Deommodore Lenoir

The 49ers' cornerbacks vow to play a more physical brand of football than they did last season when Patrick Mahomes threw for 423 yards.

Christian McCaffrey and Deommodore Lenoir also were among the top players as the 49ers eventually found their footing as the game went on.

The normally stout defense has shown vulnerabilities during San Francisco's three-game losing streak.

The 49ers dropped Dallas from the No. 1 perch in defensive rankings. They now have a chance to climb the charts against the No. 1 Browns.

Some of the less-heralded standouts Sunday were Deommodore Lenoir, Isaiah Oliver and Kevin Givens, who had three quarterback pressures.

The 49ers are NFL leaders in turnover differential and interceptions again thanks to their muscle-flexing performance against the Cowboys.

Among the questions this week: Why has kickoff coverage been so shaky and did Steve Wilks blitz more than the 49ers normally do?

Lenoir delivered some quality play for the 49ers last season at nickelback, but most of his work came on the outside.

The 49ers have one of the league's best rosters, but there are a few cracks in it that could be concerning entering the season.

Isaiah Oliver has fallen out of San Francisco's starting lineup, but Wilks says the 49ers still plan to use him.

Coordinator Steve Wilks began experimenting with what he described as a "Rolodex" of options at nickel and outside cornerback on Tuesday.

The standouts from Wednesday's practice included receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who had two long pass plays, and cornerback Deommodore Lenoir.

McGlinchey's free-agent market figures to make his 49ers return unlikely, while Lynch said Jackson "has to take a big step in Year 2."

The 49ers might've lost to the Eagles straight-up. But to go out like this? Disappointment has levels. The 49ers found a new low.

Bosa didn't record a quarterback pressure for the first time in his career, but the defensive end made his presence felt in other ways.

Seattle clinched the No. 7 seed as the Lions stunned the Packers on Sunday night.

Players spoke about seeing Damar Hamlin collapse Monday with some donating to Hamlin's toy drive or reaching out to Bills players.

Among the questions: What happens to Purdy when Jimmy Garoppolo's ready to play and who's the frontrunner for the Len Eshmont Award?