Has the 49ers offense surpassed their top-level defense?
“As Shanahan points out, there are multiple reasons for the Niners’ ascent to the top of the offensive rankings. McCaffrey gave them the type of versatile, three-down star they’d been seeking at running back. Purdy’s ability to distribute the ball to his many playmakers while successfully pushing the ball down the field has added a missing element to the passing game.
Above all, the Niners have a valuable commodity that is increasingly hard to find in the NFL: continuity.”
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“The early signs are good.