Why Ricky Pearsall’s major dip in production doesn’t worry 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan

49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was among the NFL’s leading receivers over the first three games of the 2025 season.But since he returned from sitting out six games with a knee injury, Pearsall’s statistics have taken a major dip.Pearsall has just five receptions for 20 yards in the past three games while playing nearly 80 percent of the 49ers’ offensive snaps.That means little to 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan.“How I look at a guy is how do they block? How do they run their routes? Are they beating man coverage? Are they getting into the right spots?” Shanahan told NBC Sports Bay Area on the latest episode of “49ers Game Plan.” “We grade a guy for every play. I’m usually pretty unaware of the stats. I always get them (stat sheet) after games and always learn them, but I never judge a guy by his stats.”Shanahan likened the offensive production of a wide receiver to the defensive chances of a baseball infielder. If the ball is not hit to a shortstop, he will not have any opportunities to field the ball.Pearsall got off to a hot start this season. He had 16 receptions for 281 yards through three games before...