NFC West · 2026 season
San Francisco 49ers depth chart and fantasy outlook
- Record
- 4-0
- Points/game
- 30.5
- Pace
- 28th fastest
- Next game
- Week 5 @ SEA · Sun 4:25 PM ET
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What changed
Kaelon Black carry share 37% → 17%; Demarcus Robinson target share 11% → 0% over the last 2 weeks.
Weeks 3 and 4 vs weeks 1, 2.
Target and carry tree
Each player’s share of the team’s targets and carries this season and over the last 3 weeks (arrows show the change vs the earlier weeks).
Targets
| Player | Tgt | Season share | Last 3 wk | Air yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mike EvansWR | 24 | 22% | 22% | 36% |
 Christian McCaffreyRB | 22 | 20% | 18%▼6 | 7% |
 George KittleTE | 22 | 20% | 22%▲7 | 21% |
 Deebo Samuel Sr.WR | 17 | 16% | 13%▼8 | 6% |
 Kyle JuszczykRB | 6 | 6% | 8%▲8 | 6% |
 Demarcus RobinsonWR | 6 | 6% | 4%▼5 | 8% |
 Jacob CowingWR | 3 | 3% | 4%▲4 | 7% |
 Luke FarrellTE | 3 | 3% | 1%▼5 | 3% |
Carries
| Player | Car | Season share | Last 3 wk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffreyRB | 50 | 43% | 47%▲14 |
 Kaelon BlackRB | 31 | 27% | 20%▼27 |
 Brock PurdyQB | 20 | 17% | 18% |
| Deebo Samuel Sr.WR | 7 | 6% | 7%▲4 |
 Jordan JamesRB | 4 | 3% | 5%▲5 |
 Mac JonesQB | 2 | 2% | 2% |
| Jacob CowingWR | 1 | 1% | 1% |
Pace, pass rate and efficiency
Season averages with the 49ers’ rank among 32 teams and the league average.
Plays per game
57.8
30th · league 64.1
Neutral seconds per play
33.8
28th · league 31.9
Neutral pass rate
57%
21st · league 58%
Pass rate over expected
+2.5
9th · league -1.6
Offense EPA/play
+0.27
1st · league +0.01
Defense EPA/play allowed
+0.00
15th · league +0.01
Points per game
30.5
2nd · league 23.1
Points allowed per game
16.0
3rd · league 23.1
Depth chart
nflverse · updated Oct 6, 10:08 AM ET
Fantasy Nerds · updated Oct 6, 11:18 AM ET
- LWR
- 1.Mike Evans
- RWR
- 1.Jacob Cowing2.Jordan Watkins
- SWR
- 1.Deebo Samuel4.Brandin Cooks
- K
- 1.Eddy Pineiro
Schedule and Vegas lines
| Wk | Opponent | Result / kickoff | Spread | Total | Implied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @LAR | W 27-7 | +3.5 | 47.5 | 22 |
| 2 | vsMIA | W 35-13 | -12.5 | 44.5 | 28.5 |
| 3 | vsARI | W 36-30 | -7.5 | 48.5 | 28 |
| 4 | vsDEN | W 24-14 | -3 | 48.5 | 25.75 |
| 5 | @SEA | Sun 4:25 PM ET, Oct 11 | +3 | 47.5 | 22.25 |
| 6 | vsWAS | Mon 8:15 PM ET, Oct 19 | – | – | – |
| 7 | @ATL | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Oct 25 | – | – | – |
| 9 | vsLV | Sun 4:05 PM ET, Nov 8 | – | – | – |
| 10 | @DAL | Sun 4:25 PM ET, Nov 15 | – | – | – |
| 11 | vsMIN | Sun 8:20 PM ET, Nov 22 | – | – | – |
| 12 | vsSEA | Sun 4:25 PM ET, Nov 29 | – | – | – |
| 13 | @NYG | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Dec 6 | – | – | – |
| 14 | vsLAR | Sun 4:25 PM ET, Dec 13 | – | – | – |
| 15 | @LAC | Thu 8:15 PM ET, Dec 17 | – | – | – |
| 16 | @KC | Sun 4:25 PM ET, Dec 27 | – | – | – |
| 17 | vsPHI | Sun 8:20 PM ET, Jan 3 | – | – | – |
| 18 | @ARI | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Jan 10 | – | – | – |
Closing lines for played games; current lines for upcoming games. Implied points = half the total plus or minus half the spread.
Injuries
Week 5 report
- Alfred CollinsDTIRKnee
- Andrew FarmerDEIRBack
- Austen PleasantsOLIRKnee
- Brandon AiyukWRPersonal
- Brett TothGIRConcussion
- Christian KirkWRIRCalf
- CJ WestDTIRUndisclosed
- Darrick ForrestSAFIRUndisclosed
- De'Zhaun StriblingWRIRAnkle
- Demarcus RobinsonWRIRAnkle
- Isaac GuerendoRBPUPPectoral
- Isaiah PrinceOTQKnee
- Jake TongesTEIRKnee - Mcl
- James Thompson Jr.DTDAnkle
- Kyle JuszczykFBDKnee
- Marques SigleSAFDAnkle
- Mikail KamaraDEIRKnee
- Mykel WilliamsDEPUPKnee - Acl
- Nate HobbsCBIRGroin
- Nick BosaDEDCalf
- Nick MartinLBIRHamstring
- Nick ZakeljOTIRUndisclosed
- Patrick TaylorRBQUndisclosed
- Ricky PearsallWRIRKnee - Pcl
- Sam OkuayinonuDTIRFoot
- Tanner McLachlanTEQUndisclosed
- Titus LeoDEQUndisclosed
Fantasy points allowed
2026 season averages by position, not adjusted for opponents. Rank 1st = fewest allowed (toughest matchup).
| Pos | PPR allowed/G | League avg | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 14.3 | 16.8 | 9th |
| RB | 25.6 | 21.7 | 25th · soft |
| WR | 27.4 | 32.5 | 7th · tough |
| TE | 8.7 | 13.5 | 6th · tough |
Adjusted for offenses faced (PPR): vs QB 22nd · vs RB 27th · vs WR 17th · vs TE 11th. Defense vs positionNoisy this early in the season: weight it lightly.
How this works
Shares are the player’s targets or carries divided by the team total for the same weeks. Pace is the average seconds between snaps on the same drive in neutral situations; neutral pass rate counts plays while the game is competitive, so it reflects the play-caller’s preference rather than the score. EPA per play is the average expected points added (nflverse model).
The depth chart shows each source’s latest snapshot with its time, nflverse first. Fantasy points allowed sum what every opposing QB, RB, WR and TE scored, divided by games played.
Sources: nflverse play-by-play, Fantasy Nerds (depth chart)
Frequently asked questions
How fast do the 49ers play?
The San Francisco 49ers average 33.8 seconds between snaps in neutral situations in 2026, 28th-fastest of 32 teams, and run 57.8 offensive plays per game. In neutral game situations they pass on 57% of plays (21st of 32).
Who leads the 49ers in targets?
Mike Evans has 22% of the 49ers’ targets in 2026. Christian McCaffrey leads the backfield with 43% of the carries.
How good are the 49ers on offense and defense?
By expected points added per play, the 49ers offense ranks 1st (+0.27) and the defense ranks 15th (+0.00 allowed) in 2026.