The San Francisco 49ers defense is playing at a level that few defenses have in the past decade. It’s early, but a five-game sample size is enough for me to realize that this unit is the real deal. I pulled some stats that I think help illustrate how well the Niners have played on this side of the ball.
The 49ers defense has allowed the fewest explosive plays in the NFL this season. It’s not as if that number is skewed because the 49ers are struggling against the pass and killing it against the run.