The 49ers’ Super Bowl hopes hinge on one surprising player: Mykel Williams. Drafted 11th overall in 2025, the defensive end tore his ACL as a rookie and underwhelmed with just one sack and 20 tackles. Now, back from injury and under a new defensive coordinator, Williams must become a pass-rushing force to match elite QBs like Sam Darnold and Matthew Stafford. With a stacked roster already featuring Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, Nick Bosa, and Fred Warner, Williams’ breakout could elevate the team — or his continued struggles could be the Achilles’ heel in a brutal division.
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