The San Francisco 49ers walked off their home field with a convincing 35-13 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Week 2, pushing their record to 2-0. From the outside, it looked like a dominant performance. But once Pro Football Focus dropped their grades, things got real, revealing some pretty wild contrasts, especially among the team’s biggest names.
Offensive Stars Shine, But Others Raise Eyebrows
Let’s talk offense first. QB Brock Purdy was an absolute beast, snagging a phenomenal 96.6 PFF grade, easily leading the unit. TE George Kittle (90.2) and FB Kyle Juszczyk (83.1) were right there, with WRs Demarcus Robinson (80.8) and Mike Evans (80.0) making big impacts. Up front, the offensive line looked solid in pass protection, with LG Connor Colby (86.3), RG Dominick Puni (86.0), and C Jake Brendel (83.1) showing out. But then you hit the bottom five offensive grades, and it’s a head-scratcher. Christian McCaffrey posted a 63.1, and Deebo Samuel, usually a game-wrecker, only managed a shocking 58.4. RT Colton McKivitz also struggled with a 63.8 overall grade and a rough 48.3 in pass protection. Not what you expect from your primary playmakers, right?
Defensive Dominance With A Few Glaring Cracks
On defense, plenty to cheer about. DE Nick Bosa led the charge with an 84.5 grade. Linebackers Dre Greenlaw (83.0) and Fred Warner (74.4) were everywhere, and CB Renardo Green (74.6) plus S Marques Sigle (73.3) were sharp in the secondary. Greenlaw (73.4), Warner (72.8), and Renardo Green (75.1) all posted strong coverage grades. That’s the kind of top-tier play that shuts down opponents. However, some individual performances were way off the mark. LB Garret Wallow (49.1) and DL Osa Odighizuwa (48.2) had tough outings. But the truly alarming grades? DL James Thompson Jr. at 40.6, DL CJ West at a brutal 27.5, and CB Jack Jones at an equally shocking 26.7. Those numbers are just not going to cut it.
What These Early Grades Mean Going Into Week 3
So, the 49ers are 2-0 and set to face the Arizona Cardinals at home in Week 3, a game the source calls “not much of a challenge.” But these PFF grades give us a crucial early season look under the hood. While many stars shone brightly, those unexpected low grades for McCaffrey and Samuel, plus some glaring defensive struggles from specific players, are definitely something to keep an eye on. Consistency across the board is key for a team with high aspirations. Let’s see if these guys can tighten it up and smooth out those individual bumps as the season rolls on.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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