It is amazing that while watching this team build back from the depths of the NFL, that they were able to accomplish and surmount such records. The three shutouts this season was truly an incredible accomplishment. The 49ers defense has been suffering since the end of the George Seifert era, and finally Jim Mora Jr seems to have the defense chemistry and talents to really surmount an opposition to opponents.

Watching the 49ers defense mature, and mold into a solid group has been truly incredible. Ahmed Plummer and Zack Bronson both finished the season with seven interceptions. Plummer a second year player developed quicker than anyone could ever have imagined. And Bronson wasn’t even supposed to start this season until John Keith suffered his injury. It didn’t stop there though. Jason Webster and Lance Schulters solidified the backfield thanks to a much stronger pass rush up front - that despite not mounting many sacks early in the season, was able to generate enough pressure to ease some of the pressure from the cornerbacks.