Sourdough Sam
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1. DL Nick Bosa vs. QB Jared Goff
Nick Bosa has been a dominant force in his rookie season. It was announced this week that Bosa has been selected to his first Pro Bowl, making him the first 49ers rookie to be selected since former 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis was named a starter in 2007. Through 15 weeks, Bosa has amassed 41 tackles, 9.0 sacks, one interception, two passes defensed, two fumble recoveries and one fumble recovery. He’s also totaled 20 quarterback hits and 16 tackles for loss which is tied for the second most in the league with Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman, and older brother, Joey Bosa and Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett.
“Nick Bosa is playing outstanding,” Rams head coach Sean McVay said about the 49ers rookie defensive lineman. “You see a relentless motor. An extremely polished rookie. You don’t see many players at that age have that much polish to their game. Such a complete game. You can see this guy’s been bred to do this. He’s got a great motor. They do a nice job of trying to create opportunities for him based on some of those known passing situations where they’ll get him or try to create conflict with your protections. It’s going to be a great challenge. He’s been an outstanding player on one of the best defenses in the league.”
Bosa and the 49ers defensive line will be looking to recreate their performance against Jared Goff in Week 6. In that first meeting, Goff completed 13-of-24 passes for just 78 yards, his lowest output of the season. In December, Goff has thrown 1,001 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions, leading the team to a 2-1 start to the month. On the year, Goff has thrown for 3,996 yards and 17 touchdowns to 15 interceptions.