Rich Eisen’s Best-Case Scenarios for the 49ers, Rams, Seahawks & Cardinals | The Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen previews the NFC West and lays out the best-case scenarios for the 49ers, Rams, Seahawks and Cardinals.
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[@CxDubxU]

NFC West has been, and is currently still, the toughest division in football since 2012

[@morganmiskell2334]

AFC North clears

[@CxDubxU]

@@morganmiskell2334 they were good for half a season last year. Then everyone but the Ravens fell off. It was cute tho

[@morganmiskell2334]

The entire division was above 500. The division consistently puts 3 above 500 teams out. It’s not close.

[@CxDubxU]

@@morganmiskell2334 and in the end, which division was represented in the super bowl? The NFC West has been in 7 of the last 12 super bowls, which means for over a decade, every 2 years we are in it. Talk about not even close compared to the rest of the league

[@MrZachary111]

NFC north will be tough

[@WeAreSC361]

Can’t wait for the season to start already! Go Rams!!! 💙🐏💛

[@babyfaceelijah7833]

Yessir

[@AbsolutFley]

I love how everyone always brings up how the cardinals finally gave Kyler a weapon like he didn't have DeAndre Hopkins a couple of years ago

[@ronniepettway1328]

AJ Green, Hollywood Brown, Fitz...but sure, blame Call of Duty.

[@theechoproject899]

They make excuses for Kyler, but Geno Smith having top ten levels of success with a bad o-line and defense 2 years in a row makes him the 4th best QB in the division?

[@robbinsinafghan]

And just how good was he when he had Hopkins oh that’s right MVP candidate

[@zipsterss]

@@robbinsinafghandeadass people forget that duo was lethal, could of have a deep playoff run w/o kylers injury and kliff’s minimal coaching

[@craigpridemore7566]

But back then, he wasn't all in on playing his best. He came back last year, looking like he WANTED to play ball. Just hope he keeps that attitude.

[@chrisj4391]

Cant wait to watch some football

[@justintime41776]

Whiners

[@samuelbigmacmcpherson4155]

I’m a diehard 49er fan, but shout out to Trey Benson with the Cardinals, my former teammate’s son. Greenville,MS representing 💪🏾

[@Paul-tp9yh]

Rich Eisen just has a great communication style, he just makes everything interesting somehow.

[@jeffbosworth8116]

Drey Greenlaw doen't suffer a non-contact injury

[@user-cc4tq7tj3w]

SB winner if not

[@admtahoe]

Dont forget all the calls the refs didn't make every Time Bosa was held or the PI's that weren't called....There is a video on youtube showing every call that was not made during the SB.. It's pretty lopsided. Bosa is held in every single game multiple times and it is rarely called.

[@codaboggs8430]

@@admtahoegotta get over it bud

[@brianmyers4444]

Yes he did…look at the video….he was jogging in from the sideline and wasn’t touched….dictionary definition of non contact injury….how do people not know that…smh….

[@jeffbosworth8116]

@@brianmyers4444 You misunderstand. I know that happened and personally think that is why KC won - they got lucky. I was saying that it not happening AGAIN was a best case scenario

[@IanSane]

This is a good division to start with for this segment because all four teams are pretty good. I can imagine any of the four making the playoffs. This segment will probably be harder for the NFC South.

[@ryanlinton2663]

Forgot to say thanks Rich, Chris ,TJ and everyone involved in this show! You guys and gals rock it and do an amazing job 👏!

[@gpmom1614]

Great job! Bein' the light!

[@hemifete00]

I like it positivity and sports media, who knew

[@Ishai1]

Rich such a pro with that transition between Arizona to Seattle. This division might be the easiest one where the best case scenarios aren't a stretch. There are some teams where the best case might be getting a top pick next year

[@craigpridemore7566]

and teams where their best case is 7-10 and honestly, with no disrespect intended, if the Panthers go 7-10 and Bryce looks good. Winning season.

