Talanoa Hufanga might be a Pro Bowler, but his pass coverage in recent weeks is the Niners’ biggest concern heading into the playoffs.
The book is out on the safety who plays more like a strong-side linebacker, and teams are targeting him in the pass game.Heading into the postseason, the 49ers are the oddsmakers’ favorites to win the NFC. But Hufanga is the Niners’ ultimate X-factor. If he plays well in these playoffs, the 49ers’ defense is strong enough to carry the team to a Super Bowl victory.We all know that quarterback play is critical in the postseason.
It’s a tough thing to ask the average fan to care about — after all, safeties are rarely on the screen when you watch the game on TV.
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