49ers Offensive PFF Grades vs. Rams: Snap Counts, Top Performers, and Protection Metrics

The San Francisco 49ers opened their 2026 season with a dominant 27-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Following the game, Pro Football Focus (PFF) released its player grades and snap counts, offering an in-depth analytical look at how Kyle Shanahan’s offensive units performed Down Under.

From veteran debuts to interior line work, here is the official PFF breakdown of San Francisco’s Week 1 offensive performance.

Top 5 Offensive Performers:

Lowest-Graded Offensive Performers:

Brock Purdy was easily the top quarterback on the field in Melbourne. He finished 25-of-34 for 205 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, posting a 105.6 passer rating.

While his solo turnover dragged his overall offensive grade to a 63.3 (and a 58.4 passing grade), Purdy made up for it with his legs, earning a 72.4 run grade after scrambling for 29 yards on five carries.

Right tackle Colton McKivitz turned in a star performance upfront, posting the highest overall grade among 49ers offensive linemen (75.1) and leading the entire line with a 77.8 run-blocking grade.

Opposite him, right guard Dominick Puni locked down the interior to earn the team's best pass-blocking grade of the night at 82.7. Conversely, left guard Connor Colby struggled in his outing, earning the line's lowest overall grade (53.5), lowest run-blocking mark (51.7), and lowest pass-blocking grade (60.8).

Pass Protection Summary:

Purdy was not sacked on the night, but the offense surrendered eight total pressures, seven of which were charged to the offensive line:

Note on Tight Ends: Returning from an Achilles injury, George Kittle struggled in pass protection, recording a team-low 42.2 pass-blocking grade.

In his first official game in a 49ers uniform, veteran Mike Evans led all San Francisco receivers with a 76.8 receiving grade, hauling in six catches for 49 yards and a touchdown. Wideout Demarcus Robinson (69.0 receiving grade) and Deebo Samuel (67.4 receiving grade) rounded out the top pass-catching marks.

Interestingly, center Jake Brendel earned the highest receiving grade among non-wide receivers (63.2) after pulling down a tackle-eligible two-yard catch.

Drop Count & RB Target Notes:

Christian McCaffrey anchored the ground attack with a game-high 75.7 run grade, compiling 68 yards on 10 carries. He shared the workload with rookie Kaelon Black, who logged 14 carries for 65 yards but earned a team-low 59.1 run grade.

The only other 49ers to earn rushing grades were Brock Purdy (72.4 grade on 29 yards) and Deebo Samuel, who recorded a 62.8 run grade after taking his single carry for a 12-yard gain.