The 49ers’ 2024 season is over after they lost Sunday to the Cardinals in Arizona. There is a lot of work ahead in the offseason if they want to return to the playoffs after an underwhelming NFC title defense this season, going 6-11 and finishing last in the NFC West.

The San Francisco 49ers missed the playoffs entirely after making it to the Super Bowl last season. They will have some big questions to answer this offseason as they turn their attention to free agency and the NFL Draft.

The San Francisco 49ers' 2024 season came to an end in a fashion in keeping with a miserable campaign as they suffered defeat to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 18. San Francisco went down in a contest that saw the 49ers give away three turnovers,

The NFL unveiled its schedule for Week 18 on Sunday night after the Commanders beat the Falcons on Sunday Night Football, clinching a playoff spot. Two games — all between AFC North teams — will be played on Saturday, and the remaining 14 games will be Sunday.

The Arizona Cardinals concluded their NFL regular season schedule with a decisive 47-24 victory over the San Francisco 49ers Sunday at State Farm Stadium.