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Why the 49ers lost the numbers game up front—and what must change in 2026

Four or five. Or maybe six. Another out or held in. There are three things every quarterback needs: time, good pass catchers, and a good running game. That first set of numbers above refers to how many players a team must use to get pressure on the quarterback.

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