For years, the strength of the 49ers was their run defense. Now it stinks. Until recently, the 49ers had gone 55 games in a row without giving up a 100-yard rusher. Now, four running backs in the past five games have run for more than 100 yards.
Kyle Shanahan Explains Why the 49ers Run Defense is Struggling
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