The extra football was non-existent during the 49ers’ three-game losing streak.
They are scoring 17 points per game compared to over 33 points in their first five games.
The offense is gaining about 70 fewer yards, including 60 on the ground, and moving the ball at an alarming rate.
The Browns and Bengals defenses changed things up schematically to make things difficult for the Niners.
But it was the defense that made the most mistakes throughout these three matches.
This unit for the 49ers allowed more big plays, third down conversions, misses and points than it seemed to have in the first five games combined.
NFL Network’s Steve Smith believes there’s a glaring weakness on defense that will continue to show in the second half: “You know, the San Francisco 49ers put a lot of emphasis on pass rush.
Last time When did they use the first pick on a corner?
Here you can see former Atlanta Falcons free agent Isaiah Oliver, who has been harassed in the last three games.
Week 6 , three targets, three catches.
Week 7, four targets, four catches.
Week 8, eight targets, eight catches, by FIVE different wide receivers.
First four attempts.
Two touchdowns.
For 71 yards with Oliver.
Now, teams are saying, “Hey, Charvarius Ward, he’s playing hard.
” Black ?
He played well.
He is doing very well.
But Oliver is giving in.
They began to arrange their game.
We can isolate it.
It all begins to depend on Oliver.
From the beginning, and even Oliver talked about it, it seemed like it took him a while to get used to the 49ers’ style of play.
It’s a poor physicality where they make few mental mistakes and force players to move the ball methodically down the field.
