49ers defense playing at Super Bowl level

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Drake Jackson (95) reacts after defensive end Nick Bosa, bottom right, sacked New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton, bottom middle, during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) celebrates with offensive tackle Trent Williams after the 49ers defeated the New Orleans Saints in an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson, left, cannot catch a pass while being defended by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) and safety Talanoa Hufanga (29) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) celebrates after recovering a fumble by New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara with teammates linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (51) and safety George Odum during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jimmie Ward (1) reaches for a fumble by New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)