Quarterback Play Remains a 49ers Weak Spot
In losing three straight games since a 23-3 loss to Carolina to open the season, the San Francisco 49ers have been outscored by a total of just eight points.First came a 12-9 loss at Seattle, followed by a 41-39 decision to the Rams and Sunday's 18-15 overtime defeat at Arizona. Though the 49ers are 0-4, it appears the team is showing improvement, especially on defense. In 2016, the 49ers were the worst defense in the NFL, giving up 406.4 yards per game while also giving up a league-worst 30 points per game.This season the 49ers are 19th in total defense (allowing 346.2 yards per game) and 23rd in scoring defense (23.5 points).With a couple of breaks – and one key offensive play in each of those most recent three losses – the 49ers could have posted a win or two."The 49ers haven't been an easy out for any of their first four opponents and have the look of a team that's going to get better as the season goes on," wrote Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com.In fact, in all but one of those losses – the shootout loss to the Rams – it was the lack of good quarterback play that was likely the difference in the game.Though veteran journeyman Brian Hoyer has played well at...
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