Two 49ers who saw more playing time and made a significant impact during the 48-46 win were wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders on offense and defensive end Nick Bosa on defense. Sanders finished with an overall grade of 83.3 while Bosa earned an 83.6 grade.
Sanders finished the game with seven catches for 157 yards with a touchdown but also completed a touchdown pass to running back Raheem Mostert. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo had a passer rating of 116.2 when targeting Sanders.
Nick Bosa finished the game with two tackles, a pass defensed, and four total pressures, including two hits and two hurries against quarterback Drew Brees.
Below are the five highest-graded 49ers players on offense against the Saints.
- Emmanuel Sanders, WR (83.3)
- George Kittle, TE (82.2)
- Matt Breida, RB (81.9)
- Jimmy Garoppolo, QB (81.6)
- Raheem Mostert, RB (74.9)
Below are the five highest-graded 49ers players on defense.
- Tarvarius Moore, SS (89.2)
- Nick Bosa, DE (83.6)
- Richard Sherman, CB (76.2)
- Sheldon Day, DT (74.8)
- D.J. Jones, DT (74.5)
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