"Their defense is doing much more, however, when backed up to its own goal line. Imagine an old man yammering, GET OFF MY LAWN! Ji'Ayir Brown's interception in the end zone Sunday, on first-and-goal from the 1-yard line, was the 49ers' latest score-saving takeaway. He would later come away with another interception, at the 49ers' 22-yard line, to springboard him to NFC Player of the Week honors on Wednesday."
"Even the season-opening win had a red zone hero: Nick Bosa, producing a last-minute strip sack and fumble recovery once the Seahawks reached the 9-yard line. Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh's explanation for those clutch takeaways: It's elite strain all the way through the whistle. Those are the individuals who will strain all the way through no matter what the situation is, no matter what the down and distance is, no matter what"
The 49ers emphasize defending every blade of grass and excel at preventing scores when opponents reach the goal line. Ji'Ayir Brown made an end-zone interception on first-and-goal from the 1 and added another interception at the 22, earning NFC Player of the Week. Upcoming game at Cleveland will require taking the ball from Browns rookies Shedeur Sanders and Quinshon Judkins, who have protected the ball well. Recent games show multiple goal-line takeaways by Upton Stout, Keion White, Alfred Collins and Nick Bosa. The defensive approach centers on straining through the whistle to force turnovers and deny touchdowns.
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