SANTA CLARA — The win-loss record says the 49ers aren’t beating up on opponents as they were a year ago based on the week-after stat that so delighted the front office and coaching staff a year ago.
Play the 49ers, lose the next week. It happened 15 consecutive times in 2022. There was pride in the idea that the 49ers were so physical, win or lose, that their opponent was beat up the following week as evidenced by the scoreboard.
Fast forward to 2023, and teams are 6-5 after they play the 49ers.