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NFL Notebook, Week 6: Cam Newton’s future, fun 49ers, awards and more

By Zach Cohen

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 19: Cornerback Jalen Ramsey #20 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks to the Tennessee Titans bench in the first quarter at TIAA Bank Field on September 19, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Harry Aaron/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 19: Cornerback Jalen Ramsey #20 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks to the Tennessee Titans bench in the first quarter at TIAA Bank Field on September 19, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Harry Aaron/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 08: Richard Sherman #25 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates an interception returned for a touchdown during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 08: Richard Sherman #25 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates an interception returned for a touchdown during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

Fun in San Fran

Do you hear that click-clacking sound? That’s the 49ers Hype Train rolling on. Through five games, the team is more than just undefeated. Their offense has been on fire:

  • Fourth in yards per game
  • Third in points per game
  • T-Third in rushing touchdowns
  • Second in fewest sacks allowed
  • T-Second in quarterback hits allowed

That is just the offense. Check out the defense:

  • Second in yards allowed per game
  • Second in points allowed per game
  • Second in touchdowns allowed
  • T-Sixth in sacks
  • T-Fourth in interceptions

After an injury-plagued 2018 season, including nearly an entire season without quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, this success has to be a breath of fresh air for the organization. The offense is clicking behind an effective running game and a strong offensive line.

Whether it be an undrafted running back in Matt Breida, Raheem Mostert or Jeff Wilson, or multi-million-dollar man Tevin Coleman, coach Kyle Shanahan has drawn up all kinds of madness for his running back room.

As fun as the offense has looked, major credit is due to the defense. Defensive coordinator (and future head coach) Robert Saleh finally has a healthy, proven unit that just held the great Rams’ offense to seven points. Los Angeles’ struggles is a whole other story, but praise for the 49ers is long overdue.

They are fun to watch again and should be taken seriously by the rest of the league.

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