(11-20-2023, 12:00 PM)Jag149 Wrote:

(11-20-2023, 11:20 AM)The Real Marty Wrote: Here's my theory.  I think the 49ers figured that if they could cover the short stuff, they could get pressure on Trevor quickly enough that he would not have time to go deep.  And it worked.  The Titans tried the same thing, but they didn't get enough pressure, therefore Trevor had time to go over the top to Ridley. 

It's all about pass protection.

Yep it is.  There is a night and day difference in TL based on this.  He was sacked 27 times in 17 games last year (2022).  He has been sacked 25 time this year in 10 games, putting him on a pace for 42 sacks in 17 games (2023). 

If the O-line can keep him upright we win the Texan's game. If not then well you know the rest.