Left tackle Mike McGlinchey earned the highest grade on offense (83.0). While he allowed a sack and three pressures through 48 pass-blocking snaps, it was his run-blocking grade of 92.6 that earned him high marks. McGlinchey was the second-highest graded tackle so far from Week 15. His run-blocking grade was the highest among tackles.
The 49ers' highest-graded player was cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon, who made his first start since Week 2. He was credited with a tackle and two passes defended. According to Pro Football Focus, Witherspoon was targeted six times and allowed just two receptions and a passer rating of 42.4. The cornerback's overall grade was his highest since Week 8 during his rookie 2017 season.
The game's highest overall grade went to Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawrence (91.1). He finished the game with five tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble.
Below were the five highest-graded 49ers players on offense against the Cowboys.
- Mike McGlinchey, RT, 83.0, 84 snaps
- Raheem Mostert, RB, 80.9, 25 snaps
- Trent Williams, LT, 80.3, 84 snaps
- Laken Tomlinson, LG, 79.1, 84 snaps
- Daniel Helm, TE, 76.2, 21 snaps
Below were the five highest-graded 49ers players on defense.
- Ahkello Witherspoon, CB, 86.9, 57 snaps
- Arik Armstead, DE, 79.5, 48 snaps
- Dion Jordan, DE, 77.9, 12 snaps
- Kerry Hyder, DE, 74.1, 47 snaps
- Dre Greenlaw, LB, 73.5, 57 snaps
Below were the three lowest-graded 49ers players on offense.
- Justin Skule, RG, 37.9, 84 snaps
- Nick Mullens, QB, 51.4, 77 snaps
- Jordan Reed, TE, 52.1, 42 snaps
Below were the three lowest-graded 49ers players on defense.
- Marcell Harris, SS, 25.3, 26 snaps
- Kevin Givens, DT, 31.6, 18 snaps
- Jimmie Ward, SS, 33.4, 29 snaps
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