For the first time in a while, the 49ers can say that they are sitting atop the NFC West division after three weeks. After defeating the Buccaneers, Bengals, and Steelers, San Francisco heads into their bye week before taking on the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football.
Based on yards per game, Kyle Shanahan’s offense is ranked No. 4 in the NFL, behind the Ravens, Chiefs, and Cowboys. On the flip side, Robert Saleh’s defense is ranked No. 2, just behind the defending Super Bowl Champions.