The 49ers’ defense came up big in critical moments to help the team erase a 17-point deficit and advance to the Super Bowl. Nick Bosa finished with two sacks, and Tashaun Gipson Sr forced a Jahmyr Gibbs fumble to set up another scoring drive. The defense didn’t start fast, but they did finish strong.
Let’s look at the defensive snaps and grades from Sunday’s NFC Championship game.
Defensive Line - Nick Bosa 70 (80.2), Chase Young 56 (57.2), Arik Armstead 53 (42.9), Javon Hargrave 51 (59.3), Javon Kinlaw 22 (60.