The San Francisco 49ers have surprised pundits and fans alike at how quickly they’ve become Super Bowl contenders.
Moving from a 12-loss team just a year ago, the 49ers added greatly to their defense and gotten their starting quarterback back on the field and healthy.
At 11-2 this year, they are tied for the best record in football. But let’s look deeper at the team to see why they are ready to win the Super Bowl.
1. The 49ers defense has taken a huge leap this year
They have moved from the middle of the pack defense to the No.