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

Oct 28, 2024 at 6:00 PM

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...

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