In 2018, the San Francisco 49ers had seven takeaways. The defense only managed two interceptions in an entire season, which was the worst in NFL history. Thru three games, the 49ers have matched their season takeaways from a year ago. The defense has five interceptions this season and has scored 32 points off those turnovers, which is second in the NFL. During Week 1, Ronde Barber said on the broadcast, “this team defined futility when it came to turnovers last year.” Oh, how far this team has come.
The Steelers turned the ball over twice in the second half, and aside from two plays, weren’t able to move the ball consistently against the 49ers defense.