5 Teams the San Francisco 49ers Should Hope to Avoid in the Playoffs

Admit it—even the rough-and-tough, blue-collar San Francisco 49ers can hope to avoid certain teams in the playoffs.

Can they—yes. Should they?

Well, that’s an affirmative too.

Despite their fundamental gridiron toughness and Super Bowl pedigree, the Jim Harbaugh-led 49ers do not necessarily inspire the same intimidation they once did.

The Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints took on the Red and Gold onslaught this year and survived.

The Seattle Seahawks, meanwhile, have no qualms about their beliefs o...

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