Todd Fritz· Aug 28, 2025
Fritz picks the 49ers as his boom-or-bust team, saying they could be much better or terrible, and doubts the Patriots will go far.
“I'm gonna go with Marvin's forty nine ers. I don't know what to make of them.”
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- Surprise Team CallsSan Francisco 49ersAug 28, 2025
San Francisco 49ers to beat expectations
“I initially thought the Patriots, but I don't think they're gonna get that far. I'm gonna go with Marvin's forty nine ers.”
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