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5 players to watch on the 49ers defense against the Chiefs: Starting to get healthy

The 49ers' defense faces their biggest challenge of 2022 so far against the Kansas City Chiefs and their top-scoring offense. However, reinforcements are on their way with Nick Bosa, Samson Ebukam, Talanoa Hufanga, and others nearing a return from injury just in time for Sunday.

Here are the five players to watch on the 49ers' defense as they will try to slow down Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City offense:

DE Nick Bosa

It’s no secret how important Bosa is to the 49ers' defense. Bosa finished Week 5 against Carolina with only one pressure, but he did suffer a groin injury, so that could be the reason for the low output.