[@nScxDoUgHbOi]

Thought the same thing

[@dudebro2292]

Stafford guides Rams to SB win against Chiefs.

[@erikyouare]

No look vs no look in the superbowl

[@samuelbigmacmcpherson4155]

April Fools has always passed

[@joecalcini420]

@@samuelbigmacmcpherson4155what?😂

[@samuelbigmacmcpherson4155]

@@joecalcini420 I’m confused 🤔

[@PhoenixRiseup577]

Safford vs Mahomes no no this isn't going to happen bud Goff did that before but not the super bowl

[@michaelcrowhorse-chavez6582]

Always a Great Segments .. Lets GOO HAAAAAWWWKSSSSS...😆💙💚💙💚💥💯🕳

[@CaseyMcGeorge]

Gruden won a Super Bowl in his first year in Tampa, not his second. Also was his second team as a coach, he was traded from the Raiders to Tampa…damn autocorrect

[@sekhemmontu7072]

Absolutely! People forget Dungy built that team and Gruden got credit for it.

[@moralester]

As a Rams fan, the Cardinals are honestly such a sleeper. They've been so bad for so long that people forget they have already shown what they're capable of when Kyler Murray is healthy. They have all the right pieces to be a very dangerous team.

[@stevencochell4295]

As a Cardinals fan… I’m drinking Rich’s Cardinal Kool-aid!

[@patylombard6991]

Live in AZ, Cards fans who have learned to live with disappointment. Grew up in KC, so we claim the Chiefs to have a bit of joy in football season. ❤❤ That said, of course we want Cards to play well! Kurt Warner and Larry Fitzgerald forever in our hearts. ❤

[@fumundaCheese17]

I love full glasses

[@wildcard3907]

Rams 💙💛💙💛💙💛

[@PhoenixWoody]

Shanahan makes the right call on the coin toss... LMFAO

[@gperezniners4949]

He did.. you always take the ball first and try to score. The mistake was not scoring a TD and going for a FG.

[@samuelault4723]

He did though, but I don’t think he realized it. If they scored a TD an then converted a 2pt they would’ve guaranteed a 3rd and final possession.

[@gperezniners4949]

@@samuelault4723 who did not realize it? Shanahan cause I’m sure he did. He decided to kick a FG banking on the D stopping Mahomes that for the most part did a tremendously job against him until this one drive. That’s why he is the best now in the game.

[@samuelault4723]

@@gperezniners4949 KC would never kick a FG though, that playing to not lose. I don’t believe Kyle’s intentions were to go for two based off players not even knowing the OT ruleset

[@gperezniners4949]

@@samuelault4723 How do you know that?? Are you there in the sideline? In the locker room. No you are not. Again the question has always been why did you want to receive the ball first, the answer is always yes. But you have to score a TD not a FG. That’s where his mistake was. He should have risked it all there and gone for the 4th done and score a TD

[@ThespianAJB]

Rich and co. delivery hilarious comments and some detailed reporting in the NFL. The Niners will face different divisional opponents this upcoming season... different in the new personnel and if/they make an impact. It should be an exciting season.

[@themushroomman5585]

Thanks for showing my cards some love rich, amongst all the haters.

[@leonardobonilla4866]

Toughest division for sure. Like who knows about the Cardinals they might do something who knows but the Seahawks have had a good offense for the last couple years and you have solid core of receivers and running game now bring in a solid defensive minded head coach, the 49ers have just been good who knows what the loss of wilks as your defensive coordinator will do but they flip flop on defense and still ball out on that end and then add the rams who in a quote on quote rebuilding year got to the playoffs now add more defense and running game to Stafford kupp and the boys is crazy . Toughest division for sure

[@brandonwallin788]

AFC North wants a word lol

[@joecalcini420]

@@brandonwallin788nah afc north have only had 1 good year

[@Bozz131]

Don't forget Trey McBride Rich... Also I believe it be up to our Defense to hold off teams. Kyler had a lead in many games but our D couldn't hold... Which I believe our D got better too...

