
The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers are gearing up for what may be the most anticipated playoff matchup of the postseason. As the long time rivals prepare for what very well be another postseason classic, all signs are pointing to the latest 88 to have a special performance. The San Francisco 49ers are a great pass defense in terms of causing turnovers but they are not a great defense in terms of coverage. While it is true that the 49ers’ defense led the league in interceptions they were only the 23rd ranked pass defense in terms of yardage. In fact, over the course of the 49ers final 4 games they had one of the worst passing defenses in the league. During that stretch the 49ers allowed 264.3 yards per game, allowed teams to complete 71.5% of their passes against them, allowed 9 passing touchdowns, and also allowed opponents to average a passer rating of 98.1. It is also important to mention that over the course of 17 games the 49ers have allowed 11 different players to gain 90 yards or more receiving against them and that number moves to 12 if you include their playoff game from last week. Tyler Lockett, DK Metcalf, Travis Kelce, Greg Dortch, AJ Green, Davante Adams, Tyreek Hill, Deandre Hopkins, Cooper Kupp, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and Courtland Sutton were all able to have big games against the 49ers secondary. It should also be noted that Kelce, Smith-Schuster, and Valdes-Scantling were able to top 90 yards respectively against this defense in the SAME GAME! With the 49ers track record this year of being susceptible in the back end Ceedee Lamb should be able to duplicate the production other players have achieved before him. Lamb enters this game as one of the best wide receives of the 2022 season, finishing with 107 receptions, 1359 yards, and 9 receiving touchdowns. His performance this year was good enough to earn him a 2nd team all pro selection. With Lamb’s ability and the 49ers’ inability to cover in the back end expect Lamb to have a monster game Sunday.