Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks of the San Francisco 49ers coaches from the sidelines during the NFC Championship Game against the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium on Jan. 28, 2024, in Santa ...

"I don't know if you can contain him," Wilks said, via the official transcript. "We have to do a great job swarming the ball, and he's phenomenal. He's four-three on paper, he is four-three on tape.

Philosophically, Wilks believes football games are won with sound fundamentals more than schematics. His preferred defense has been a 4-3, which would help the Lions avoid a significant personnel ...

San Francisco defensive coordinator Steve Wilks said his unit's play was "unacceptable" during a 34-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship Game. "Collectively as a team, I can tell ...

The Lions gashed the 49ers’ defensive line last week for three rushing touchdowns in the first half alone. San Francisco was able to limit Detroit’s run game in the second half, but not before ...

Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks recapped the performance of S Ji'Ayir Brown, DB Deommodore Lenoir and other 49ers players in the Divisional Round and shared a scouting report on the Detroit ...

On Friday, defensive coordinator Steve Wilks was asked by reporters about recent comments from coach Kyle Shanahan and multiple defensive players about issues with effort and pursuit on defense ...

The Detroit Lions were clearly dominated by the Carolina Panthers on Christmas Eve.. Panthers head coach Steve Wilks had his team primed and ready to perform. Carolina still had fight left in it ...

Steve Wilks was the defensive coordinator for a defense that allowed the third-fewest points in the NFL this season. He was the architect whose adjustments held the Green Bay Packers and Detroit ...

Campbell flashed that trademark candor again Saturday afternoon, using some spicy language to congratulate Panthers interim coach Steve Wilks after Carolina beat Detroit, 37-23. “That was an ...

The Lions lost to the Panthers 37-23 in a significant blow to their playoff hopes, and the game was not close. The Panthers totaled 570 yards of total offense, including 320 yards rushing.

Before the 49ers could stage a dramatic come-from-behind win over the Lions, the home team had to dig a 17-point hole. And the 49ers are troubled by the defensive performance that contributed to ...