The San Francisco 49ers introduced a new look on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, making some changes to their dime sub-package. The dime runs with six defensive backs, and it included Rashard Robinson, Dontae Johnson, Eric Reid, Jaquiski Tartt, Lorenzo Jerome, and K’Waun Williams. The dime includes one inside linebacker, and the 49ers went with Reuben Foster over NaVorro Bowman.
The sitting of Bowman in the dime was a talking point on Sunday. His leg injuries leave some questions about his mobility, so seeing him not playing every down raised eyebrows.