The San Francisco 49ers defense has quietly put together a solid season. Through the first 11 games, they are allowing the sixth fewest yards per game in the league. During their current three-game winning streak that ranking jumps to second best.
While the offensive time of possession has helped them to face fewer plays, the changes go deeper.
Losing Dee Ford following their week seven loss to Indianapolis forced the 49er defensive staff to make a number of adjustments along the defensive line.
Among the changes was moving Arik Armstead to defensive tackle full time and replacing Armstead with Samson Ebukam at defensive end.