The majority of 49ers fans believe John Lynch’s job should be safe if the team misses the playoffs

In our weekly FanDuel Sportsbook survey, we asked San Francisco 49ers fans whether the team should part ways with John Lynch if the team misses the playoffs in 2026.

The 49ers would likely need to suffer multiple injuries at critical positions once again to miss the playoffs. Depending on where you look, the Niners are projected to finish anywhere between the top three and the top five teams in the NFC. The expectation is for them to make the postseason.

Even if there were injuries, disappointments, or shortcomings of some sort, 49ers fans are still willing to give general manager John Lynch grace if the team doesn’t make the playoffs in 2026.

That makes it seem like the question was silly and should’ve never been posed. The 49ers have been one of the most successful franchises this decade. They’ve made the playoffs multiple times, including appearances in the NFC Championship and Super Bowl.

For as much flak as the organization has received for some of their top draft picks not panning out, not enough credit has been given for the team’s willingness to move on when they’ve realized they’ve made a mistake.

You also can’t help but applaud their aggressiveness. From trading up or down in the draft, moving draft picks for established veterans, or taking swings in free agency, John Lynch and the 49ers front office have put this team in a position to compete at a high level.