The San Francisco 49ers control their own destiny, but here is their nightmare playoff scenario with 3 weeks left in the regular season.

The 49ers remain focused on the Colts as playoff stakes rise, with Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy preaching a week-to-week approach.

Entering the week the 49ers are 6-4 and on the outside looking in at a playoff spot. They're the No. 8 seed, just behind the Green Bay Packers (5-3-1) and Chicago Bears (6-3). That could all look much different after the next four games where the relative "ease" many assumed their schedule would have shines through.

Maurice Moton of Bleacher Report isn’t sold on the excellent offensive stretch from the 49ers, citing the opponents.

The 49ers' playoff picture has some options. But the 49ers' dream playoff scenario could include the 1 seed in the NFC.

What does the Seattle Seahawks' victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16 mean for the NFC West and wild-card standings? Find all the answers on the division race and playoff picture here.