The 49ers are 1-6 entering their bye week, which begs a question: Who is this team’s MVP?
My candidate: Inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman.
OK, sure, Bowman made just four starts and is out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon. That said, who is more valuable than that guy?
Bowman’s importance to the 49ers has become evident since he was injured in the third quarter of a 24-17 loss to the Cowboys in Week 4.
On the first play after Bowman exited, Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott gained 23 yards, which was a neat bit of foreshadowing.