An offense as potent and diverse as the 49ers possesses needs to be accounted for on all fronts.
As Mike Tomlin worded it Tuesday, "they can throw short and run long and produce big plays without absorbing a significant amount of risk." That explanation of the levels in which the 49ers can operate within presents a challenge in and of itself to a capable Steelers defense to open the 2023 regular season.
Christian McCaffrey is the highest threat within the San Francisco offense, though Deebo Samuel and former All-Pro tight end George Kittle have the abilities to do as Tomlin hints at: Keep the offense moving from catching short passes and racking up yards after the catch.