[@chucknonverbal]

Seahawks will surprise!

[@tjayd1225]

Creative segment - I like it

[@peterh8553]

I am glad you included George Seifert as a winning SuperBow head coach l. A forgotten, very, very good head coach .

[@coreymunroe8073]

He was given a stacked team though. He didn't have to build or do anything.

[@trogdor20X6]

Gonna be hard to do this for the Panthers lol

[@user-dg4bo4pi7w]

I'm a niners fan , my sister is a cardinals fan, I been telling her since their season was over, they are going to be really tough this year!!

[@sergioromero9932]

RISE UP RED SEA!!!!!!

[@rodturner6759]

Can we please have 2 & 4K options....

[@beeseumz]

Should do the worst case scenario for the 8 days after this is done but have Brockman do it

[@gaberomanloya2627]

Yup!!!! GO RAMS!!!!!

[@pixelatedsoul]

Under Sean McVay, every time the Rams lost in the first round of the playoffs, the following season they played in the Super Bowl. Last season they lost in the first round of the playoffs...

[@biozio186]

Yo..... Rams vs chiefs. The 3peat will be stopped

[@vladimirdoyle3934]

​@@biozio186 That's my prediction too. Stafford will show that Pat does no look pass as a gimmick and he's the master.

[@biozio186]

@@vladimirdoyle3934 I sure hope so

[@andyscoming4919]

@@biozio186I can get behind this. Verse and Fiske combine for 35 sacks!

[@gperezniners4949]

You Lambs fans are so delusional. Your beloved Stafford is so overrated

[@HerbSterbermerbler]

Great idea! Hope it’s more like glass 90 percent full (any more and you’d probably spill it).

[@johnchedsey1306]

I'm down for the Seattle best case scenario. I mostly just want to see that talented on defense actually get utilized right. I think they could be above average by end of year. And obviously it'd be great if Geno got one more stellar year. He's not over the hill just yet!

[@NightcoreNewbie]

49er best case scenario is to win the Superbowl against the Chiefs as a revenge game since they lost the last 2 against them which would exercise their demons. Storybook ending. For Rams, get to the NFC championship game win or lose. Seahawks is to win 1 playoff game and Cards is to just get into the playoffs.

[@AndyYates-bq7om]

I hope video has downloaded, video is currently on you-tube

[@AndyYates-bq7om]

The video, selected: 2:24 2:24 Rich Eisen, on Bill Walton/& 49ers, etc. being viewed right now, & also noted same 2:24 2:24 2:24 2:24 2:24 play/pause options on music videos recorded on you-tube music, previously. All "clutter": items left on screen, i.e. fast forward play/pause, which also dims screens, go away with 1 tap on screen being viewed should remove all and bring images to normal brightness. I ask to, again, regain or return to ability to remove all playback info with ONE tap on screen being viewed.

[@Benjamin-fc9ww]

Trey Benson gonna eat

[@thatonedood7]

9ers best case low key is undefeated.

[@scruffd0g193]

Realistic best case scenarios: Niners win super bowl, Rams win at least 1 playoff win, McDonald turns Seahawks defense into a Top 10 Unit, Cards are in the playoff hunt and Kyler helps MHJ set rookie records.

[@patylombard6991]

Love this! MHJ is beyond brilliant! Just like my hero, Larryyyy! ❤

[@natureredux1957]

Well my Eagles are going take the NFC.

[@susanrodriquez3757]

@@natureredux1957His comment is about realistic best case scenarios for the NFC West. It wasn’t even about the realistic best case scenario for the Eagles. If we are talking about the Eagles the best case scenario would be taking the NFC Championship game and going to the Super Bowl. The worst case scenario is that they fall apart and are simply pretenders like last year.

[@beekerakadjsnaxx6133]

@@natureredux1957 Just like they did last year .... .oh wait ..... they folded like a cheap plastic chair after they tool that beatdown by the 49ers.

