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49ers can’t let win vs. Seahawks distract them from sobering Mykel Williams reality

49ers edge rusher Mykel Williams made his highly anticipated debut on Sunday, but fans were reminded of a harsh reality.

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 12:00 PM
49ers can’t let win vs. Seahawks distract them from sobering Mykel Williams reality
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Zane Gelphman argues the 49ers must address edge rusher Mykel Williams' underwhelming production despite their 5-0 start.
  • Williams recorded zero sacks, zero quarterback hits, and one pressure on 23 snaps in his season debut against Seattle.
  • The 2024 first-round pick out of Georgia has registered only one sack across 10 career games for San Francisco.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Niner Noise argues that the San Francisco 49ers cannot overlook edge rusher Mykel Williams' continued struggles following their Week 5 win against the Seattle Seahawks. Despite the team improving to 5-0 under defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, Williams had a quiet season debut after recovering from an ACL tear, finishing with zero sacks and one pressure on 23 snaps.

The writer notes that Williams, selected 11th overall out of Georgia, has recorded just one sack across his first 10 career games. With alternatives like Keion White and rookie Romello Height producing on the defensive line, writer Zane Gelphman believes Williams must quickly step up to justify his first-round draft status.

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