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Most fans probably think the 49ers boast a bottom-10 offensive line, but Pro Football Focus’ analysis suggests the exact opposite.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

If one had to list the No. 1 priority for the San Francisco 49ers to address this upcoming offseason, the offensive line certainly would be a top contender, perhaps only outdone by finding more defensive line help.<\/p>\n

Indeed, Niner Noise’s latest mock NFL Draft tabbed more than just one O-lineman to San Francisco in April of 2025.<\/p>\n

Outside of future Hall of Fame left tackle Trent Williams, and rookie upstart right guard Dominick Puni, most see the 49ers O-line as a major liability amid the team’s 5-5 start to the season, a group that hasn’t allowed the run game to be as dominant as it was early this year and has subjected quarterback Brock Purdy to unnecessary pressure.<\/p>\n

However, data and analysis from the folks over at Pro Football Focus suggests otherwise.<\/p>\n

Without looking, most probably would conclude the Niners boast a bottom-10 O-line after 11 weeks, perhaps bolstered a little bit by Williams and Puni but made a liability by everyone else, especially right tackle Colton McKivitz.<\/p>\n

But McKivitz has surprisingly improved over the course of the year, per PFF, and this trend seems to encompass a rather shocking ranking when compared to 31 other teams.<\/p>\n

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Colton McKivitz among OTs in Week 11:<\/p>\n

\u26cf\ufe0f 84.8 PFF grade (4th)
\n\u26cf\ufe0f 90.3 run-blocking grade (2nd)
\n\u26cf\ufe0f 36 pass-blocking snaps
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\u2014 PFF SF 49ers (@PFF_49ers) November 19, 2024<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n

As a unit, PFF’s analysis listed San Francisco’s O-line not in the bottom 10 or even in the bottom half of all 32 teams.<\/p>\n

No, this group is within the top 10, at No. 9, specifically:<\/p>\n

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“Although the 49ers lost to the Seahawks, San Francisco\u2019s offensive line played one of the best games of its season, especially in pass blocking. The unit did not allow a single sack or quarterback hit and surrendered just six hurries on 36 pass plays, leading to a 91.7 PFF pass-blocking efficiency rating that tied for fifth best this week.<\/p>\n

Guard Dominick Puni has earned an 80.8 PFF overall grade this season. The highest grade recorded by a rookie over the past five seasons was 73.6 in 2021 (Kansas City\u2019s Trey Smith).”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Wait, what?<\/p>\n

Of course, PFF analysis should always be taken with a proverbial grain of salt. It’s not a perfect measure by any means, and the O-line could still stand for upgrades over McKivitz and center Jake Brendel while looking for a likely replacement for soon-to-be free-agent left guard Aaron Banks, too.<\/p>\n

And then there’s the big picture.<\/p>\n

It’s probably fair to suggest the 49ers’ biggest problem on offense isn’t the O-line, despite many a simple conclusion pointing toward such. Indeed, the Niners still rank toward the top in most offensive categories, effectively undone by a shoddy red-zone touchdown ranking (26th in the league).<\/p>\n

Blaming the O-line for the Niners’ woes this season appears to be a bit shortsighted.<\/p>\n

Read more from Niner Noise<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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