The Niners’ defensive line is thin heading into the season opener, with rookie Mykel Williams sidelined after his ACL tear and Nick Bosa still rehabbing. That leaves Keion White and Sam Okuayinonu as primary options, while Romello Height — a physically gifted rookie who didn’t dazzle in preseason — must step up. While Bosa’s presence could help Height by drawing attention, the team can’t rely on him alone. Expect pressure on Height to deliver early, or risk another shaky start for a defense already stretched thin.

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