Claim: In the 1996 season, the San Francisco 49ers finished with a record of 12-4, same as Carolina Panthers, then followed by Atlanta Falcons with 6 wins and 10 losses.
Evidence: 12–4 The franchise tied for first place in the NFC West with a 12–4 record, but lost the division title to the Carolina Panthers on the division-record tiebreaker (the Panthers had swept the Niners in the season). Carolina Panthers 12 4 Atlanta Falcons 3 13 St. Louis Rams 6 10