[@trudaGame-uh7fn]

this one is funny lol

[@kathygary1]

1 of 5 penalties are for offense holding during a nfl season but when the Super Bowls start they change the rules zero holding on the Kansas City last 2 Super Bowls how does fans not think that they fixing games for their best interest

[@christiansoldier77]

IKR . The chiefs dont ever get called for holding in the postseason

[@MrPhilbautista]

Best case scenario for the Niners is going undefeated on the way to winning the Super Bowl with Brock winning MVP, Bosa winning DPOTY, Shanahan winning COTY, a cohple of their rookies winning OROTY and DROTY. Realistic? Probably not. But definitely in the books for best case scenario.

[@cormacworkman7628]

You Niners are on such a high horse, win a damn Super Bowl before you claim your team has every best player on each side of the field! 😂

[@36MIKET]

@@cormacworkman7628reading comprehension is paramount. “Best case scenario” is just that…the best case scenario.

[@cormacworkman7628]

@@36MIKET “best case scenario” I’m pretty sure that’s the goal and “best cast scenario” for every team in the league! 😂 thanks Sherlock

[@btron3k]

It's about as realistic as some of RIch's comments! Seahawks to make NFC Championship game, Rams to win SB after Donald retires lol. Nonsense. And if the Hawks can make an NFCCG, then why not win? Once you're there... This was a daft segment. If they're not going to have at least some realism, may as well say every team can win it all.

[@MrPhilbautista]

@@cormacworkman7628 Niners went to the Super Bowl twice in the last 5 years. Brock was in the MVP conversation last year. Bosa was DPOTY 2 years ago. Shanahan is a perennial consideration for COTY. And given how well Brock did as a rookie 2 years ago and how well Puca Nacua did as a rookie last year, picking ROTY is pretty much a spin of the wheel. I did say it wasn't realistic but how is it NOT Best Case Scenario?

[@dantemontalvo8709]

Any of the QBs in the NFC West would have taken last year's SF squad to the Superbowl that team was all time stacked and they couldn't get it done 😅

[@brandondeakins564]

Having Seattle win the division with SF and even LA looking down on them is funny

[@peterrussell798]

Best case for Cards: Harrison Jr. is Offensive Rookie of the Year; Murray makes All Pro; defense holds up; Cards make the playoffs, but I doubt they’ll win that playoff game; and Niners and Seasquawks fall on their faces.

[@coachelly86]

Nobody takes their glasses on and off like Rich

[@derekhageman8537]

Why not just bets scenarios for NFC west?

[@2024kid]

Don’t sleep on my Seahawks!

[@agbradley]

I think if we're talking BEST case scenario for the 49ers, they don't lose a game and have the 1st ever perfect season. THAT'S the very best case scenario.

[@gavinc1539]

Dolphins had perfect season

[@travesotom6890]

Best case scenario is the Whiners choke again 😆🤣🤩

[@ozzy_2213]

Go cardinals

[@MisterMooster]

The best case scenario for Purdy is that he gets the double Mvp- regular season and super bowl mvp, which he almost did in his first full season last year,- then they make an exception and he is instantly inducted into the pro football hall of fame, becoming the first nfl player to get into the hall of fame while he is still playing! Ok, that might not happen, but he looks to be on a hall of fame track eventually imho.

[@millet06]

GO SEAHAWKS

[@jkgamer5442]

M&M Muray and Marvin

[@HanginInSF]

You don't need to do this for Dallas or Pittsburg. Their fans have already reached the irrational optimism stage of the offseason.

[@seshansmith7690]

Just having meaningful games in December amd January would be a win for AZ. If they have a winning record and maybe had a chance but don't make it the fans will be buying super bowl tickets for next year lol

[@andrewnguyen307]

Go Hawks!!!

[@nicknaoumovitch342]

Horns up!!!🐏💍

[@markpreston6930]

2024 NFC West Inglewood Santa Clara Seattle Glendale

[@andyscoming4919]

Rams: SB win Seahawks: Wildcard exit Cardinals: 8-9 9ers: choke in either Wildcard, Divisional, or NFFCG. It’s all they know

[@gperezniners4949]

Lambs fans. Got to love all 25 of them. As delusional as Cowgirls fans.

