The San Francisco 49ers, who lost to the Cincinnati Bengals 31-17 on Sunday afternoon, come into the Bye with a 5-3 record. The squad, who began the season with five straight victories, is currently on a three-game losing streak. They will use this time off to prepare for a crucial second half of the season.
“We need to improve in all areas, that’s what I told them,” head coach Kyle Shanahan stated in the news conference following the game. “The things that disappointed me (Sunday) were some of the fundamentals of just throwing and catching, tackling and some of those penalties that cost us.”
That being said, there were some positive aspects to the Week 8 matchup. Several of the offensive unit’s pillars helped San Francisco set NFL and team records. Christian McCaffrey, the running back, tied Hall of Famer Lenny Moore’s record of 17 straight games (including postseason games) with touchdowns scored. George Kittle, the Pro Bowler, passed Vernon Davis to become the 49ers tight end with the most reception yards in team history.
Kittle, McCaffrey, and defensive lineman Clelin Ferrell were San Francisco’s three standout Pro Football Focus players from Sunday afternoon. They all provided the club with chances to be competitive on Sunday.
Below is a breakdown of Week 8’s weekly grades:
RB Christian McCaffrey and TE George Kittle are the two best offensive players.
In consecutive weeks, Kittle is San Francisco’s best offensive player. He recorded nine receptions for 149 yards versus the Bengals, enough for an 83.9 overall rating that cemented his place in 49ers history. Kittle not only moved up to the No. 6 slot on the 49ers all-time receiving yards list, but he also became the tight end with the most receiving yards in franchise history.
on addition, McCaffrey had a stellar offensive performance, earning an 82.9 total grade on the 57 snaps he played. In addition to his six receptions for 64 yards and a touchdown through the air, he also recorded 12 carries for 54 yards and a touchdown on the ground. In the 2023 season, McCaffrey’s grade from Week 8 is his second-highest PFF for a single week.
DL Clelin Ferrell is the best defensive player.
On Sunday, Ferrell was the 49ers’ most valuable defender. The fifth-year player finished the day with an overall grade of 89.4 after recording five pressures, including 0.5 sacks and a QB hit, in addition to his five total tackles and forced fumble. Since Week 14 of the 2021 season, his grade from Week 8 is his highest statistical achievement.
The San Francisco 49ers, who lost to the Cincinnati Bengals 31-17 on Sunday afternoon, come into the Bye with a 5-3 record. The squad, who began the season with five straight victories, is currently on a three-game losing streak. They will use this time off to prepare for a crucial second half of the season.
“We need to improve in all areas, that’s what I told them,” head coach Kyle Shanahan stated in the news conference following the game. “The things that disappointed me (Sunday) were some of the fundamentals of just throwing and catching, tackling and some of those penalties that cost us.”
That being said, there were some positive aspects to the Week 8 matchup. Several of the offensive unit’s pillars helped San Francisco set NFL and team records. Christian McCaffrey, the running back, tied Hall of Famer Lenny Moore’s record of 17 straight games (including postseason games) with touchdowns scored. George Kittle, the Pro Bowler, passed Vernon Davis to become the 49ers tight end with the most reception yards in team history.
Kittle, McCaffrey, and defensive lineman Clelin Ferrell were San Francisco’s three standout Pro Football Focus players from Sunday afternoon. They all provided the club with chances to be competitive on Sunday.
Below is a breakdown of Week 8’s weekly grades:
RB Christian McCaffrey and TE George Kittle are the two best offensive players.
In consecutive weeks, Kittle is San Francisco’s best offensive player. He recorded nine receptions for 149 yards versus the Bengals, enough for an 83.9 overall rating that cemented his place in 49ers history. Kittle not only moved up to the No. 6 slot on the 49ers all-time receiving yards list, but he also became the tight end with the most receiving yards in franchise history.
on addition, McCaffrey had a stellar offensive performance, earning an 82.9 total grade on the 57 snaps he played. In addition to his six receptions for 64 yards and a touchdown through the air, he also recorded 12 carries for 54 yards and a touchdown on the ground. In the 2023 season, McCaffrey’s grade from Week 8 is his second-highest PFF for a single week.
DL Clelin Ferrell is the best defensive player.
On Sunday, Ferrell was the 49ers’ most valuable defender. The fifth-year player finished the day with an overall grade of 89.4 after recording five pressures, including 0.5 sacks and a QB hit, in addition to his five total tackles and forced fumble. Since Week 14 of the 2021 season, his grade from Week 8 is his highest statistical achievement.
