The 49ers suffered their second straight loss in Week 7 on Monday Night Football, this time a disappointing 22-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, and the mistakes at every level of the game are reflected in San Francisco’s PFF results.
Brock Purdy, who has a passer rating of 145.3 when using play action, did so on just three of his 33 dropbacks Monday night. The quarterback completed all three of those attempts for a total of 20 yards, but when under pressure, Purdy struggled.
The second-year quarterback completed six of his nine attempts under pressure for 68 yards, two interceptions and a 49.5 passer rating. The Vikings’ defense also tightened the screws on the Iowa State product’s favorite target area on the field, 10 to 19 yards downfield.
The typical sweet spot for Purdy’s passing game wasn’t the case in Minnesota, as he only completed three of his seven attempts for 45 yards.
Here are more highs and lows from the 49ers’ Week 7 PFF grades.
OFFENSE:
TE George Kittle – 89.7
On National Tight Ends Day, Kittle earned the 49ers’ top offensive grade after catching five of his seven targets for 78 yards, four of which resulted in first downs. While Kittle’s run-blocking grade (75.1) was only bettered by Jauan Jennings (77.1), the tight end earned a pass-blocking grade of 53.2 after allowing a quarterback hit.
WR Jauan Jennings – 78.2
In the absence of Deebo Samuel (shoulder), Jennings stepped up and caught five passes for 54 yards. His run-blocking grade of 77.1 was the best on offense.
Line of attack:
LT Jaylon Moore – 74.2 overall grade, 72.6 pass blocking (one pass)
LG Aaron Banks – 75.6 overall grade, 81.5 pass blocking (one rush)
C Jake Brendel – 52.1 overall grade, 62.1 pass blocking (one pass)
RG Spencer Burford – 52.1 overall grade, 81.5 pass blocking (one violation)
RT Colton McKivitz – 51.3 overall grade, 43.5 pass blocking grade (one sack, five hurries – five of the pressures were against Danielle Hunter)
DEFENSE:
LB Fred Warner – 85.4
The linebacker received the top grade on defense and recorded 18 total tackles, according to PFF – eight solo tackles, one missed. Warner earned a coverage rating of 66.9 after allowing six receptions on seven targets for 59 yards while recording a pass breakup.
S Talanoa Hufanga – 74.4
The safety recorded 10 total tackles, seven of which were solo. Hufanga allowed three receptions on three targets, but for just 15 yards, and recorded one quarterback hit.
LB Dre Greenlaw – 67.1
In his first game back after missing Week 6 with a hamstring injury, the linebacker was responsible for two quarterback pressures, a hit and a rush. Greenlaw also recorded nine solo tackles with two misses, but saw trouble in coverage and allowed all nine of his targets to be completed for 84 yards and a touchdown. Kirk Cousins recorded a 142.6 passer rating when targeting Greenlaw.
Defensive line
The defensive line only pressured Kirk Cousins on 16 of his 45 dropbacks but recorded no quarterback sacks. Cousins was prepared for the pressure, completing 14 of his 16 attempts for 220 yards, a touchdown and a 139.6 passer rating.
Nick Bosa – 72.1 overall grade, 65.2 pass rush (one hit, five hurries)
Randy Gregory – 68.2 overall grade, 66.2 pass rush (one hit, one rush)
Javon Hargrave – 59.0 overall grade, 71.7 pass rush (two runs)
Arik Armstead – 56.7 overall grade, 58.9 pass rush (one hit, one rush)
Kevin Givens – 50.9 overall grade, 75.0 pass rush (one rush)
Javon Kinlaw – 42.2 overall grade, 64.0 pass rush (one rush)
Clelin Ferrell – 41.5 overall grade, 55.6 pass rush (one hit)
Gregory was on the field for 21 snaps, while Drake Jackson only saw 15 snaps. The second-year lineman recorded no pressures on 12 pass rush attempts.
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