... respect from opponents, it's about earning it. The 49ers have played teams that they should beat in Arizona, Seattle, and St. Louis.

The only team the 49ers faced so far that is considered an above average team is the Minnesota Vikings, who they played extremely well against.

If it wasn't for a defender falling down in the end zone the 49ers very well could be 4-0, and have one respectable win. But as 49ers fans, we know what happened at the end of that game which resulted in the first loss and the 49ers fell to 3-1.

Their fifth game was their biggest test of the season against the Atlanta Falcons. This game was supposed to be a battle of defenses. It only took the first few possessions of the game before being able to noti...

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