49ers News: Another Sunday without NFL football
The San Francisco 49ers are in the offseason as there is no NFL game scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 2026. The team is preparing for the upcoming season with adjustments to travel concerns and a favorable schedule outlook. Analysts project the 49ers as potential top contenders in the NFC based on their offseason moves.
- ▪The NFL addressed the 49ers' travel concerns to reduce player fatigue during the 2026 season.
- ▪Fox Sports predicts the 49ers will be the top seed in the NFC due to a weak schedule and strong free-agency additions.
- ▪The 49ers are scheduled for two Thursday games in 2026, though only one will involve playing on three days' rest.
- ▪John Lynch and team officials collaborated with the NFL on scheduling logistics.
- ▪Veteran receiver Mike Evans is among the key players added to the 49ers' roster in free agency.
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| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 09:03:00 +0000 |
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