Last year, the 49ers started out 8-0, finished 13-3, and powered their way to the Super Bowl largely thanks to their dominant defense. Only the Patriots defense had a higher overall DVOA last year than San Francisco; they also ranked second in pass defense DVOA and ninth in run defense DVOA. A lot of their success was due to the ferocious pass rush coming from their defensive line, which featured the likes of Defensive Rookie of the Year Nick Bosa alongside Arik Armstead, Dee Ford, and DeForest Buckner. Those four combined for 33 total sacks last year, terrorizing quarterbacks on a weekly basis.
What the Cowboys offense should expect from the 49ers defense
