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Why is 49ers defense backfiring in crunch time of losses?

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SANTA CLARA – An 8-0 start has given way to three losses in the past six games. Each 49ers defeat has followed a similar, late-game script.

Nov. 11: The Seattle Seahawks got the ball with enough time to drive for a winning field goal as overtime expired.

Dec. 1: The Baltimore Ravens got the ball with enough time to drive for a winning field goal as regulation expired.

Sunday: The Atlanta Falcons got the ball with enough time to drive for a winning touchdown – upon a replay reversal – with two seconds left.