The 49ers defense is coming up big when it counts, which wasn't the case a year ago.
The San Francisco 49ers are 2-0, and the defense led by Robert Saleh is a big reason why.
Injuries and questionable performances on the offensive side of the ball made these victories hard-fought and, at times, in question.
Week 1 saw the Niners get behind the 8-ball a bit thanks to two Brock Purdy interceptions and the run game's inability to get anything going against the Seattle Seahawks' defensive front.