“PFF’s most recent simulation has the 49ers coming in at 10.31 victories. That’s a touch under their 10.5-win total, but it’s still the fourth-highest mark in the NFL and the second-best in the NFC behind the Eagles.
Philadelphia landed third at 10.37 wins, while the Bengals had the most with 11.36, and the Chiefs were second at 11.17 wins.”
“According to Lombardi, “the average size of opposing inside receivers is increasing.” It used to be that small, quick cornerbacks were a must to keep up with short, shifty slot receivers.