49ers' defensive line earns A+ grade in Week 5 win over Seahawks
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Seattle Seahawks 31-24 on October 4, earning an A+ grade for their defensive line’s ability to generate pressure and force turnovers, Niners Nation reported. The victory kept the 49ers unbeaten at 5-0 after a close Week 5 contest, following a 24-14 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 4 that moved the team to 4-0 and gave head coach Kyle Shanahan a franchise record for most wins. Earlier in the season the 49ers set an NFL record with 11 receiving touchdowns by players aged 30 or older in the first four games.