Quality defensive line play is essential to any defense. Last season, the defensive tackle group stepped up when both Nick Bosa and Dee Ford were injured. But, unfortunately, defensive tackles usually don't get the love they deserve.
Interior defensive line play helped San Francisco 49ers' defense finish eighth in rushing EPA per play and tied for third in total rushing touchdowns allowed with 12. And going into 2021, with an uncertain pass rush, the defensive tackle group will have to step up again.
Defensive tackle depth is the best thing going for the defensive line.