Numbers don’t always tell the whole story, but they paint a pretty vivid picture of the 49ers’ struggles during their four-win 2018 season. Their ability to reverse their failures in a few key statistical categories could make or break their 2019 campaign.

The good news for their outlook this season is that they’ve taken steps this offseason to directly improve in those key areas. Here are five bad 49ers stats from last year that should be better in 2019:

Seven takeaways (two interceptions)

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The 49ers’ defense struggled last season due in part to their inability to get off the field with a takeaway. Their two interceptions were an NFL record low in that category. Their moves to address the pass rush should help them generate more turnovers despite the fact the rest of their defense will be relatively familiar. Dee Ford and Nick Bosa rushing the passer off the edge should force more fumbles on quarterback hits, and more interceptions because opposing signal callers won’t get to sit comfortably in the pocket and pick the secondary apart. New linebacker Kwon Alexander’s speed and aggressive playing style should also help force a few turnovers as well.