[@charlesparker3666]

Stop smokin dope 😂

[@travesotom6890]

Good job bro sounds about right 😆🤩

[@PhoenixRiseup577]

Of course rams never be nice to the nfc west

[@kariburroughs1325]

Just maybe Sam Howell goes crazy with a better oline and offense and we win 12 or 13

[@MiiSTAFAB]

NFC WEST WILL FOREVER BE THE BEST DIVISION

[@Monica_aka_Kansas]

Geno didn't take a step back. On first down, he was the highest rated QB in the NFL. The O-line took a step back.

[@Michael-uu7zq]

The line didn’t take a step back, they just got injured as hell. By week 5 we only had 1 original week 1 starter.

[@Monica_aka_Kansas]

@@Michael-uu7zq oh I agree. I just meant as a unit missing starters across every position was a step back from where we had hoped.

[@Michael-uu7zq]

@@Monica_aka_Kansas fully agree. If Haynes and Olu shine while Cross and Lucas can stay healthy. We could had a pretty good line

[@joshuadesautels]

How about Offensive Rookie of the Year Ricky Pearsall? Purdy got married in March.

[@SomeReallyRandomDude]

Chances are he won't see the field much. Y'all know how shanahan works

[@49problemz]

best case for each team cards have a winning record seashits make the playoffs rams make a deep playoff run niners win a sb, and anything short is a failure

[@jefffoumal2864]

More BoBo! Go Hawks 🏈 💙 💚

[@christiansoldier77]

Geno will keep the hawks from going anywhere

[@emotionalglooms]

@@christiansoldier77he wasn't the problem last year

[@christiansoldier77]

@@emotionalglooms oh yes he was a problem last year lol 🤣

[@emotionalglooms]

@@christiansoldier77 not really. look it up

[@Praying_Mantis3]

@@christiansoldier77having a bottom 5 o-line and a bottom 5 defense can’t help.

[@MJC1891]

7:44 and they lose again 😂

[@joselynthebay4152]

Niners!!!

[@cale2299]

AFC South next!

[@mathewfullerton8577]

Nope. He said they are doing the NFC first going west to east. Then the AFC going east to west.

[@briansmith5293]

Purdy is a system qb. Too short to be an elite passer. Russell Wilson 2.0.

[@QBDrawTube]

As a Niners fan, our best case scenario is that someone in the AFC knocks out the Chiefs…

[@huginnmuninn2155]

Preferably not anyone from the AFC north... I'm sure the bills can live with a fifth loss...

[@BrandonAiyukSZN]

@@huginnmuninn2155 I would love to face the steeler or browns lol

[@4six3]

That's weak

[@christiansoldier77]

No . The best case scenario is the refs stop cheating the 49ers

[@russellayers3408]

I want to see a Bengals vs 49ers rematch of old. Burrow vs Purdy

[@lonardgetchell-bm9lc]

Rich went overboard on the 49ers best case scenario. There's only one thing and that's win the damn Super Bowl game.

[@johnher7480]

Niners in 4

[@ArmedBurglar]

Cardinals winning the division this year, mccaffrey getting hurt, purdy has a bad year, Rams will take 2nd and will be a tough team all season, seahawks will have a painful year.... my prediction.

[@cdlu2.028]

Damn it's may

[@edscott2433]

Since 2012, Seatle has won the NFC West 4 times, LA and SF three times and Arizona once. It's Arizona's year.

[@Seahawks360]

It is absolutely not Arizonas year...

[@judithoberpaul509]

Go 9ers 👍💯❤️💛

[@tracyisbest]

People thumpin' chests over divisions. Cute!

[@bellsboy]

NFC West is the BEST and always will be, F the AFC North.

