Through three games, the San Francisco 49ers have been plagued by a host of issues on their way to a 1-2 start. Perhaps the most glaring, however, is a pass defense that has been absolutely torched in back-to-back games against the Steelers and Cardinals.
San Francisco’s season-opening performance against the Vikings was marked by the near-constant confusion and pressure Eric Mangini’s unit created. Teddy Bridgewater was frequently under duress, and even when he wasn’t, he appeared baffled by a defense that featured a hefty dose of movement and disguise before the snap. Vikings’ receivers were open downfield on several snaps, but Bridgewater was unable to take advantage.