The 49ers Become 1st Team in 21 Years to Allow No Sacks in 1st 4 Games
The 49ers became the first NFL team in 21 years to open with four games without a sack allowed, according to Pro Football Focus.
- On Sunday, October 4, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Denver Broncos 24-14, becoming the first team in 21 years to open a season with four consecutive games without allowing a sack.
- Returning starters Williams, Jake Brendel, Dominick Puni, Colton McKivitz, and newcomer Connor Colby have stabilized the line. "It's the belief and the confidence that allows you to play like you can be that," left tackle Trent Williams said.
- Tight end Kittle recorded four catches for 70 yards and a game-sealing 56-yard touchdown, while leading all tight ends with four touchdowns and 244 yards receiving this season.
- Injuries to Ricky Pearsall, De'Zhaun Stribling, and Demarcus Robinson have left San Francisco thin at receiver. Coach Kyle Shanahan noted the team remained balanced against Denver's "really good pass rush team."
- Seeking a 5-0 start, the 49ers face the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday, aiming to overcome the losses to Seattle that ended their previous season.
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The 49ers become 1st team in 21 years to allow no sacks in 1st 4 games
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Any questions about the San Francisco 49ers' offensive line after getting overwhelmed in two late-season losses to Seattle last season have been quieted with an impressive start this season.
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