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The 49ers’ consecutive wins in Weeks 10 and 11 have ratcheted up the importance of their Week 12 showdown with the Vikings. Both teams are 5-5 and battling for spots in the back end of the NFC playoff race.
With a playoff chase heating up, it becomes important to also do some scoreboard watching. The 49ers still control their own destiny despite their slow start, but their margin for error could stretch significantly if they get some help from the rest of the schedule.
Let’s look at the Week 12 slate and which games matter for San Francisco in their pursuit off a playoff berth: