NFL Power Rankings, Week 9: 49ers embarrass Panthers, Eagles shock Bills

2. San Francisco 49ers (2)

Every week, the San Francisco 49ers seem to find a new way to show the rest of the NFL they deserve to be considered the favorites in the NFC to earn a trip to the Super Bowl, but what took place on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers was insane.

Heading into the contest, the 49ers knew this game would have the potential to be a NFC showdown since the Panthers were winners of four in a row, but San Francisco picked the perfect time to play their best football of 2019.

From putting up 51 points to forcing Kyle Allen to toss three interceptions, the 49ers have plenty to be proud of from this epic win over the Panthers to keep their undefeated record alive in the NFC.

However, when it comes to the most impressive factor of all for San Francisco, it’s difficult to top the kind of day rookie Nick Bosa put together on the defensive side of the football for the 49ers.

Not only did the Ohio State product record three of the seven sacks by San Francisco, but also Bosa nearly came close to returning one of the interceptions thrown by Allen for a touchdown in the second half.

The 49ers were obviously thrilled to land Bosa back in April with the No. 2 pick in the draft after seeing his potential in college with the Buckeyes, but the impact he’s already made on defense has been truly incredible to witness so far.