The San Francisco 49ers have used physicality to assert their dominance over the league early this season, standing out from every team they've faced.
, that's the goal each week, and one of the reasons his team remains one of two unbeaten squads five weeks into the regular season.Not only is San Francisco one of the most talented and prepared teams in the NFL, but the 49ers also are one of the most physical teams in the league.and Kittle maul guys at the line of scrimmage, while head coach and offensive play-caller Kyle Shanahan uses space players like"We're just a very violent football team," Kittle said.
San Francisco cornerback Deommordore Lenoir said his team's dominant performance against the Dallas Cowboys in a nationally televised game on Sunday night — considering many NFL observers considered Dallas the best defense in the league — was reminiscent to the Seahawks' bludgeoning of the Denver Broncos in the Super Bowl a decade ago, led by the Legion of Boom defense.
Defensively, the 49ers have held teams to a league-low 197 yards after contact in the running game, per Next Gen Stats, and just 3.7 yards per reception after the catch, also tops in the NFL. Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily
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