Why 49ers are better than raiders

Good Morning Football Presented by. San Francisco 49ers vs. Oakland Raiders: Which team has a better shot at a comeback season?

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More NFL Rumors ». View all NFL Sites. So how did this happen? Here are three explanations:. Both Bay Area defense have their issues. But the SF defense is improving. It might even be, dare I say it, solid at the moment. Coordinator Robert Saleh has cut dead weight and repackaged players in different roles, and his young defense plays with obvious passion.

Holding consecutive opponents to a total of 30 points and yards is an accomplishment - even if those opponents are the Bears and the Texans. The Raiders defense? About the same as you remember it last year. Then it was vilified. Now fans are more focused on the listless offense. But the defense remains unreliable. But there were missed tackles galore in Kansas City. Strong safety Karl Joseph looked like he was playing on the snow field in Buffalo, while Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was moving and cutting just fine.

As stated, Pagano is probably an upgrade on the defensive side. But Raiders offensive coordinator Todd Downing is part of the tragedy. And Raider Nation is happy to oblige.