6 players to help 49ers defense regain dominant form vs. Rams

The 49ers have to rely on their leaders to get back on track defensively against the Rams.

LB Fred Warner

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The Rams started undergoing an offensive renaissance thanks to the increased use of tight end Tyler Higbee while Everett was out. Now Everett is due to play Saturday, which means the Rams may give more two tight end looks. That means Warner’s coverage prowess will be on display against both tight ends, and against some of the receivers he winds up lining up over. Warner is another Pro Bowl snub who could highlight that fact with a huge game vs. LA.