Christian McCaffrey Primed For Big Night Against Giants

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is likely to find running room when the team hosts the New York Giants in their home opener Thursday night. In Week 2, McCaffrey rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries with three receptions on three targets for 19 yards. His workload remained heavy, getting […]

Elijah Mitchell Totally Uninvolved In Week 2 Win

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell made no contribution to the team's 30-23 victory over the Rams in Los Angeles on Sunday. Mitchell, 25, did not garner a single carry or target. The good news is that no other running back on the 49ers' roster besides starter Christian McCaffrey got any touches either. It's […]

San Francisco 49ers D/ST Underwhelms In Week 2

The San Francisco 49ers D/ST unit had two interceptions but only one sack and allowed 23 points to the Rams in Sunday's tilt in Los Angeles. While many had the 49ers as a top-2 D/ST option coming in, the Rams' offense gave them a surprisingly tough battle. For most of the day, Los Angeles' offensive […]

Jake Moody With Another Three Field Goals Sunday

San Francisco 49ers rookie kicker Jake Moody had a performance on Sunday in Los Angeles against the Rams that was nearly identical to the one he had in Week 1. This week he was 3-for-3 on field goal attempts from 27, 57, and 26 yards and made all three of his extra-point attempts. The one […]

George Kittle Chips In Three Catches Sunday

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle didn't find much involvement in his team's passing attack during Sunday's Week 2 win over the Rams in Los Angeles. He finished the afternoon with three receptions on as many targets for 30 yards. Of more use to head coach Kyle Shanahan than to his fantasy managers was […]

Brandon Aiyuk Comes Back To Earth In Week 2

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk couldn't repeat his Week 1 breakout performance in Sunday's 30-23 win against the Rams in Los Angeles. Aiyuk, 25, hauled in three of his six targets for 43 yards. It was a disappointment for fantasy managers who were hoping to see more evidence of a transformation from a […]

Christian McCaffrey Gashes Rams Defense In Los Angeles

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey had another productive day in Sunday's 30-23 win against the Rams in Los Angeles. McCaffrey had 20 carries for 116 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown. He also caught all three of his targets for 19 yards receiving. Similar to Week 1, a large portion of his production came […]

Deebo Samuel Rushes For Touchdown In Win

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel contributed to his team's 30-23 Week 1 win against the Rams in Los Angeles through the air and on the ground. He finished the day with six receptions on nine targets for 63 yards to go with five carries for 38 yards, including a 17-yard touchdown. Samuel very […]

Brock Purdy Sneaks A Touchdown In Week 2

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy put together a workmanlike showing in Sunday's 30-23 win against the Rams in Los Angeles. With his arm Purdy had a modest day, completing 17-of-25 passes for 206 yards, no touchdowns, and no interceptions. However, he salvaged his fantasy day with a one-yard touchdown run on a quarterback sneak […]

San Francisco 49ers D/ST - Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football

The San Francisco 49ers D/ST dominated the Steelers in Pittsburgh in Week 1, accumulating five sacks and two interceptions, while only allowing seven points. 49ers all-pro edge rusher Nick Bosa only played in 56% of defensive snaps, a number that is expected to go up as Bosa gets up to speed following a holdout that […]

Jake Moody - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football

San Francisco 49ers rookie kicker Jake Moody hit field goals of 41, 32, and 40 yards with no misses last week at the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also nailed all three of his extra-point attempts. It remains to be seen whether Moody can ascend to hang around perennial top fantasy producers like Justin Tucker, Harrison Butker, […]

George Kittle - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle performed modestly in a Week 1 victory at the Pittsburgh Steelers, catching three balls on six targets for 19 yards and no touchdowns. Kittle was a game-time decision with a groin strain coming into that game so fantasy managers who stuck with him were happy to see him […]

Brandon Aiyuk - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk had a breakout day in a 30-7 Week 1 victory at the Pittsburgh Steelers. The fourth-year pro out of Arizona State lit up the box score with eight receptions on as many targets for 129 yards and two touchdowns. More importantly, the trust and rapport developing between Aiyuk […]

Deebo Samuel - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel opened the season with a somewhat disappointing performance last week in the team's 30-7 win at the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 49ers produced plenty of offense against an improved defensive unit, but Samuel only got a modest slice of the pie, finishing with five catches for 55 yards and […]

Elijah Mitchell - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell was mostly uninvolved in the team's Week 1 victory at the Pittsburgh Steelers, handling only five carries and being targeted only once in the passing game. He didn't find much success in his few opportunities either, finishing with 10 yards and no catches. Regardless, Mitchell remains a rosterable […]

