49ers pass defense by the numbers

The 49ers run defense has been outstanding the past three games, allowing just 61 rushing yards per game — second-best in the league behind the Seahawks over that span.

The 49ers pass defense hasn’t been outstanding the past three games.

49ers defensive stats and NFL ranks over the past three games:
Opponents’ passer rating: 87.1 (20th-best in the NFL)
Opponents’ completion percentage: 63.36 (22nd)
Opponents’ yards per pass attempt: 6.7 (17th)
Opponents’ passing touchdowns per game: 2.0 (tied for 22nd)
Opponents’ passing first downs per game: 14.7 (tied for 29th)
Sack percentage: 4.38 (26th)

Is this an aberration or a trend? Are you concerned about the 49ers pass defense’s ability to stop Aaron Rodgers at Lambeau on Sunday, especially if Carlos Rogers can’t play? Keep in mind, the 49ers pass defense posted these lackluster stats against Mike Glennon, Matt Ryan and Carson Palmer.

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