49ers' Offseason Moves Boost Playoff Hopes

0:00It's March 20th. Here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The San Francisco 49ers kicked off the New League year, with big moves to strengthen their roster. They traded for defensive tackle, Osa Odi-Gazoa, from the Dallas Cowboys, and signed wide receivers, Mike Evans, and Christian Kirk. These additions aimed to help them compete in one of the toughest divisions in football. Before free ages he started, the 49ers were not getting much love from experts. Fans had them as low as number 26 in power rankings, questioning their chances after a tough season. Now, after these roster upgrades, one top NFL writer bumped them all the way up to number 11. He pointed out how Evans could ease the load on their running back, while Odi-Zoa boosted the pass rush they needed help. That said, the division got even harder. The Los Angeles Rams added talent too, and the Seattle Seahawks just won the Super Bowl, raising the bar for everyone. After the 49ers to make the playoffs next year, their stars must stay healthy and play

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