Return of Ian Williams a Key to 49ers’ Defensive Surge
What once looked like a 49ers weakness now appears to be a strength.After getting shredded by the Bears and Cardinals in the second and third weeks of this season, the Niners defense looked nothing at all like previous versions under head coach Jim Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio.The unit was struggling to come together after the loss of nose tackle Glenn Dorsey, linebackers NaVorro Bowman and Aldon Smith and cornerback Tramaine Brock.But over the past two weeks, both victories, the 49ers defense is excelling once again. Against the Eagles – who feature the NFL's rushing leader last season, LeSean McCoy -- San Francisco allowed just 22 yards on the ground. Then last week against the Chiefs' formidable 1-2 punch of Jamaal Charles and Knile Davis, San Francisco allowed just 107 yards.The Niners now rank No. 2 in the NFL in total defense, giving up just 282.8 yards per game and are No. 5 against the run, allowing an average of only 77.2 yards.One of the reasons for the success is the play of Ian Williams at nose tackle, Michael Wilhoite, Dan Skuta and Aaron Lynch at linebacker and Perrish Cox at corner.For Williams, this season has been a sweet comeback.The former...
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