The 49ers might not be hitting on all cylinders yet, but linebacker Fred Warner is a problem to be reckoned with. Warner is one of the best LBs in the league and he’s been a First-Team All-Pro in three of the last four seasons. There aren’t many defensive players tobetter.
Through seven games this season, another All-Pro year looks like it’s coming for the leader of the 49ers’ defense. Warner leads the defense in tackles, has a sack, two tackles for a loss and two interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown.
In his last two games against the Cowboys, Warner’s wreaked havoc. In the 2023 meeting, Warner had a sack, a forced fumble which the 49ers recovered, and an interception. The pick was his second off quarterback Dak Prescott in as many games, matching the one he got in the 2022 playoff matchup.
Warner is an elite defensive player who affects offenses each week, and the Cowboys have to hate facing him in Week 8.
