The 49ers’ win over the Dallas Cowboys in the divisional round of the playoffs was one born largely of their defensive players’ ability to read the game, which will come under even greater scrutiny on Sunday as the Niners look to return to the Super Bowl with victory over the Eagles in the NFC championship game.
San Francisco’s defense limited Dallas to just 12 points last Sunday in a game in which its back seven enjoyed one of its finest performances of what has been a tremendous season for DeMeco Ryans’ unit.
