SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- With rookie quarterback Trey Lance in his second career start, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Houston Texans 23-7 Sunday afternoon at Levi's Stadium.
The 49ers move to 9-7 and currently sit at sixth in the NFC playoff standings.
However, with the Vikings' loss to the Packers, the Eagles (9-7) clinched a playoff spot and hold the seventh and final playoff spot because the 49ers own the tiebreaker -- thanks to a Week 2 win in Philadelphia.
(49ers have not clinched because the 8-8 Saints own the tiebreaker with a better record against division opponents.)
With one game to go, here's a breakdown of how the red and gold can make the playoffs.
Scenario 1: 49ers defeat the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18
This is a simple one: win and you're in -- clinching the sixth seed in the NFC.
San Francisco won its last five games against the Rams.
However, the Rams (12-4), playing to secure the No. 2 seed, have plenty to play for. They'll also look to break their losing streak against a divisional rival.
With the status of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo uncertain, it won't be an easy task.
If the 49ers pull off the road win, they are ensured a playoff spot.
Kickoff is scheduled for 1:25 p.m. at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Scenario 2: 49ers lose to Rams AND Falcons defeat Saints
Even with a loss in the regular-season finale, the 49ers can still make the playoffs.
But their fate would be in the hands of the Atlanta Falcons winning a home game against New Orleans.
The Falcons (7-9) have nothing to play for while the Saints are fighting for their playoff spot.
If the Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys (11-5), Philadelphia moves to 10-7 and the sixth seed while the 49ers would be 9-8 as the seventh seed.
If Dallas wins, the Eagles (9-8) would be the seventh seed because San Francisco would own the head-to-head tiebreaker.
How 49ers miss the playoffs
Long story short, the 49ers should treat the Rams game as a must-win. Win and they're in.
The way the 49ers miss the playoffs is by losing to the Rams AND the Saints beat the Falcons.
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