One of the biggest takeaways from the 49ers first preseason game was that their depth at offensive line falls off a cliff without the starters. The quarterbacks were under constant duress as the offensive line surrendered 12 pressures on 31 attempts.
San Francisco enters the 2023 season with a 79.4 percent chance of making the playoffs, and a one in five shot at playing in the Super Bowl. Needless to say, their offensive firepower is expected to carry the workload this year.
ESPN went through each playoff contender to determine their biggest flaws or concerns prior to the regular season.