"Most alarming is the 49ers' muted rushing attack despite a healthy Christian McCaffrey. They're the only NFL team without a touchdown run, and McCaffrey's rushing output has declined each Sunday: 69 yards (22 carries) at Seattle, then 55 yards (13 carries) in New Orleans, 52 yards (17 carries) against Atlanta, and 49 yards (17 carries) against Jacksonville. McCaffrey can't break a 20-yard run, or a even 3-yarder inside the 10?"
"The least alarming aspect Sunday was the 49ers' muted pass rush, two days after Nick Bosa's season-ending knee surgery. Trevor Lawrence didn't get sacked or even hit. He had 31 pass attempts and two scrambles. We've got to get home, point blank, period, Bryce Huff said. Even though they had quick passes, we got to find a way to get home impact this someway."
Christian McCaffrey's rushing output has declined each week and the team remains without a rushing touchdown. McCaffrey's longest run this season is 15 yards, and short-yardage gains near the goal line have been limited. George Kittle's absence on Injured Reserve reduces the offense's run-blocking and pass-catching options. The pass rush was muted after Nick Bosa's season-ending knee surgery, and Trevor Lawrence was not sacked or hit while completing quick passes and scrambling. Replacement rushers and edge defenders failed to generate consistent pressure. The team needs improved run creation and pass-rush production.
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