What can a bye week do for a team? Steve Wilks moves down from the booth to the sidelines, and the 49ers defense rounds back into shape. The 49ers continue to win, but the defense has turned into the stingy unit that was projected by many. Charvarius Ward exited Sunday’s game early, and Wilks pivoted masterfully with help from his rookie safety.
Let’s look at the defensive snap count and grades.
Defensive Line - Nick Bosa 50 (82.4), Javon Kinlaw 35 (60.8), Chase Young 29 (86.3), Javon Hargrave 28 (56.9), Clelin Ferrell 25 (66.