It’s been a sub-optimal year for the San Francisco 49ers, who have started off 5-7 and are in grave danger of missing the playoffs for the first time since the 2020 season, which coincidentally was also an injury-ravaged year.
The injuries have played a big role in San Francisco’s struggles this season, as the team has dealt with a number of key players missing games, but the on-field play hasn’t been great on either side of the ball, with different concerns popping up weekly.
However, through all the ups and downs, there have been two statistics that have correlated to San Francisco’s wins and losses in 2024: turnovers and run defense.