49ers Need a HOT START in 2026, "Winkstradamus" Makes Season Predictions

San Francisco 49ers aim for a 12 wins as Nick Winkler unleashes his "Winkstradamus" predictions. Can Brock Purdy, Mike Evans, and Nick Bosa jumpstart the campaign with a fresh, healthy roster—despite a tough schedule and sneaky trap games? The episode breaks down every 2026 regular season matchup, weighing the impact of early division clashes, international travel, and key veterans’ health.Eric Crocker and Nicholas Winkler assess crucial showdowns against rivals like the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks, highlight potential pitfalls against the Atlanta Falcons and Las Vegas Raiders, and debate whether Kyle Shanahan’s game-planning will compensate for suspect secondary depth. The hosts question if the 49ers can outlast Sam Darnold’s revamped Rams and Dak Prescott’s Dallas Cowboys, all while navigating injury risks and postseason ambitions. Will 12 wins be enough to secure the NFC West crown?San Francisco 49ers fans are treated to daily news and analysis with Locked On 49ers, hosted by football analyst Brian Peacock and former NFL/AFL cornerback Eric Crocker.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-49ers/Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl/Follow Brian Peacock and Eric Crocker on Twitter, where they’ll be sharing the latest news about the Niners and talking with fans. Twitter: twitter.com/BDPeacock, twitter.com/eric_crockerSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!HomeChef For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners FIFTY PERCENT OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to http://HomeChef.com/LOCKEDONNFL.Quo Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/LOCKEDONNFL.Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.PrizePicks Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFL and use code LOCKEDONNFL and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.Gusto Try Gusto today at http://gusto.com/LOCKEDONNFL, and get three months free when you run your first payroll.KALSHI For a limited time,Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10.Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuel Get three hundred fifty dollars in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.