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Numbers Never Lie: The 49ers are one of 4 teams that are top-10 on both sides of the ball

We are just about a quarter of the way through the NFL season, so it’s a great time to gauge where things stand across the league. Let’s take a look at some of the stats that are worth focusing on to understand the 49ers 4-0 start.

DVOA

DVOA stands for Defense-adjusted Value Over Average. It’s a metric that compares success on every single play across a league average, while taking into consideration the situation and opponent. It was created by Football Outsiders founder Aaron Schatz and is widely considered an excellent tool for measuring efficiency and predicting future success.