The two players who earned Pro Football Focus' top grades during the Week 14 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints combined for just 10 snaps. Saints tight end Jared Cook caught two passes for 64 yards and two touchdowns in the first quarter before exiting with a concussion. He did not return. 49ers safety Tarvarius Moore was a key contributor on special teams and was in on just one defensive snap, but it was enough to earn him San Francisco's highest grade.
Two 49ers who saw more playing time and made a significant impact during the 48-46 win were wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders on offense and defensive end Nick Bosa on defense. Sanders finished with an overall grade of 83.3 while Bosa earned an 83.6 grade.
Sanders finished the game with seven catches for 157 yards with a touchdown but also completed a touchdown pass to running back Raheem Mostert. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo had a passer rating of 116.2 when targeting Sanders.
.@JimmyG_10 to @ESanders_10. 75 yards! 🙌
The @49ers respond in a big way! #GoNiners #SFvsNO
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The @49ers get a little tricky…
And @ESanders_10 has a touchdown pass to @RMos_8Ball! #GoNiners #SFvsNO
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Nick Bosa finished the game with two tackles, a pass defensed, and four total pressures, including two hits and two hurries against quarterback Drew Brees.
Below are the five highest-graded 49ers players on offense against the Saints.
- Emmanuel Sanders, WR (83.3)
- George Kittle, TE (82.2)
- Matt Breida, RB (81.9)
- Jimmy Garoppolo, QB (81.6)
- Raheem Mostert, RB (74.9)
Below are the five highest-graded 49ers players on defense.
- Tarvarius Moore, SS (89.2)
- Nick Bosa, DE (83.6)
- Richard Sherman, CB (76.2)
- Sheldon Day, DT (74.8)
- D.J. Jones, DT (74.5)
