As the San Francisco 49ers gear up to visit the Linc in NFC Wild Card action, their injury report on the defensive side of the ball reads longer than a CVS receipt.
And while 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh has worked wonders with this injury-riddled unit, brilliant coaching can only help uplift a beleaguered group for so long.
At a certain point, the dam is bound to break.
San Francisco’s once stout front seven has been battered by injuries all season long, presenting a prime opportunity for the Eagles to establish the run game early, control time of possession, and keep weapons, including Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, and company, relegated to the sidelines.