The San Francisco 49ers head into Sunday’s matchup against the Washington Redskins at 0-5, but don’t let the record fool you: there is talent on head coach Kyle Shanahan’s roster, and it starts with the defensive line.
As it stands on the team's unofficial depth chart, the 49ers run a 4-3 style defense, with Solomon Thomas and Arik Armstead manning the two end spots and Earl Mitchell and DeForest Buckner filling out the two interior roles. With the size of Armstead and Buckner (both listed at 6-foot-7), the speed and strength of Thomas and the experience of Mitchell, this 49ers defensive line is a force to be reckoned with at times.