Game Preview San Francisco 49ers @ Tennessee Titans
The San Francisco 49ers travel east for a cross-conference matchup against the Tennessee Titans on December 14, 2025. San Francisco enters the game as one of the NFC’s top contenders, while Tennessee is attempting to close out a rebuilding season on a high note. While playoff implications may be lopsided, this game still carries betting value, especially as the 49ers manage health and travel fatigue late in the season.
The 49ers continue to dominate with a balanced offense and the league’s most efficient defense, while Tennessee’s offense has struggled behind an unstable quarterback situation and poor pass protection. San Francisco has been profitable against the spread all season, particularly against teams with losing records.
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Odds and Key Information
The 49ers opened as 6.5-point road favorites, with the total at 41.5. The spread has seen slight movement due to early week sharp action, while the total reflects low expectations for Tennessee’s offense against San Francisco’s elite defense. The public continues to support San Francisco heavily, with over 70% of bets leaning toward the road favorite.
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San Francisco 49ers Outlook
The San Francisco 49ers continue to operate like a well-oiled machine. Brock Purdy has elevated his efficiency, and the offense thrives on the versatility of Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel. The 49ers lead the league in yards after contact and have the NFL’s best point differential over the past six weeks.
On the defensive side, San Francisco remains dominant. Their pass rush ranks top five in sacks, and they’ve allowed just two rushing touchdowns since Week 8. With Nick Bosa anchoring the line and Fred Warner quarterbacking the middle, San Francisco rarely gives up chunk plays or allows sustained drives.
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Tennessee Titans Outlook
The Tennessee Titans are clearly in the midst of a transition. They’ve rotated through quarterbacks, battled offensive line injuries, and continue to rank in the bottom five in total yards per game. Despite the struggles, the Titans still play physical football and occasionally surprise teams with their ability to generate takeaways and control the clock through Derrick Henry.
However, Henry is averaging fewer yards per carry than in any other season of his career, and opposing defenses are stacking the box without fear of getting beat over the top. The Titans will need to win the turnover battle and convert red zone opportunities into touchdowns if they’re going to stay competitive.
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Key Matchup
This game boils down to whether Tennessee can run the ball effectively. The 49ers are allowing just 3.7 yards per carry and have held elite runners in check. If Henry gets bottled up, the Titans have little chance of keeping pace with San Francisco’s multidimensional offense.
On offense, San Francisco will look to attack Tennessee’s secondary, which ranks in the bottom third in completion percentage allowed. Expect Purdy to work short-to-intermediate routes to move the chains and open up the playbook for explosive gains.
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Betting Trends
San Francisco is 8-2 against the spread in its last 10 games as a favorite and 5-1 ATS on the road this season. Tennessee is just 2-5 ATS in its last seven games overall and has failed to cover in three straight home contests. The under is 6-2 in Titans’ home games this season, largely due to scoring inefficiency and clock-heavy game scripts.
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Prediction
San Francisco’s elite efficiency, depth, and discipline give them an overwhelming advantage in this matchup. While the Titans have pride on the line, they lack the weapons to threaten a 49ers team in full playoff push mode. Expect a methodical San Francisco victory with strong defensive control throughout.
Final prediction: 49ers 27, Titans 13
Spread Pick: 49ers -6.5
Total Lean: Under 41.5
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