Watch: 49ers defense forces clutch turnover in red zone vs. Bengals

Bend don’t break.

Although Joe Burrow has got off to a clinical start in Santa Clara, the San Francisco 49ers’ defense have stepped up when it’s mattered most. After getting Burrow off the field with a sack on third down on the previous drive, the 49ers defense bent but didn’t break against the Bengals on the following drive.

Burrow again drove the Bengals down the field with little pressure from the 49ers’ defense. However, when the ball got close to the end zone, the 49ers’ defensive unit came up clutch again.

With the Bengals knocking on the door at the three yard line, Burrow slung a pass to tight end Irv Smith Jr.. On the way to bringing Smith Jr. down, Isaiah Oliver, Talanoa Hufanga and Clelin Ferrell were able to come up with a forced fumble which resulted in the 49ers getting the ball back.

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