[@ryant1506]

As a niners fan I’m terrified that the injury bug will get 49ers

[@DonJoshpkosh11]

The miners only beat themselves!! Last year they all made it somewhat healthy to SB compared to other years. The miners are one key player injury from going to Cancun. CMC got lucky last year. He is very injury prone like Samuel. Like Steve young said last year was their best chance to win SB. Dre injury was huge, cmc fumble, moody missed FG and in that order. Keep in mind that teams that loose in SB historically don’t más it back. If they don’t win it this year all those build years with great talent was for nothing. I think they are shot!! Kyle is a tool box of a coach!!

[@robertmeynhardt473]

Rams do what the fortywiners couldn't do, beat the chiefs in the SB.

[@Dr._Wan___PharmD]

The best case scenario for all these NFC west teams is that the Chiefs are not in their division.

[@CxDubxU]

If they were, they wouldn't be the Chiefs we know now. AFC West is no where close to where the NFC West has been since he's been in the league. It's only been the toughest division in football each year. Always putting in 2, sometimes 3, playoff teams

[@pretzelhunt]

best case is Gods' Gift to orthopedic surgeons: Mr Purdy, simply survives his final budget year

[@jimough2441]

Nobody knows anything in May.

[@demetriusdemarcusbartholom1929]

He knows that, that's why it's a best case scenario

[@TheCountofToulouse]

The Rams are going to shock everyone this year...but rest assured, I saw it coming.

[@gperezniners4949]

They are not shocking anymore. 10-7 wildcard birth.

[@TheCountofToulouse]

@@gperezniners4949 I see you're still bitter about the NFC Championship game, I get it. At least when the Rams get to the Super Bowl, they WIN every now and again. 1994...go get your VCR and relive the memories. The Rams have won TWO since then...soon to be THREE!

[@gperezniners4949]

@@TheCountofToulouse I will take the 5 they have won and dynasty along with another 3 appearances than anything the Lambs have ever done.

[@TheCountofToulouse]

@@gperezniners4949 LMAO!! hahaha....ah, the COPE....sweet!

[@JoMan757]

Rams have lost 2. Rams will surprise by not making playoffs.

[@MrIcognegro]

Speaking of the light. Jesus the Light of the World loves you and wants you have true freedom. Have a good day.

[@matthewgalendez7354]

Things in LA and SF are depressing but I’ll take it 😂

[@Feindflieger1]

Best scenario for the Niners? Shanahan becoming a real play caller and HC with less ego!

[@KarvanGamer]

Go Hawks.

[@trudaGame-uh7fn]

Rams win Super bowl Niners dont make playoffs Seattle shows promise Arizona makes playoffs again

[@topherthegopher3439]

Rams house 🐏 🏠

[@pickles_mcgickle6583]

Go hawks

[@vicredes]

Since 94, my Niners are starting to be Buffalo, no offense to Buffalo Bills fans! Your team was awesome in the 90s! Just saying that we need to win next time we get to the Super Bowl. Run the ball Kyle!

[@i.n.o6425]

Feel like rams will lead the division at 13-4 with the 49ers at 12-5 after losing pieces an some of their players being on ir, cardinals go 9-8 due to their head coach who kept them in close games with the weak roster they had last yr an being better after the draft, seahawks probably go 7-10 or 8-9 due to the rest of the division an nfc conference getting better making it hard for a 1st yr head coach

[@JohnClarkW]

The best outcome is the NFC West champ loses the Super Bowl to the Chiefs again. Shanahan's legacy will be cemented with another loss in February. Rams get to the playoffs, but lose in the wildcard ( Donald is gone ). The Cards are a mess, and even if Harrison is a star, they will finish 3rd in the division. I think the Hawks are going to win 6 games this year.

[@Michael-uu7zq]

So a 9-8 team improves, and they win 6 games next year? How ?

[@ramiroramirez221]

Go hawks baby long live pete caroll era 💙 💚

[@Mr.cheese-cu4eh]

Go Hawks

[@user-ml7qw5rt7d]

I predict the 49ers don’t t get there again. The Seahawks compete for the division. Rams and Cardinals, meh.