The 49ers got off to a slow start in 2021 for a variety of reasons. One of them was the slow starts of some of their key contributors. As those players rounded into form, so did San Francisco en route to a second NFC championship game appearance in three years.
In 2022 the 49ers’ start may rely on those players to carry over their strong finishes into the new season.
Here are four players who stood out for their success in the latter portion of last season, and how they can make their mark if they pick up in 2022 where they left off last year:
