# 49ers Have Bigger Problem Than Pass Rush

> 49ers run defense struggles despite pass rush focus.
- Title: 49ers Have Bigger Problem Than Pass Rush | Shortify
- Summary: 49ers run defense struggles despite pass rush focus. San Francisco 49ers run defense ranks 24th in success rate but avoids big plays, forcing them to…
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- Source: San Francisco 49ers On SI — https://si.com/nfl/49ers/onsi/49ers-have-bigger-problem-pass-rush-deadline
- Published: 2026-10-15T23:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: san francisco 49ers, run defense, pass rush, trade deadline, nfl, pff, sports
## Trade deadline near
As the San Francisco 49ers get closer to the trade deadline, many suggest adding a pass rusher.
## Run defense issue
The 49ers run defense is the area San Francisco must pay attention to.
## Edge rusher thin
The 49ers edge rusher room entered the year thin but got Mykel Williams back.
## Interior linemen grades
Osa Odighizuwa has 66 pass rush grade and 32 run defense grade, per PFF.
## Interior linemen grades
Gracen Halton has 72 pass rush grade and 53 run defense grade, per PFF.
## IR status
C.J. West and Alfred Collins are on IR, the two interior linemen who were supposed to be run defenders.
## Run defense ranking
The 49ers rank 4th in run defense EPA/play but 24th in success rate.
## Run defense impact
Teams shift away from run because 49ers avoid big plays with Fred Warner and back end.
## Future challenge
The 49ers will face a team that moves the ball and sticks to running the ball.
## Key takeaway

San Francisco 49ers run defense ranks 24th in success rate but avoids big plays, forcing them to prioritize run defense over pass rush at trade deadline.