The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 in their preseason finale at Levi's Stadium. Today, Pro Football Focus released its grades and snap counts from the game. Which Niners stood out, and who has more work to do?
Highest-graded 49ers: Offense
- Terique Owens, WR, 90.5, 10 snaps
- Luke Farrell, TE, 80.0, 13 snaps
- Isaiah Hodgins, WR, 79.0, 8 snaps
- Austen Pleasants, RT, 71.9, 40 snaps
- Connor Colby, RG, 71.8, 20 snaps
Highest-graded 49ers: Defense
- Trevis Gipson, DE, 90.5, 35 snaps
- Nick Martin, LB, 87.2, 38 snaps
- Jordan Elliott, DT, 81.1, 15 snaps
- Siran Neal, CB, 80.9, 38 snaps
- Bruce Hector, DT, 78.3, 34 snaps
Lowest-graded 49ers: Offense
- Jake Tonges, TE, 35.9, 46 snaps
- Carter Bradley, QB, 35.9, 33 snaps
- Brayden Willis, TE, 43.0, 42 snaps
- Ke'Shawn Vaughn, RB, 43.4, 17 snaps
- Matt Hennessy, C, 47.7, 17 snaps
Lowest-graded 49ers: Defense
- Jaylen Mahoney, FS, 39.8, 39 snaps
- Jalen Graham, LB, 40.9, 60 snaps
- Jakob Robinson, CB, 41.6, 31 snaps
- Jaylon Allen, DE, 45.6, 25 snaps
- Jonathan Garvin, DE, 47.7, 21 snaps
Highest-graded Chargers
- Marlowe Wax, LB, 93.7, 48 snaps
- Jalen Reagor, WR, 86.4, 9 snaps
- Nikko Reed, CB, 83.7, 27 snaps
- Oronde Gadsden II, TE, 81.4, 35 snaps
- Del'Shawn Phillips, LB, 81.3, 19 snaps
Quarterback play
Tanner Mordecai emerged as the game's highest-graded quarterback, earning a 65.8 offensive grade and a 65.0 passing grade. He finished 10-of-13 for 103 yards and a touchdown.
Carter Bradley was among the lowest-graded players, recording a 35.9 offensive grade. He completed 8-of-14 passes for 71 yards and a touchdown.
Highest marks
Two 49ers shared the honor of being the team's highest-graded players: wide receiver Terique Owens and defensive end Trevis Gipson, both earning 90.5 overall grades.
Offensive line
Tackle Austen Pleasants was the game's highest-graded offensive lineman, earning a 71.9 offensive grade. He did not allow a pressure in his 40 offensive snaps (18 pass-blocking).
Rookie guard Connor Colby earned the best run-blocking grade (75.8) among 49ers offensive linemen. Guard Michael Dunn posted the top pass-blocking grade (82.1) on the line.
In total, the 49ers' offensive line surrendered 13 pressures.
Pressures allowed among O-line:- C Drake Nugent — 3
- RT Isaac Alarcon, RG Connor Colby, RG Drew Moss — 2 each
- LT Spencer Burford, RB Jeff Wilson Jr., RT Isaiah Prince, LG Nick Zakelj — 1 each
Receiving
Terique Owens was the game's highest-graded receiver (90.5). He recorded one reception for 22 yards—a touchdown.
Tight end Luke Farrell earned an 80.0 offensive grade, catching two passes for 20 yards.
Wide receiver Demarcus Robinson finished with a 65.3 offensive grade, while Robbie Chosen earned a 51.7 mark.
Rushing
Isaac Guerendo was the 49ers' highest-graded running back (63.2) despite finishing with just 13 yards on eight carries. He earned the best pass-blocking grade in the game (82.4).
Jeff Wilson Jr. led the team in rushing with 41 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries but earned only a 55.8 offensive grade.
Pass rush
Defensive end Trevis Gipson's 90.5 pass-rush grade matched his overall defensive grade. He finished with four total pressures and three hurries.
Pressures by 49ers defenders:- DE Robert Beal Jr. — 5
- DE Trevis Gipson — 4
- DE Jaylon Allen, DT Evan Anderson, DT Jordan Elliott, DT Bruce Hector, DT Sebastian Valdez — 2 each
- DE Will Bradley-King, DT Shakel Brown, SS Derrick Canteen, DT Alfred Collins, DE Jonathan Garvin, LB Chazz Surratt — 1 each
Run defense
Linebacker Nick Martin's 87.2 defensive grade ranked second on the team, while his 90.7 run-defense grade was the best among 49ers defenders. He and fellow linebacker Chazz Surratt (80.5 run-defense grade) led the defense with four stops each.
