SANTA CLARA — Samson Ebukam burst into the backfield and notched the 49ers’ first sack of the season, solely three snaps into their opener at Chicago.
That sort of manufacturing is anticipated from one of many NFL’s greatest defensive ensembles, and particularly from the defensive finish who begins reverse of double-team magnet Nick Bosa.
Ebukam and Bosa would possibly have to do much more, nonetheless, when the 49ers (1-2) host the Los Angeles Rams (2-1) on Monday evening. Defensive tackles Arik Armstead (foot) and Javon Kinlaw (knee) missed their second straight apply Friday, and, in the event that they’re out this recreation, that might take some luster off a heralded cross rush towards the Rams’ dynamic passing assault.
“Everyone says that it’s a powerful defensive efficiency, however I really feel we are able to positively do higher,” Ebukam stated this week. “I’m taking a look at myself within the mirror after I say that, as a result of I watch the movie. What I put on the market, I can positively do higher to assist the crew.”
It’s been 91 snaps since his first sack in Chicago. He’d love his second to come back Monday evening towards his authentic crew, the Rams.
Neither Armstead nor Kinlaw have a sack this season. Armstead, who’s plantar fasciitis saved him out of Sunday’s loss in Denver, labored up a sweat doing aspect work Friday. Kinlaw was not noticed, and that’s significantly regarding due to final season’s anterior cruciate ligament restore.
Matthew Stafford received sacked seven instances within the Rams’ season-opening loss to Buffalo’s stout protection, then solely as soon as of their ensuing wins over Atlanta and Arizona.
“They needed to throw it much more in that first week, however Matt does such a great job of eliminating the ball. Regardless, it’s arduous to get to him,” 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan stated. “However anytime you may make groups extra one dimensional, you get a lead like Buffalo did, it’s lots more durable to get away with out having these sacks.”
Ebukam’s purpose is to play firmer, stouter on the level of assault. “Aside from that, attempt to not drive performs. I used to be attempting to drive performs just a little,” Ebukam stated of Sunday’s 11-10 loss in Denver. “We’re going to get it fastened this week. It’s going to be straight.”
The 49ers offense is what’s been principally damaged amid a 1-2 begin, though defensive penalties helped key their season-opening loss at Chicago, and Sunday’s defensive dominance pale in a fourth-quarter demise in Denver.
Bosa has 4 of the crew’s eight sacks, and whereas he instructions double-team blocks, Ebukam acknowledges that creates extra one-on-one alternatives for him to hurry the passer.
“I used to be speculated to have about two (sacks) final week, however the (Broncos) left deal with determined to carry me twice, they usually solely referred to as it one time,” Ebukam stated. “That’s God retaining me humble, retaining me hungry. I’ve received to maintain going. It’s going to be a greater week this week, I do know that.”
Rotating with Ebukam and Bosa are rookie Drake Jackson, Kerry Hyder Jr. and Charles Omenihu.
As for the Rams, they received final season’s NFC Championship at residence towards the 49ers en path to the Lombardi Trophy, however they haven’t received a regular-season recreation on this rivalry since 2018, when. Ebukam was in his second season with them, to which he recalled: “Once I was there, I knew the 49ers had been a rival crew and that week was completely different. They labored more durable than different weeks.”
The 49ers labored their means again from a 3-5 begin to final season by beating the Rams final October, in a Monday evening affair, no much less.
“Large win. It felt good to be a part of this crew at the moment, as a result of I felt (the Rams) pushed me to the aspect, and this crew picked me up and made me part of it,” Ebukam added. “It felt good simply to rub one of their face. I wouldn’t name it a revenge recreation. I’m not out for revenge. I’m out for a win.”
Blocking his and Bosa’s path from the sides are left deal with Joe Noteboom and proper deal with Rob Havenstein. Ebukam is aware of them effectively from his Rams’ days, earlier than he left as a free agent final 12 months on a two-year, $12 million deal.
Ebukam, like his closing two seasons with the Rams, produced simply 4 ½ sacks final season in his 49ers’ introduction. A reminder: he wants 4 extra to lastly surpass that whole this season.
BOBBY TURNER RETURNS
Bobby Turner, the 49ers’ working backs coach the earlier 5 seasons and a long-time knowledgeable within the Shahanan system, returned to the crew Friday to assist with the offense. Turner is wholesome and shifting effectively after hip surgical procedure, which was anticipated to maintain him occupied with rehab this season. Anythony Lynn changed Turner because the working backs coach this season and continued to run these drills Friday.
HEALTH CENTER
Tight finish Ross Dwelley (ribs) suited up for apply and labored on the aspect with a coach earlier than crew drills.
Remaining out of motion had been huge receiver Danny Grey (hip), left deal with Trent Williams (ankle), working again Ty Davis-Value (ankle), linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) and tight finish Tyler Kroft (knee). Security Tarvarius Moore was not noticed after being restricted Friday by a hamstring subject.
Originally published at San Diego News HQ
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