Niners Nation
The San Francisco 49ers traveled to New Jersey and dominated the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Unfortunately, the team couldn’t avoid the injury bug, as rookie Mykel Williams tore his ACL late in the game. It’s another tough blow for the 49ers and their defense. The 49ers dominated the Giants on Sunday by getting back to running the football. Now, the 49ers may have Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall return in time for their clash with the Los Angeles Rams.
Let’s look at the snap counts and grades from Sunday, according to PFF.
Offense
Quarterback
Mac Jones 65 (62.3)
Adrian Martinez 1 (60.0)
Jones began the game on fire, completing his first 14 passes. With the running game clicking, Jones was efficient, nearly completing 80 percent of his passes for 9.8 per attempt. On eight play-action drop-backs, Jones completed all five of his pass attempts for 75 yards. The only blip on Jones’ record on Sunday was the fumble before the end of the first half, but otherwise it was a very solid showing for the 49ers quarterback. Adrian Martinez took the final snap in victory formation, which was a very welcome sight.
Running Back
Christian McCaffrey 57 (66.7)
Kyle Juszczyk 44 (59.8)
Brian Robinson 9 (89.8)
It was another 100-yard rushing performance for McCaffrey on Sunday, with 62 yards after contact and four missed tackles forced. The longest run of the day belonged to Brian Robinson with an 18-yard touchdown run to ice the game for the 49ers. On five attempts, Robinson finished with 53 yards, and 43 of them came after contact. Juszczyk added a catch for 12 yards.
Wide Receiver
Jauan Jennings 52 (68.9)
Kendrick Bourne 48 (59.5)
Demarcus Robinson 22 (55.5)
Jordan Watkins 8 (84.1)
Skyy Moore 8 (91.6)
McCaffrey led the team with five receptions for 67 yards, but Jennings led all wide receivers with four catches for 41 yards and a touchdown. Kendrick Bourne added two catches, and Jordan Watkins hauled in his first NFL catch for 19 yards. Even Skyy Moore got into the act with a catch for 21 yards. Hopefully, Pearsall returns this week to strengthen the 49ers’ receiver room.
Tight End
George Kittle 57 (74.9)
Luke Farrell 21 (78.2)
Jake Tonges 4 (55.5)
George Kittle had a modest day receiving with four catches for 32 yards. Luke Farrell added a catch for nine yards. Kittle finished with a 77.0 run blocking grade, and Farrell finished with a 67.6 run blocking grade. Farrell actually finished with the sixth-highest offensive grade of 78.2 on Sunday.
Offensive Line
Dominick Puni 66 (89.4)
Spencer Burford 66 (55.8)
Matt Hennessey 66 (75.8)
Colton McKivitz 66 (83.9)
Trent Williams 66 (77.7)
The offensive line allowed five pressures, with three going to McKivitz, but Dominick Puni was stellar on Sunday. Puni allowed just a pressure and hurry, but finished with the highest offensive and second-highest run blocking grade behind McKivitz, while finishing second to Trent Williams for pass rushing grade. Spencer Burford got the start in...
