49ers Face Special Teams and Offensive Line Changes

The San Francisco 49ers are facing significant challenges with their special teams, which have been underperforming with issues like giving up long returns and having multiple kickers injured, potentially necessitating a change in coaching staff if improvements aren't made soon. Meanwhile, the 49ers' offensive line, bolstered by rookie Dominick Puni, has been effective, particularly in run blocking, marking a turnaround from being a previous weakness to a strength for the team. In college football, Virginia's Cavaliers are struggling with a three-game losing streak, needing to recover in their final games to be bowl eligible, despite some strong performances earlier in the season. Across the NFL, former Louisville and West Virginia players are making notable contributions, with Isaac Guerendo from the 49ers earning a Rookie of the Week nomination and Mountaineers like Beanie Bishop and David Long making impactful plays.