The 2 receiver in the formation will break off and angle up toward the end zone. Last week against the Lions, the 2, Lazard, was also open on this route. The 3, Valdes-Scantling, runs the corner with the safety closing off the middle of the field. The 49ers are in cover-3 inside the red zone, a risky defensive play call in compressed space.
Lenoir is the corner over the 1 receiver in trips and as soon as Tonyan breaks inside, Lenoir should be zoning off and gaining depth in the end zone and looking for a receiver with no threat from 1. Demeco Ryans received a lot of criticism for being unable to slow down Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense, a criticism that I think is misplaced and undeserved, especially against future hall of fame quarterback who made adjustments to beat the 49ers pass rush with quick timing and precise throws.
The Packers have a somewhat unique vertical game, not so much the concepts themselves, but in where they like to line up their personnel. On their first third down, the Packers are running double go but from the slot receivers out of a 3x2 empty formation. Adams is lined up on the two receiver side with Tartt in press coverage and rookie safety Talonoa Hufanga shaded to that side.
The three receiver side has Tonyan as the inside slot No. The number one receivers on both sides are running quick hitches, Adams and Lazard are running slot fades, and Tonyan is running the middle read route.
Rodgers sees in the pre-snap assessment that Hufanga and Tartt have removed Adams from the play. Rodgers drops back and throws in about 1. Also, notice Nick Bosa? He wins inside on this rep inside but is rendered ineffective as soon as Rodgers releases the pass.
Rodgers hit two more of these quick fade passes down the sideline to Adams later in the game and the coverage was near perfect. I timed both throws from snap to throw in about 1. Although Kenny Clark has no sacks, he has recorded 14 pressures this season so far and recorded six on Sunday night per Pro Football Focus. Sacks are a flashy stat to be sure, and the Packers the Packers recorded their first five of the season against the 49ers, but the pressures from Clark are equally important in moving the quarterback off his spot and forcing errant throws.
The Packers were determined to not let that happen. The 49ers offense converted just one third down the entire first half. In the second half, the 49ers did convert some third downs on the opening second half scoring drive but getting their offense off the field in the first half until the final three seconds but the coverage defense was as crucial to the Packers success as every other facet covered above.
In stepped Michael Wilhoite, and the 49ers also got stellar play from Bowman in Willis' absence. Plenty of other 49ers have been banged up over the course of this season.
Despite the seemingly endless amount of attrition the 49ers have encountered on their defense in , San Francisco can still boast the 4th-best defense in the NFL regarding points allowed. San Francisco has not necessarily been generating the same amount of turnovers it once enjoyed in —24 thus far in compared to a season total of 47 in —the 49ers are excelling in other areas.
Harbaugh described this by comparing it to an "olive jar" via Taylor Price of 49ers. Olives aside, the 49ers are doing what they need to do on defense. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio does not draw up a lot of blitzes. He does not have to. San Francisco has been able to generate enough of a pass rush to force opposing quarterbacks to have off games. The 49ers have allowed plus yards passing in only one game this season—Week 1 versus Green Bay —and even limited Saints quarterback Drew Brees and New Orleans' prolific pass attack to yards in their Week 11 loss.
Despite the ineptitude from their offense this season, the 49ers defense has kept them in every game thus far this season—including San Francisco's ugly Week 2 loss in Seattle. Unless things change drastically for the offense, the 49ers defense will likely have to play just as critical of a role if San Francisco hopes to make the playoffs this season. One of those players is defensive tackle Tony Jerod-Eddie. Jerod-Eddie has filled in nicely for players like Dorsey and McDonald and showcases the versatility to line up either at the nose-tackle position or at defensive end.
In addition, the 49ers can count on getting defensive reinforcements in coming weeks. Players like Carradine and Dial have yet to make a significant impact at the NFL level—Dial in limited action and Carradine is yet to take the field.
Another variable that has shown worth is the play of cornerback Tramaine Brock who has 15 tackles and four interceptions this season so far. Brock's stellar play resulted in the 49ers waiving Asomugha earlier this season. With veteran corner Brown a pending free agent after , Brock may be the player who helps alleviate Brown's potential departure. The increased role may give the 49ers a better indication regarding what to do with Brown after this season. Along with Brown, the 49ers could potentially lose Pro Bowl safety Donte Whitner, Brock and Wright—all of whom are set to be free agents at season's end.
Whitner and Brown will probably command plenty of money in the offseason and it is yet to be determined whether or not San Francisco elects to retain them. Brock would be a cheaper option and it is reasonable to assume the 49ers target him early for a new contract.
The 49ers also have to consider future contracts for players like Aldon Smith and Chris Culliver—both of whom, among others , will be free agents after the season.
Here is where depth makes sense. San Francisco has built incredible depth through trades, free agent acquisitions and the draft. In all likelihood, the 49ers will probably spend a considerable amount of their picks upgrading the offense—possibly in the wide receiver category.
Yet the 49ers may also elect to bolster their defense again, especially in the secondary where they should plan to lose at least two starters—Brown and Whitner. In the meantime, the 49ers have enjoyed the depth on their defense. Regardless, all of these players that start in the secondary and linebacker can ball out in pass coverage. Even their tight ends can give fits. And while Moseley did give up that final deep pass touchdown, the game was already in the 49ers' hands. Not to mention that it was his first game back from injury, so I am sure he just panicked since he has never played the ball like that by simply sticking his hands in the air.
The 49ers' defense can cover and they do it at a high-level. This is their identity for the season. Game Day. SI TIX. Home San Francisco 49ers News. Unfortunately for the 49ers, that identity is non-existent in So what is the defensive identity of the 49ers?
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