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PFF Grades Spotlight Evans, Mustapha and 49ers' Pass-Protection Flaws

Analytics show Brock Purdy’s efficient play is powering a 4-0 start, while low left‑guard grades and club pressure totals point to protection and depth risks going forward.

Overview

  • The 49ers improved to 4-0 after their Week 4, 24-14 win over the Broncos and Pro Football Focus published game grades and snap counts that update who stood out and who struggled.
  • Quarterback Brock Purdy completed 19 of 30 passes for 218 yards and two touchdowns and earned a solid overall offensive grade in the low 70s that supports his early-season efficiency narrative.
  • Wide receiver Mike Evans posted the highest offensive grade (88.9) while playing through a rib issue and safety Malik Mustapha led defensive grades at 81.5, marking clear individual standouts.
  • Left guard Connor Colby recorded the lowest offensive-line pass-blocking grade (32.1), allowed a team-high four pressures, and the 49ers surrendered 11 pressures overall with no recorded sacks.
  • Snap counts show workload concentration—Purdy 66 snaps, George Kittle 60 and Christian McCaffrey 49—which helps explain who is driving the offense and why O-line or depth problems could quickly affect game plans.