How Eric Kendricks Became an Instant Force Multiplier for the 49ers Defense

How Eric Kendricks became an instant force multiplier for the 49ers defense

When a veteran signs with an NFL team late in the season, it's often as a break-glass-in-case-of-emergency option—a short-term fix after injuries pile up. That may have been the initial expectation when the San Francisco 49ers signed linebacker Eric Kendricks in November. Instead, Kendricks quickly became a meaningful contributor, playing a key role in the team's Wild Card victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Now, the 49ers are counting on Ken…

3 Keys To Seahawks Vs. 49ers, Part II - Defense, Darnold, And A Game That Will Decide The NFC West’s Fate

For the second time in three weeks, the Seattle Seahawks will play the San Francisco 49ers with winner-take-all stakes on the line. When the two teams met in Santa Clara on January 3, the Seahawks ground out a 13-3 win to clinch the NFC West and a first-round playoff bye. Undeterred, the 49ers travelled to Philadelphia last week and knocked off the Eagles 23-19 in the wildcard round, setting up a rematch with the Seahawks in Seattle. When they t…