We’ve spent all week highlighting the San Francisco 49ers' defensive performance in Week 4 against the New England Patriots. Nick Sorensen has this unit trending in the right direction, thanks to the benefits of the blitz.
Defensive tackle Kalia Davis was a full participant in Thursday’s practice and should make his season debut. Sam Okuayinonu looks like a gem in the making.
The Arizona Cardinals only scored 14 points against a defense in the bottom five in most advanced metrics. The Niners have beaten these Cardinals in the last two seasons by a combined score of 157 to 68.