into January we've seen how dangerous Kyle Shanahan's teams can be.
This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: San Francisco 49ers schedule: AI predictions for each game in 2025
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
27 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Falcons sign RT Kaleb McGary to two-year, $30 million extension
According to a report from NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Atlanta Falcons are signing right tackle Kaleb McGary to a two-year, $30 million extension. McGary was entering the final year of his contract. The extension now keeps him in Atlanta through the 2027 season. The Falcons selected McGary in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft out of Washington. After getting off to a slow start his rookie year, McGary has developed nicely over the last five seasons. The 30-year-old is a dominant run blocker and has improved in pass protection. McGary's pass protection will be especially important now that the team has a left-handed quarterback in Michael Penix Jr. starting under center. It will be interesting to see how much cap space the Falcons may have cleared by extending McGary. Over the Cap listed the team with just under $5 million available prior to this signing. UPDATE: Falcons announce McGary's extension The Falcons officially announced McGary's signing shortly after Schultz reported it. With over 25 players set to hit free agency in 2026, the team made a wise move by locking up a key starter for two more seasons. Atlanta returned to practice on Monday. Rookies Jalon Walker and Xavier Watts were both out there after being restricted to individual drills over the late few practices. Head coach Raheem Morris said wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder) will be out for a few more weeks. This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Atlanta Falcons: Kaleb McGary signing 2-year, $30 million extension
Yahoo
27 minutes ago
- Yahoo
BYU looking to fill unexpected hole at quarterback after Jake Retzlaff's offseason departure
PROVO, Utah (AP) — BYU is unexpectedly searching for a new starting quarterback while trying to contend for a Big 12 title again this season. Jake Retzlaff led the Cougars to an 11-2 record and an Alamo Bowl victory over Colorado a year ago while throwing for 2,947 yards and 20 touchdowns. With Retzlaff returning for his senior season, BYU was optimistic about building on that success in 2025. But he left the program in July. Retzlaff was named as a defendant in a since-dismissed civil lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault. He acknowledged what he described as a consensual sexual relationship in his defense. Following the lawsuit's dismissal, Retzlaff transferred to Tulane rather than face a potential suspension for violating a requirement in BYU's honor code asking students to abstain from premarital sex. His departure left a major hole in BYU's offense heading into fall camp. Three quarterbacks — McCae Hillstead, Treyson Bourguet, and Bear Bachmeier — have emerged as serious candidates to be the new signal caller. 'Luckily this staff has been through quarterback competitions many times before,' BYU coach Kalani Sitake said. 'The goal is to try to get these guys in situations where we can play football and see how they can function.' Hillstead and Bourguet have already spent a year in the program. Both players were buried on the depth chart behind Retzlaff and backup QB Gerry Bohanon after transferring into BYU last season. Each quarterback came to Provo with starting experience at their previous schools. Hillstead appeared in eight games, starting four, as a true freshman in 2023. He threw for 1,062 yards and 11 touchdowns while completing 59.5% of his passes. During his lone season with the Aggies, Hillstead set Utah State's freshman single-game passing record. He tallied 399 yards and four touchdowns on 25-of-47 passing in a 45-38 loss to James Madison. Hillstead is listed at 5-foot-10 and struggled to stay healthy at Utah State. But he's confident that his familiarity with the BYU playbook and his experience with the Aggies will help him overcome any perceived disadvantage with his height and smaller frame. 'You can't try to be anybody else other than yourself,' Hillstead said. 'Put that all on tape. Be your best self and try to go get it.' Bourguet played in 10 games over two seasons at Western Michigan before transferring to BYU in 2024. He threw for 1,314 yards and six touchdowns while completing 52.4% of his passes. The 6-foot-2 junior is feeling confident after having continuity for the first time in his football career. Bourguet had to adapt to new coaches and new offensive systems in all four years of high school football and both seasons at Western Michigan. 'This is most confident and comfortable I've been in a system my whole career,' Bourguet said. Bachmeier did not play a snap for Stanford, transferring from the Cardinal to the Cougars after spring practices. The 6-foot-2 true freshman is trying to follow in the footsteps of his older brother, Hank, who won the starting job as a freshman at Boise State. Hank Bachmeier eventually made 48 career starts in stints at Boise State, Louisiana Tech, and Wake Forest, tallying 11,256 yards and 67 touchdowns over six seasons. The younger Bachmeier looks at his older brother as his primary mentor as he tries to make his own mark. 'He's obviously played a lot of ball, he's got a lot of experience,' Bachmeier said. 'So I'm just trying to be a sponge with him. Obviously, he's passing down a lot of knowledge to me and I'm trying to soak it up as much as I can.' Sitake and offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick split first-teams reps evenly between Hillstead, Bachmeier, and Bourguet in the first fall practice. Their preference is to name a starter quickly, but they also don't want to rush their evaluation period ahead of the season opener at home against Portland State on August 30th. 'I know that we can wait until the first game, but we'd like to get it sorted out as soon as we can,' Sitake said. 'You can't really put a deadline to it. It's not like we have to have this much done in day one, day two, or day three. I just like to see them go with the flow of the offense.' ___ AP college football: and
Yahoo
27 minutes ago
- Yahoo
8 Navy All-Americans Named to Maxwell Award Watch List
The Maxwell Football Club released the watchlist for the annual Maxwell Award, presented annually to the outstanding player in college football. 8 former Navy All-Americans were named to the watch list. QB Drew Allar (Penn State) RB Nate Frazier (Georgia) RB Nicholas Singleton (Penn State) RB Justice Haynes (Michigan) WR Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State) QB Cade Klubnik (Clemson) QB Demond Williams Jr. (Washington) QB Eli Holstein (Pittsburgh) Only 100 football players receive the honor of wearing the Navy All-American Bowl jersey each year. The 2026 Navy All-American Bowl from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, will be presented live on NBC and Peacock. About the All-American Bowl As an NBC Sports-owned property, the All-American Bowl is part of a marquee lineup of elite events that includes the Olympics and Paralympics, the Premier League, and primetime's #1 show for an unprecedented 13 consecutive years: Sunday Night Football. The All-American Bowl is annually the most-watched, most-talked about, and most-prestigious high school all-star event with more than four million unique television viewers and more than 25,000 fans in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled, as it features: 631 draft picks; 103 Super Bowl champions; 274 Pro Bowl selections; and 18 Heisman finalists. For more information, visit or follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).