Pass defense
Linebacker Curtis Robinson earned the game's best coverage grade (89.4). He allowed only one reception for four yards on four targets.
Cornerback Siran Neal led all 49ers defensive backs with an 81.8 coverage grade, allowing no catches when targeted.
Tackling
Safety Derrick Canteen posted the 49ers' best tackling grade (81.0). Nick Martin followed closely with a 79.8 tackling grade. Neither recorded a missed tackle.
Missed tackles by 49ers defenders:- LB Jalen Graham — 4
- CB Jakob Robinson — 3
- SS Ji'Ayir Brown, DT Alfred Collins, LB Chazz Surratt — 2 each
- DE Jaylon Allen, DE Will Bradley-King, CB Renardo Green, CB Chase Lucas, LB Curtis Robinson, DT Sebastian Valdez — 1 each
49ers snap counts
Offense
50 - Drake Nugent (C), Isaac Alarcon (RT)
47 - Drew Moss (RG)
46 - Jake Tonges (TE), Robbie Chosen (WR)
43 - Nick Zakelj (LG)
42 - Brayden Willis (TE), Malik Turner (WR)
40 - Austen Pleasants (RT)
34 - Tanner Mordecai (QB)
33 - Carter Bradley (QB)
30 - Jeff Wilson Jr. (RB)
27 - Demarcus Robinson (WR), Isaiah Prince (RT), Skyy Moore (WR)
24 - Michael Dunn (LG)
22 - Isaac Guerendo (RB)
20 - Connor Colby (RG)
17 - Ke'Shawn Vaughn (RB), Matt Hennessy (C), Spencer Burford (LT)
13 - Luke Farrell (TE)
10 - Terique Owens (WR)
8 - Isaiah Hodgins (WR)
5 - Junior Bergen (WR)
Defense
60 - Derrick Canteen (SS), Jalen Graham (LB)
39 - Jaylen Mahoney (FS)
38 - Chase Lucas (CB), Nick Martin (LB), Siran Neal (CB)
36 - Chazz Surratt (LB), Dallis Flowers (CB), Marques Sigle (SS)
35 - Ji'Ayir Brown (SS), Trevis Gipson (DE)
34 - Bruce Hector (DT)
31 - Jakob Robinson (CB)
30 - Robert Beal Jr. (DE), Sebastian Valdez (DT)
27 - Alfred Collins (DT)
25 - Jaylon Allen (DE)
24 - Will Bradley-King (DE)
23 - Darrell Luter Jr. (CB), Shakel Brown (DT)
21 - Jonathan Garvin (DE)
20 - Curtis Robinson (LB)
19 - Evan Anderson (DT)
15 - Jordan Elliott (DT), Luke Gifford (LB)
13 - Renardo Green (CB), Sam Okuayinonu (DE)
Special Teams
25 - Jalen Graham
22 - Nick Martin
19 - Derrick Canteen
18 - Jaylon Allen
17 - Brayden Willis
16 - Chase Lucas, Darrell Luter Jr., Jake Tonges
15 - Robert Beal Jr.
14 - Chazz Surratt, Curtis Robinson, Dallis Flowers, Isaiah Hodgins
13 - Jakob Robinson
12 - Jon Weeks (LS), Thomas Morstead (P)
11 - Jake Moody (K), Ji'Ayir Brown
9 - Jaylen Mahoney, Junior Bergen
8 - Luke Gifford, Skyy Moore
7 - Will Bradley-King
6 - Siran Neal
5 - Austen Pleasants, Connor Colby, Drew Moss, Jeff Wilson Jr., Nick Zakelj, Sebastian Valdez
4 - Isaac Alarcon, Ke'Shawn Vaughn, Sam Okuayinonu
3 - Alfred Collins, Isaac Guerendo, Marques Sigle
2 - Bruce Hector, Evan Anderson, Isaiah Prince, Jonathan Garvin, Luke Farrell, Malik Turner, Michael Dunn
1 - Malik Knowles, Matt Hennessy, Spencer Burford, Terique Owens, Trevis Gipson