The San Francisco 49ers run defense, currently 26th in the NFL in terms of yards allowed, has struggled this season after the mass departure of talented players this past offseason. Three weeks ago, however, the 49ers front seven stepped up in a huge way and held the then-leading rusher in the NFL, Devonta Freeman,
Yet, last time against the Arizona Cardinals, the 49ers gave up 139 rushing yards to the Cardinals running back — including 110 yards and two touchdown to Chris Johnson. After surrendering a pathetic 255 yards on the ground to the Seattle Seahawks last week, the 49ers are in desperate need for their front seven to step up again and play at least at a half-decent level.