The 49ers possess the best defense in the NFL. At this point in the 2022 season, you would fine few people who would dispute that statement and, encouragingly for San Francisco, DeMeco Ryans’ unit is displaying continued evidence of key growth in the secondary as the Niners look towards the postseason.
San Francisco clinched its place in the postseason last Thursday, securing the NFC West title for the first time since the 2019 campaign with a 21-13 road victory over the Seattle Seahawks that saw the Niners sweep Seattle for the first time since 2011.
