Following a full week of discussion surrounding Steve Wilks and his playcalling from the booth, 49er fans have concluded it was his presence on the sideline that moved the needle for the 49ers’ defense in Jacksonville.
The 49ers responded by allowing only three points, and the defensive line and secondary were in unison while shutting down Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars. Nick Bosa, Javon Hargrave, Arik Armstead, and newcomer Chase Young feasted on the Jags offensive line. The secondary was sticky, and the defense created turnovers en route to a 34-3 victory.
How much did Wilks’ presence contribute, though?