I still don't agree with the 49ers D being as good as people say.
They played the NFCW which means they had the weakest divisional competition in the NFC.
They had 12 games against below average passing offenses. And lost two of them.
Of the 4 teams they played that were average or above, they lost to the best passing O they played against which was the Cowboys who had a 100.2 rating.
The Steelers were hampered by Ben Roethlisberger being injured.
They lost to the Ravens who were actually below average.
They beat the Lions.
And they beat the Giants.
So they really only beat 2 heathy above average passing offenses. Both of which were under a 100 rating.
The Giants beat them in the playoffs and they barely beat NO with Brees outside on grass in the playoffs. The Saints are not the same team on grass. Brees' rating drops from a 117 to a 96. Which seems to be about all the 49ers can handle.
For those reasons, I personally think they are over rated.
I want to go out like my Grandpa did. Peacefully in his sleep.
Not screaming in terror like his passengers.