49ers enter Week 8 ranked third against the run in PFN’s Defense Impact metric

We’re entering the bye with the NFL’s No. 3 run defense by PFN’s Defense Impact metric.

Key facts

• •San Francisco scores 82.2, behind Seattle (87.3) and Minnesota (84.5).
• •DeForest Buckner joins the defensive front via trade, per Niners Nation.
• •Next up: the Raiders at home Nov. 8.

Why it matters

We’re 6-1 with reinforcements arriving; closing running lanes and finishing tackles can help turn this strong start into a playoff push.