Bosa remains a premier pass-rusher, yet a youthful surrounding corps around him tests his consistency. He must anchor a defense that leans on disruptive edge play to cover for other rookies and sustain top-tier performance.

Bosa anchors SF’s defensive line, with Warner also prominent in Seattle’s opening-night challenge. His edge pressure and run-stopping ability are central to SF’s plan to disrupt Seattle’s rookie-claimed offense and force Seattle into longer, more difficult third downs.

Bosa’s holdout history provides context for Jennings’ situation, hinting at how a ramp-up may unfold. His absence would weaken SF’s edge pressure early, but his return should accelerate SF’s pass rush. The Week 1 matchup against Seattle tests both his health and the defense’s ability to impose pressure.

Nick Bosa leads the piece as the focal point of the overpay debate. His five-year deal with the 49ers, signed at 26, carries a high annual value that fuels questions about return on investment given two recent sub-elite seasons. Yet his ceiling as a game-wrecker keeps him central to fantasy lineups when SF’s defense anchors your squad, making him a high-risk/high-reward asset in dynasty leagues.

Bosa anchors SF’s pass rush, a critical element SF will lean on to challenge Rams’ protection and Stafford’s time to throw, setting up a fierce head-to-head in the division.