It is no secret to anyone that the San Francisco 49ers struggle on special teams. This has been a constant since Kyle Shanahan became head coach in 2017, but the team may have unlocked a special teams ace in the hole with wide receiver Malik Turner.
In Week 7 against the Atlanta Falcons, Turner was an absolute standout on special teams. He made three huge tackles, one on punt coverage and two on kick coverage, that made him look like an experienced defensive tackler out there, not a wide receiver.
It was refreshing to see such great special teams plays on a unit that often causes Niners fans to hold their collective breath.