DT Pass/Run Defense

DT percentile grades in pass rush and run defense. 

The Buck Stops Here

The Colts are trading 3-time Pro-Bowl DT DeForest Buckner back to the 49ers, per Adam Schefter. The 49ers will pay the $7.944M left on DeForest Buckner’s contract this year, per Pelissero. The cost will be their 2027 4th Round selection.

TNT

Only 7 running backs have an explosive run rate higher than CMC and four of them are backups. CMC is still elite, just keep him healthy. I don't expect Guerendo to be activated anytime soon.

Trader John

Put your 49ers GM hat on, what’s your ultimate bye week and trade deadline wish list? Who are you targeting, what roster moves are you making, and what does this team need to give it every opportunity to make a serious Super Bowl run? 

49ers Fall To The Falcons 29-20

Purdy finished the game 27of 40 for 288 yards, 1 TD and 2 INT's. Black got into the turnover competition with a lost fumble, followed by James, followed by Kittle. It was a sloppy, undisciplined effort and that's an indication of a worn-down team. Eddie Piñeiro continues to miss extra points, and I'd be shocked if they don't bring in a kicker over the bye to send a message. It'll be fascinating to see what this team looks like coming out of the bye. I'd recommend flushing this one straight away and focus on getting as healthy as humanely possible.  
 

Week 7: 49ers vs. Falcons

The Falcons have the 3rd highest percentage of pass rushes with just 4 rushers this year, per SumerSports. Last year with Jeff Ulbrich and Raheem Morris, they were 31st in the NFL in the same category.

This year: 44% pressure rate. Last year: 38% pressure rate.

They are doing this, admittedly through just 6 games, rushing 4 from a group made up of Cameron Thomas, Gervon Dexter, Samson Ebukam, Brandon Dorlus, Maason Smith and 34-year-old recently retired Za'Darius Smith.

Michael Penix when pressured:

31% completions 22% sack rate

Atlanta blitzed at its 2 highest rates of the season the last 2 weeks (32% and 34%) Brock Purdy when blitzed this season: 10.0 YPA (#1 in NFL) 7 TD, 1 INT

Purdy has never lost to the NFC South and that won't change today. Niners win 24-21

Running Free