49ers prove age is just a number with unique piece of NFL history
Niners Nation • • sports
Key Points:
- The San Francisco 49ers, despite a front office focus on youth, are relying heavily on veteran players to power their 4-0 start in the 2026 NFL season.
- Key veteran contributions include Deebo Samuel's third touchdown, Christian McCaffrey's goal-line score, and George Kittle's impressive 56-yard catch-and-run against the Denver Broncos.
- The 49ers have set an NFL record with 11 receiving touchdowns scored by players aged 30 or older through the first four games of the season.
- Injuries to younger players like De’Zhaun Stribling and Ricky Pearsall have increased reliance on experienced pass-catchers, who remain crucial to the team's current success.
- As they prepare for Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks, the 49ers' veteran offense continues to make them one of the best teams in the league early in the season.