Christian McCaffrey - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey had a classic CMC performance in the team's Week 1 win at the Pittsburgh Steelers. McCaffrey rushed for 152 yards on 22 carries, including a 65-yard touchdown run, and chipped in three receptions on five targets for 17 yards. In Week 2, he'll travel to Los Angeles to […]

Brock Purdy - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy completed 65.5% of his 29 attempts for 220 yards and two touchdowns in a 30-7 Week 1 win at the Pittsburgh Steelers. Purdy, who still hasn't lost a game in which he has taken the majority of snaps, did not throw any interceptions in the contest and even rushed […]

49ers D/ST Dominant In Win

The San Francisco 49ers defense/special teams unit dominated the Steelers offense in Pittsburgh on Sunday. Fantasy managers who started San Francisco were rewarded with five sacks, two interceptions, and only seven points allowed. The 49ers' run defense gave up just 41 yards on the ground on only 10 carries. San Francisco's offense got out to […]

Jake Moody Makes Good On All Opportunities In Season Opener

San Francisco 49ers rookie kicker Jake Moody made all three of his field goal tries and hit all three of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 30-7 win at the Pittsburgh Steelers. It was an encouraging NFL debut for the third-round pick out of Michigan as he hit field goals of 41, 32, and 40 yards. […]

George Kittle With Three Receptions In Week 1

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle caught three passes on six targets for 19 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Kittle, who was a game-time decision coming off of a groin injury, did not contribute as much as fantasy managers would have hoped. As good a football player as Kittle is, he is […]

Brandon Aiyuk Catches Two Touchdowns In Season Opener

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk caught all of his eight targets for 129 yards and two touchdowns in the 49ers' Week 1 victory at the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Aiyuk caught his first touchdown in the back of the end zone after making cornerback Patrick Peterson slip with a nice move on an […]

Deebo Samuel Efficient In Season-Opening Win

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel caught five passes for 55 yards on seven targets in the 49ers' Week 1 win at the Pittsburgh Steelers. Samuel took a back seat to fellow receiver Brandon Aiyuk in targets and production in this one. Fantasy managers love to see the efficiency of 11 yards per reception […]

Elijah Mitchell Finds Little Involvement In Season Opener

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell handled five carries for 10 yards and no catches on one target in Sunday's Week 1 win at the Pittsburgh Steelers. While fantasy managers understand that Mitchell is clearly secondary to Christian McCaffrey in San Francisco's offense, it would have been nice to see him average more than […]

Brock Purdy Throws Two Touchdowns In Opener

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy led his team to a Week 1 victory at the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Purdy completed 19-of-29 passes for 220 yards and two touchdowns. He also added three carries for 20 yards but lost a fumble. Both of his touchdowns were thrown to wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, one of […]

Christian McCaffrey Explodes For Huge Day In Week 1

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey went off in Sunday's season opener at the Pittsburgh Steelers. McCaffrey finished the day with 22 carries for 152 yards, including a 65-yard touchdown scamper. He also hauled in three catches on five targets for 17 yards. Fantasy managers have to be thrilled with the heavy usage in […]

Jauan Jennings Not A Recommended Option In Week 1

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings comes into Week 1 at the Pittsburgh Steelers as the team's third option at wide receiver. While many NFL offenses have fantasy-viable players at WR3, San Francisco hasn't proven to be one of them. Target hogs Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, and Brandon Aiyuk combined with the […]

Elijah Mitchell To Spell McCaffrey In Season Opener

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell enters Week 1 at the Pittsburgh Steelers as the clear No. 2 to starter Christian McCaffrey. In 2022, Mitchell ran for 279 yards and two touchdowns during an injury-riddled season. He did not play at all in the preseason and should be healthy and fresh. Mitchell is a […]

San Francisco 49ers D/ST Poised As Top 10 Option In Opener

The San Francisco 49ers D/ST is a solid fantasy play in Week 1 at the Pittsburgh Steelers. In 2022, the 49ers sported one of the premier defensive units in the NFL, especially against the rush. Fred Warner and company only allowed 77.7 yards per game on the ground, good for second-best in the league. It's […]

Brock Purdy Looks To Continue Winning Ways In Season Opener

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will look to continue his undefeated streak as a starter at the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. In 2022 Purdy rattled off seven straight wins when then-starter Jimmy Garoppolo went down with a foot injury. This year he figures to be a better real-life quarterback than in fantasy, where his […]

Brandon Aiyuk Looks To Start Season Strong In Week 1

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk will look to build on his career-best 2022 season in Week 1 at the Pittsburgh Steelers. Last season, Aiyuk parlayed a 22.4% target share into 78 catches for 1,015 yards and 8 touchdowns. Although it's unclear how Pittsburgh may attempt to defend the 49ers' passing game, San Francisco's […]