Rookie wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk played 50 snaps on Sunday against the New England Patriots and was Pro Football Focus' highest-graded (89.0) skill position player from the matchup. He finished the game with six catches for 115 yards — his first NFL game surpassing 100 yards receiving.
The highest-graded player from the game — with significant snaps — was guard Laken Tomlinson who earned an overall mark of 91.1.
On defense, the highest-graded player with 30-or-more snaps was linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair. Defensive back Jamar Taylor and linebacker Fred Warner, both of whom hauled in interceptions, also scored high marks.
Below were the five highest-graded 49ers players on offense against the Patriots.
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