How PFF graded Purdy, 49ers in Week 8 nail-biter vs. Cowboys

How PFF graded Purdy, 49ers in Week 8 nail-biter vs. Cowboys originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The 49ers’ 30-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday was another game that looked like it was getting away from San Francisco, but a collective effort secured a victory.

PFF grades show how the 49ers’ contributions across the board were necessary to head into the bye week at .500 instead of with a losing record. Brock Purdy used his legs to keep the ball moving, especially in the second half as the quarterback and his offense dominated the ground game.

Key plays by George Kittle — on National Tight Ends Day — led the team back from their four-point first-half deficit, and his six-catch performance gave Kittle 500 career receptions, moving him to fifth-most in franchise history.

The 49ers also relied heavily on a successful rushing attack, which collectively gained 223 yards on 36 carries made by seven different players.

Here are the 49ers’ PFF grades from their Week 8 at Levi’s Stadium:

Offense

QB Brock Purdy – 70.0

The 49ers quarterback aired the ball out in the first half, with an average depth of target of 10.1 yards. But then the offense got the screen game going, giving Purdy a 3.8-yard average in the second half.

Purdy was blitzed on 13 of his 34 drop backs, or 38.2 percent, and completed eight of 12 passes for 110 yards and one touchdown with a 123.6 passer rating when being blitzed.

The 49ers used play action on nine of Purdy’s 34 drop backs, or 26.5 percent, and the quarterback completed three of five passes for 48 yards and four scrambles while using play action, which has been an added benefit for the offense during the 2024 NFL season.

Purdy has 15 first downs on scrambles this season, which ties him with Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels for the most in the NFL.

The 49ers signal-caller was effective on passes 10 to 19 yards downfield, completing four of five passes for 86 yards on throws to the intermediate level. Purdy also competed 10…

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Publish date : 2024-10-29 00:42:55

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