Going into New Orleans, the San Francisco 49ers defense was second in points allowed with 15.25 averaged per game. They surrendered 46 against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Sure the 49ers won by two points with that 48-46 final score, but this once fearsome defense was non-existent on Sunday.
So what the hell happened? Is this a cause for concern for the rest of the season? Should I bring back the Heat-O-Meter for Robert Saleh after that performance?
Short answer: No.
Long answer: I don’t have any statistics or data to back this next take up, just common sense.