The second half of the season, our defense was just as good as theirs. In slightly different ways, but there are any number of stats you can pull to show they're comparable. With a different coordinator, system, like 8 new starters, and fighting through massive injuries, I don't think that's cherrypicking, I think it's reasonable to say that the last 8 games is what they are.
We've BEEN the 49'ers so many times.
mid-level QB, good running game, tough defense.
I don't think that wins over the best QB in football, tons of weapons, and also a tough defense.
I think OUR defense is the real x-factor here, and I expect them to show up.
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