San Francisco 49ers Week 3 Recap: Analytics, Injuries, Betting & Fantasy

Game result: Squeaked past Arizona 16-15. Quarterback Mac Jones threw for 284 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall led the team with 117 receiving yards.

Analytics: San Francisco averages 20.0 points per game, ranked 20th. Their defense limited Arizona to 15 points but allowed a late touchdown. Offensively, the 49ers struggled in the red zone (1-for-3) and averaged 3.1 yards per rush.

Injuries: Defensive end Nick Bosa left with a knee injury and will undergo further testing. His potential absence could significantly impact the pass rush.

Betting: San Francisco was favored by 2.5 points but won by one, meaning the 49ers did not cover. The total went under.

Fantasy: Christian McCaffrey’s 52 rushing yards were modest but he remains a top-tier RB1. Ricky Pearsall is emerging as a deep-league WR3 with 117 yards. Mac Jones is a fringe QB2 and might be benched if the offense stalls.