Staying healthy
The 49ers managed to overcome a rash of injuries last season that typically would’ve derailed a team. Expecting a repeat performance from reserves shoved into action by injury isn’t realistic though. The 49ers won 13 games despite missing both offensive tackles, Kyle Juszczyk, George Kittle, Weston Richburg, Kwon Alexander, Jaquiski Tartt, Dee Ford, Jimmie Ward, Ahkello Witherspoon and others for extended periods of time. Getting more games from their starters will be key in overcoming the Super Bowl loser’s curse.