The San Francisco 49ers have started the 2023 season hot, winning each of their first five contests, and remaining as one of two undefeated teams in the NFL alongside the Philadelphia Eagles.
In their strong start, the 49ers have looked to compile strong performances in all three facets of the field, outscoring opponents 167-68 through five weeks.
Defensively, the 49ers are operating with a similar formula as they've focused on over the past few years, working from the inside out and looking to win in the trenches on a weekly basis.
However, despite the addition of stout defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, the 49ers have actually decreased in sack percentage, going from 6.