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49ers' loss to Texans proved why trading for a pass-rusher is so crucial

The San Francisco 49ers' 26-15 loss to the Houston Texans exposed a few critical concerns, but perhaps none was greater than the lack of a consistent pass rush. In the early going of the season, the defense was crucial to the team's success, with the pass rush in particular sealing the deal for wins in Weeks 1 and 2.

However, the moment that Nick Bosa went down with a torn ACL in Week 3, the writing was on the wall. Bryce Huff alone wouldn't be sufficient to run Robert Saleh's defense the way the well-respected coordinator likes.