Four 49ers, running back Christian McCaffrey, wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, left tackle Trent Williams, & defensive end Nick Bosa, were named to Pro Football Focus’ First Quarter NFL First-Team All-Pro Team.
Here’s what PFF had to say about all 4 players.
RB Christian McCaffrey
“McCaffrey is on pace for 2,550 scrimmage yards this season, dominating for the 49ers to open the year. He is averaging 4.0 yards after contact per carry and leads all running backs with 22 missed tackles forced on rushing attempts through four weeks. His 323 rushing yards after contact are more than all but himself and D’Andre Swift have in total rushing yards.”
WR Brandon Aiyuk
“Aiyuk is the only player averaging more yards per route run than Tyreek Hill, coming in at 4.57. He has yet to drop a pass from the 17 catchable targets thrown his way, and while the 49ers’ offense has plenty of weapons, he has been quarterback Brock Purdy’s favorite target when healthy this season.”
LT Trent Williams
“Williams has been nearly perfect in pass protection in 2023, allowing just three hurries from 132 pass-blocking snaps through four weeks. He’s been a standout as a run blocker, too, with his 84.8 PFF run-blocking grade ranking third among offensive tackles.”
DE Nick Bosa
“Bosa has been a standout run defender and pass-rusher so far this season. His 20 pressures through four weeks ties him for seventh among edge defenders, with half of those pressures resulting in a quarterback knockdown via either a sack or hit.”
Also of note is punter Mitch Wishnowsky who was on PFF’s 2nd-Team All-Pro team for the first quarter of the NFL season, being edged out by ex-49ers punter Bradley Pinion.
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