Grading the 49ers' players and coaches after losing 13
Sports Illustrated••general
Key Points:
- The San Francisco 49ers suffered a humiliating 13-3 home loss to the Seattle Seahawks, marking their worst offensive performance in nine years under coach Kyle Shanahan.
- Quarterback Brock Purdy faced heavy pressure and struggled to connect downfield, while the running game was ineffective, with Christian McCaffrey averaging just 2.9 yards per carry and making a costly fumble.
- Wide receivers and tight ends underperformed, with Jauan Jennings and George Kittle failing to make significant contributions, and concerns raised about the reliability of injured players like Ricky Pearsall.
- The defensive line and linebackers struggled to stop the run, compounded by injuries, while the defensive backs failed to contain key Seahawks receivers,
