49ers Defense Third in Points Allowed Under Morris

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris has quickly established himself as a major offseason addition, with the defense ranking among the NFL’s best through five games despite injuries and limited pressure from its pass rush. The unit is allowing the league’s third-fewest points and sixth-fewest yards per game, while its secondary has excelled under Morris. His flexible scheme has included sharply different personnel and formation choices from week to week, helping defenders play with greater confidence and make plays. Coach Kyle Shanahan praised Morris’s coaching and adjustments, saying he has had a major effect on the team; the two have a long history, and Shanahan had tried to hire him before.