San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and defensive end Nick Bosa are being examined for their potential to create a disruptive pass-rush effect similar to that of Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. The question arises from a January 11, 2020, NFC divisional playoff game at Levi's Stadium, where Buckner sacked Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins with Bosa closing in, as captured in an Associated Press photograph. The San Francisco Chronicle's Eric Branch and Harrison Rich explored the comparison in a story published November 7, 2026.
Could 49ers Duo of DeForest Buckner and Nick Bosa Unleash a Jeffery Simmons-Like Effect?
