The San Francisco 49ers secured the NFC's No. 1 seed with a 27-10 win against the Washington Commanders. They also received help from the Arizona Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys, who won their games to solidify the top seed for the 49ers. This gives the 49ers a bye for the wild-card weekend and the opportunity to rest injured players like running back Christian McCaffrey.

• The San Francisco 49ers clinched the NFC's No. 1 seed with a win against the Washington Commanders.
• The Arizona Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys winning their games helped the 49ers secure the top seed.
• The 49ers will have a bye for the wild-card weekend and the opportunity to rest injured players.
• Running back Christian McCaffrey left the game against the Commanders with a right calf injury and did not return.