"Shanahan has his offense running despite the injuries, turning Mac Jones back in to the first-round draft pick he probably should have made in 2021 when they selected Trey Lance instead at No. 3. Tackle Penii Sewell, who went to Detroit at No. 7, would have also been a winner, but I digress. To have the 49ers at 6-3 is some of Shanahan's best work."
"As for Saleh, he lost two of the NFL's premiere defenders in Bosa and Warner and even though the 49ers can't rush the passer (11 sacks in nine games) or make plays on balls in the air (one interception), they've been stout against run and are 10th in scoring defense. Three of the 49ers' six wins were closed out by big defens"
The 49ers sit at 6-3, equalling their total wins from a 6-11 2024 finish, despite extensive injuries to stars including Nick Bosa, Fred Warner, Mykel Williams, Brandon Aiyuk, Ricky Pearsall Jr., Brock Purdy and George Kittle (out for a five-game stretch). Kyle Shanahan has kept the offense productive and is receiving Coach of the Year consideration after reclaiming Mac Jones as a first-round-level performer. Robert Saleh lost premier defenders but the defense ranks 10th in scoring and remains stout against the run, even with just 11 sacks in nine games and one interception.
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