SANTA CLARA — Nick Bosa hardly ever whines about holding penalties that aren’t known as towards responsible opposing linemen. For years, the 49ers’ fan base, coaches and teammates griped a lot on his behalf, particularly after the 2019 workforce’s Tremendous Bowl loss.
However Bosa did pipe up a couple of non-call in Monday night time’s win over the Los Angeles Rams, although he mentioned he talked about it “just one time.”
Any single play has the potential to replicate Bosa’s focus and significance to the NFL’s No. 1-ranked protection, as not solely the league’s sack chief with six, however a resilient run stuffer.
“It looks as if he simply doesn’t get drained in any respect,” cornerback Emmanuel Moseley mentioned.
“Nick’s an all-around participant and by no means actually takes a down off,” coach Kyle Shanahan mentioned.
Therefore, Bosa wasn’t going to let one non-call slide when it got here to beating the Rams 24-9 and leveling everybody’s file at 2-2.
On the sooner play in query, Bosa famous that the official was trying downfield as an alternative of appropriately on the trenches, and Bosa believes the official didn’t accurately hear his attraction for justice, which he mentioned went like this:
Bosa: “He tackled me.”
Official: “He can try this.”
That response, Bosa mentioned Wednesday, indicated the official “should not have heard me.” Plus, Bosa famous that Los Angeles is a rival that “will get away with lots” of holding.
The following day, Shanahan mentioned he “couldn’t agree extra” with the notion Bosa is getting held extra this season, and that the 49ers file weekly complaints with league officers.
Bosa was fast to throw a bone to them Wednesday: “The refs haven’t been too unhealthy this yr.”
Subsequent up are the Carolina Panthers, who’ve drawn seven holding penalties of their 1-3 begin whereas defending Baker Mayfield, a quarterback who’s drawn Bosa’s ire since their Oklahoma-Ohio State days. Three years in the past, in Bosa’s fifth NFL recreation, he sacked Mayfield twice in a rout over the Cleveland Browns, and Bosa celebrated by planting an imaginary flag within the turf to reflect what Mayfield as soon as did at Ohio State’s stadium.
Requested if he’s stored in contact with Mayfield since their October 2019 matchup, Bosa mentioned: “I don’t assume we’ve ever been in contact.”
When Bosa appeared earlier Thursday on KNBR 680-AM, he mentioned of Mayfield: “I don’t assume I known as him out final time earlier than the sport. I simply known as him out after. Possibly I’ll simply name him out after, when it goes the way in which we would like it to.”
Mayfield, the No. 1 total choose in 2018, was traded to the Panthers three months in the past for a 2024 conditional fifth-round choose. He ranks thirty first in completion share (54.7) and thirtieth in passer score (75.0), with 4 landing passes, three interceptions and 11 sacks in Carolina’s 1-3 begin.
Wednesday, Bosa received observe off to relaxation for the primary time this season. He’s performed 77 p.c of the defensive snaps. However he's not a one-man present. He’s praised the “elite” gamers in any respect ranges of the protection, which may very well be with out beginning defensive tackles Javon Kinlaw (knee) and Arik Armstead (foot) this week.
“I’d like to have Arik and Javon, however whoever’s in there may be fairly darn good,” Bosa mentioned. That was evident Monday night time as not solely did he have two sacks however so did Samson Ebukam, whereas one sack apiece got here from Hassan Ridgeway, Charles Omenihu and nickel again Deommodore Lenior.
WARD, VERRETT PRACTICE
Security Jimmie Ward (hamstring) and cornerback Jason Verrett (knee) seemed spry of their season debuts at observe, and whereas each might play Sunday, the 49ers have three weeks to activate them off damage lists.
Ward, who received harm in mid-August, is “very keen” to play however not adamantly looking for to reclaim his beginning function, which veteran Tashaun Gipson Sr. impressively has crammed whereas working alongside breakout star Talanoa Hufanga.
“He’s performed lights out. Gip, too, you need to give him his flowers, too. Each have been enjoying lights out,” Ward mentioned. “Hopefully they've me again within the rotation, nonetheless they do it. I belief the teaching workers. I’ll be sitting on the sideline trying fairly and itching to hit any individual, or cowl any individual.
“I’m very keen. However I don’t assume the protection wants me proper now. What are we, No. 1. They don’t want me. They will preserve me clear till they want me.”
NO NFL HONORS
If the 49ers wish to really feel snubbed or disrespected, they'll look to the NFL’s weekly player-of-the-week awards. Their protection hasn’t produced a winner since 2020 (Fred Warner, Week 16), and Monday night time’s candidates includedHufanga (pick-six), Bosa (two sacks, 12 hurries), Samson Ebukam (two sacks, pressured fumble) and Dre Greenlaw (15 tackles). An Eagles defender has received NFC honors every of the previous three weeks, and Hasson Reddick earned this week’s with two sacks, two pressured fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
The NFC’s offensive award, reasonably than go to Deebo Samuel for his 57-yard landing, as an alternative went to Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith for his actions towards the Detroit Lions’ Thirty second-ranked scoring protection.
NFC Defensive Participant of Week award went for a third straight week to an #Eagles defender (Hasson Reddick)#49ers #1 protection (nor Deebo) not honored but this season. Talanoa Hufanga pick-6 iced MNF win, Nick Bosa’s 2 sacks put him in NFL lead with 6, Dre Greenlaw had 15 tackles.
— Cam Inman (@CamInman) October 5, 2022
STAT SHEET
On Deebo Samuel’s 57-yard landing Monday, 52 yards got here after the catch, and, in accordance with Zebra Know-how’s monitoring knowledge, he truly coated 79.7 on the bottom that play, essentially the most of any receiver in Week 4. His yards-after-catch proliferation has him at plus-699 yards over anticipated outcomes, and he’s the one participant plus-500.
HEALTH CENTER
Different not working towards beside Kinlaw and Armstead had been offensive tackles Trent Williams (ankle) and Colton McKivitiz (knee); working again Ty Davis-Value (ankle), tight finish Tyler Kroft (knee), and, security Tarvarius Moore (hamstring). Restricted: huge receiver Jauan Jennings (ankle) and tight finish Ross Dwelley (ribs).
Huge receiver Danny Grey returned to observe after lacking final week with a hip situation.