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 […]

Deebo Samuel Enters Season As Solid WR2

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is a quality play for fantasy managers in Week 1 at the Pittsburgh Steelers. Samuel, who had a frustrating year in 2022 due to injury, nevertheless retains the upside of his excellent 2021 season. The Steelers should have an improved and healthier defense than they did in 2022, […]

Christian McCaffrey Among The Best Options In Season Opener

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey will look to begin justifying his top 3 ADP in fantasy drafts this fall in Week 1 at the Pittsburgh Steelers. In 2022, McCaffrey racked up 1,139 yards rushing with eight touchdowns. He also had 741 yards and five touchdowns on 85 receptions. Always a dual threat out […]

Breakout Wide Receivers for Fantasy Football: Must-Have Late Round Picks - Allen Lazard, Nico Collins, Jakobi Meyers, more

For fantasy football players, draft season is like Christmas morning to a child. It only comes around once a year, and we all look forward to getting our favorite presents. While our thoughts are often dominated by big-ticket players as we approach the draft, the difference between missing the playoffs and winning a league championship […]

Tyrion Davis-Price Leads 49ers Rushing Attack On Friday

San Francisco 49ers running back Tyrion Davis-Price led his offense in rushing for the second time in three preseason games Friday night. Davis-Price carried 10 times for 61 yards in the 23-12 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. He also chipped in 16 yards receiving on two of three targets. While Davis-Price looked great with […]

Deebo Samuel Catches Two Passes In Final Preseason Game

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel caught two passes on three targets for 18 yards in the 49ers' 23-12 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday night. The fifth-year pro out of South Carolina played in San Francisco's first two drives, catching one pass in each before heading to the bench. Samuel's 2022 […]

Brock Purdy Rushes For Touchdown In Final Preseason Game

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy ran the ball for a touchdown on his lone carry in the 49ers' 23-12 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday night. On the play, Purdy scrambled to his left, held the safety with a pump fake, and jogged in untouched. With his arm, Purdy completed five of […]

Brandon Aiyuk Leads 49ers In Receiving During Final Preseason Game

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk hauled in one of three targets for 35 yards in the 49ers' 23-12 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday. On a night in which nine 49ers had at least one reception and none had more than two, Aiyuk's lone catch and run was good enough to […]

Jakobi Meyers (WR, LV): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~118 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~149 ANALYSIS:  Jakobi Meyers, 26, had a career year with New England in 2022. He caught 67 passes for 804 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 13 PPR points per week. He missed two games with a knee injury early in the year and missed Week 14 with […]

Deebo Samuel Looks Explosive After The Catch

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel caught two passes on three targets for 39 yards in Saturday's 21-20 preseason win against the Denver Broncos. Samuel, 27, came out of the game after the first drive alongside starters Brock Purdy and Brandon Aiyuk. The catches came on short routes, after which the versatile Samuel did […]

Ronnie Bell Leads 49ers In Receiving Again

Rookie wide receiver Ronnie Bell paced the San Francisco 49ers in receiving for the second-straight preseason game on Saturday. In the 21-20 defeat of the Denver Broncos, Bell caught seven passes on nine targets for 114 yards, including a 43-yard catch-and-run. He did have a drop that bounced off his face mask and into the […]

Trey Lance Looks Better In Second Preseason Game

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance looked comfortable and decisive in Saturday's 21-20 preseason win against the Denver Broncos. He took the bulk of the snaps and turned in a 12-for-18 performance for 173 yards, one touchdown, and an interception. He was far from perfect and probably should have had another interception, but he also […]

Brock Purdy Moves Ball Effectively In First Action Back From Surgery

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) drew the preseason start and moved the ball effectively in the opening drive of the 49ers 21-20 win against the Denver Broncos on Saturday night. He completed four out of five passes for 65 yards in the brief appearance. The drive fizzled out and ended in a field […]

Ross Dwelley Catches Touchdown On Deflection

San Francisco 49ers tight end Ross Dwelley caught three passes for 18 yards and a touchdown on four targets in Sunday's preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders. With starter George Kittle a healthy scratch, Dwelley was in line for more snaps and performed well. The touchdown pass he caught was actually intended for wide […]

Ronnie Bell Heavily Involved In Offense Against Raiders

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ronnie Bell had three catches for 58 yards on six targets in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He also chipped in 15 yards rushing on one carry. Bell, a seventh-round pick out of Michigan, made the most of his first NFL action with head coach Kyle […]