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49ERS SQUAD SHOW: 49ers DEFENSE SHREDDED by Stafford in Loss to Rams

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Nov 10, 2025
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Dwayne Board
Dwayne Board, a four-time Super Bowl champion, joins the discussion to dissect the 49ers' defensive struggles against the Rams. He highlights critical matchup issues, including how Sean McVay exploited tactical weaknesses. The conversation delves into why the pass rush faltered, revealing technique problems and alignment mistakes that allowed tight ends to dominate. They also discuss the run game’s success, Christian McCaffrey's challenges, and the potential for more aggressive personnel strategies to turn the tide.
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Defense Exploited By Mismatches

  • The 49ers' defense was repeatedly exposed by the Rams attacking mismatches in pass coverage.
  • Sean McVay schemed to target safeties and linebackers, making the defense look overmatched early.
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Pass Rush Issues Were Structural

  • Lack of consistent edge rush and scheme diversity left Matthew Stafford plenty of time.
  • Dwayne Board and Brian Peacock pointed to rush alignment and missing speed rushers as key failings.
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Roster Flexibility Limits Rookie Use

  • Nick Martini (rookie) hasn't been cross-trained into strong-side roles so he remains unused.
  • The 49ers' personnel flexibility limits their ability to plug in rookies during injury waves.
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