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What’s the significance of the 49ers’ shutout of the Saints for the defense?

The San Francisco 49ers held the New Orleans Saints scoreless for the first time since their January 6th matchup in 2002. Defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans continues to lead an elite defense to the franchise’s sixth Vince Lombardi Trophy. We look at what San Francisco’s Week 12 shutout means below.

That base defense was hittin’

New Orleans thought it would be a good idea to line up in 21 personnel against the 49ers’ defense. I’m sure Ryans was licking his chops to send the base unit out there.