San Francisco 49ers: ESPN Power Rankings Set the Team Up to Shock the NFL

The San Francisco 49ers are not the worst team in the worst division in the NFL, but ESPN bloggers disagree. They have the 49ers ranked 26th in their preseason power rankings, and 49ers fans are undoubtedly outraged by being ranked a ridiculous five spots lower than the Cardinals, but it's actually beneficial to the team in the long run.

Look at how last year shook out after the 49ers were given such praise before the season started.

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