The Niners offense has been fun to watch. But like the Patriots, the real story is a lights-out D that leads the league in yards allowed, is second in points allowed, dominates field position and TOP, creates turnovers and allows the O to play loose since they're almost always playing with a lead and/or not concerned about the D handling a quick change.
The Niners offense has been a pleasant surprise this season and can look downright scary at times as it did yesterday. But beating the Rams 20-7 wasn't because the offense is unstoppable. Same thing when they beat Bill Callahan's Redskins 9-0 (in a heavy rainstorm) and the Mason Rudolph-led Steelers 24-20.
I'm a Niners fan btw. This season has been a lot of fun so far. Love what I'm seeing on both sides of the ball. But the schedule has been very friendly. I'm curious to see what happens Weeks 12-14 when they face the Pack, @Ravens and @Saints. The Seahawks in two weeks should also be a good measure.
Bottom line as it relates to Husker comparisons, I'd much rather see NU develop a D-line and overall defense that resembles what the Niners are trotting out these days. We already have a dynamic "positionless" offense that puts up points when healthy. We need more depth and playmakers there, especially on the O-line, but we have a scheme/coach that can get it done.
But watching the Niners continually collapse the pocket with Nick Bosa running wild off the edge reminds me of the old-school Blackshirts. Not surprising given that the Niners have spent their top draft pick on a D-lineman 4 out of the last 5 years. The other year they took an OT. Build up your lines and the rest will follow.