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Requiring only a single word — “nightmare” — to describe Nick Bosa’s presence along San Francisco’s edge, New England’s offensive coordinator, in the game’s lead-up, also outlined the importance of his quarterback getting the ball out quickly. Ironically capable of helping make that happen from the opposing side, Bosa got to work, barreling around the edge with a flawlessly-used swipe move before capturing the Patriots’ quarterback for a strip-sack and fortuitous fumble recovery. 2022’s Defensive Player of the Year lived up to his frightening description, bending the game with nine pressures and the NFL’s quickest pass rush get-off time (0.51 seconds) over the last seven seasons. Bosa also contributed five tackles (one for a loss), a fumble and recovery, and a QB hit in the 49ers’ 30-13 win on Sept. 29, 2024.