For the first time since 1998, the San Francisco 49ers are 3-0. That bodes well for their playoff chances, and that’s not something that’s been said in quite some time.
At 3-0, the 49ers have more early-season momentum than they ever have in the Kyle Shanahan era. They also have the earliest bye week they’ve ever had in the Kyle Shanahan era.
Turning the ball over five in the first half isn’t a fantastic recipe for success, but as the 49ers found out on Sunday, when you have an elite defense against a backup quarterback, you can survive it.