The 49ers' defense was excellent on Sunday. You know this already. You’re going to read a lot about it today on this website. One aspect of the game that might not get enough love is something that happened on the offensive side of the ball.
Nick Bosa had just sacked Andy Dalton on fourth down and given the ball back to the 49ers. There were 6:18 seconds left in the ballgame. The last time the defense turned the Saints away from the goal line, the offense went three-and-out. Jimmy Garoppolo was hurt. Elijah Mitchell was injured.