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Football fans are ripping on the NFL after completely screwing the San Francisco 49ers, hours after their thrilling comeback win over the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card Round.
Despite losing All-Pro tight end George Kittle for the season with a torn Achilles, the banged-up San Francisco 49ers gutted out a 23-19 victory over the defending Super Bowl champions. The 49ers will now travel to Emerald City to take on the archrival and top-seeded Seattle Seahawks.
Sunday’s action ended with the New England Patriots defeating the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card Round. After that game, the NFL announced the Divisional Round schedule (times to be announced).
Interestingly, the NFL has scheduled the Seattle Seahawks-San Francisco 49ers game for Saturday. That means a short week for the 49ers. The Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams each get an additional day off, having played on Saturday.
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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 12, 2026
Fans called out the NFL for screwing over the San Francisco 49ers with its Divisional Round schedule decision.
“It’s dumb. Both teams played Saturday, so Saturday would make sense,” a fan said.
It's dumb. Both teams played Saturday, so Saturday would make sense. And 49ers getting screwed against Seattle on a short week.
— Miguel (@AKbear4life) January 12, 2026
“wtf is this schedule. It’s not difficult to give all the teams equal amount of rest,” a user said.
49ers and the Bills getting absolutely screwed in the playoffs. How do those 2 teams get a short week and the teams that won on Saturday get an extra day of rest? wtf is this schedule. It’s not difficult to give all the teams equal amount of rest.
— Mitch (@JustCover1029) January 12, 2026
“49ers getting screwed on the NFL playoff schedule Seahawks coming off a bye while Niners draw a short week of rest playing Saturday with just 5 days off,” a fan remarked.
49ers getting screwed on the NFL playoff schedule
Seahawks coming off a bye while Niners draw a short week of rest playing Saturday with just 5 days off
— News Punk (@tokertim) January 12, 2026
“49ers are getting screwed and I’m not a 49ers fan LOL,” another said.
49ers are getting screwed and I'm not a 49ers fan LOL https://t.co/mkfnIgA1A2
— The Man Who Laughs Last (@tmwholaughslast) January 12, 2026
“Bills and 49ers both get screwed with short weeks while facing teams coming off byes. I get it’s all about ratings but sucks all the same for them,” a user added.
Bills and 49ers both get screwed with short weeks while facing teams coming off byes. I get it’s all about ratings but sucks all the same for them.
— Steve Troffkin (@FAMECoachT) January 12, 2026
“Insane rest advantage for Seattle. Why would Bears/Rams not be on Saturday ☠️,” a fan stated.
Insane rest advantage for Seattle. Why would Bears/Rams not...
