The San Francisco 49ers have firmly established themselves as one of the NFL's premier teams, positioning them as legitimate contenders for Super Bowl 58. Naturally, that means the talent-rich roster is garnering attention from the folks over at Pro Football Focus.
According to the analytics site's assessments, the 49ers stand out with the highest-graded player at four different positions. They are Nick Bosa at edge rusher, Brandon Aiyuk at wide receiver, Trent Williams at tackle, and Christian McCaffrey at running back.
The 49ers have the highest-graded player at FOUR different positions 🤯 pic.twitter.com/dJ2Q05yGBY
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Bosa's remarkable overall grade of 93.8 leads all NFL defenders, and his 92.7 pass-rushing grade ranks second behind Myles Garrett. Despite his absence from training camp and the preseason, only six edge rushers have surpassed Bosa's 20 pressures, while his nine hits top the NFL.
Aiyuk is the NFL's highest-graded offensive player, boasting an impressive receiving grade of 93.6. This puts him ahead of marquee names like Tyreek Hill and Justin Jefferson. Furthermore, the 49ers wideout has yet to drop a pass, hauling in 17 passes for 320 yards and two touchdowns.
Trent Williams stands as the second-highest graded offensive lineman, with Dallas Cowboys guard Tyler Smith edging him out by a narrow margin (93.1). Williams has only allowed three total pressures this season and has not allowed a sack.
Meanwhile, running back Christian McCaffrey was just named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after racking up 177 all-purpose yards and four total touchdowns in Week 4 against the Arizona Cardinals. That includes 106 yards gained on the ground and 71 through the air.
McCaffrey's league-leading carries (80), rushing yards (459), and rushing touchdowns (6) highlight his dominance this season. He has 98 touches for 600 all-purpose yards and seven total touchdowns through four games. McCaffrey's 14 plays of 10 or more rushing yards lead all NFL running backs.
