Are the 49ers playing today? NFL Week 14 schedule, matchups, byes

No team needed a vacation more than theSan Francisco 49ers.

They are clinging to a playoff spot, but are also firmly in the NFC West race at the same time. Despite that, Kyle Shanahan's team is battered and bruised as the season winds down.

Nick BosaandFred Warnerare out for the season, but San Francisco's defense continues to get the job done.Brock Purdymissed plenty of time for the offense, butMac Joneskept them afloat long enough for Purdy's return to mean something.

Now the 49ers have their eyes set on the postseason, but not before taking a week to collect themselves. There is plenty of work left to be done in the season's final weeks – especially when the Super Bowl party is at their house this year.

Here's what to know about Week 14.

Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.

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Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18)makes a catch for a touchdownagainst the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.

Are the 49ers playing today?

The 49ers are not playing on Dec. 7.

San Francisco is on its bye in Week 14, along with theCarolina Panthers, New England Patriots andNew York Giants. The 49ers will return to action in Week 15 when they host the Titans on Sunday, Dec. 14.

Which teams are on a bye this week? Week 14 bye

The 49ers are one of four teams on a bye in Week 14 and one of three in the NFC:

• Carolina Panthers

• New England Patriots

• New York Giants

• San Francisco 49ers

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NFL Week 14 schedule

Thursday, Dec. 4

• Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions, 8:15 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 7

• Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m.

• Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m.

• Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m.

• Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 p.m.

• Washington Commanders at Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m.

• Miami Dolphins at New York Jets, 1 p.m.

• New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1 p.m.

• Cincinnati Bengals at Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m.

• Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders, 4:05 p.m.

• Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers, 4:25 p.m.

• Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals, 4:25 p.m.

• Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs, 8:20 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 8

• Philadelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Chargers, 8:15 p.m.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Do the 49ers play today? NFL Week 14 bye schedule