Team Grades Delivered following Dominant Victory against Eagles – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

The 49ers’ dominant victory over the Philadelphia Eagles has thrust them back into contention for the No. 1 seed in the NFC.

San Francisco’s 42-19 victory left little doubt about their abilities. The slow start on both sides of the ball was overcome, and the 49ers’ dominance was on display.

“I loved how excited and ready our team was for this game,” 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said. “It’s huge when you are that amped-up and ready to go against such a strong team as the Eagles.”

Shanahan, however, recognizes areas with room for improvement, despite their stellar performance against a team with the best record in the NFL.

The Eagles drop to 10-2 on the season, while the 49ers’ fourth consecutive victory improves their record to 9-3.

Here are the grades from the 49ers’ impressive Week 13 victory:

Rushing offense

It took until the third series of the game, but the 49ers’ run game came to life as Christian McCaffrey gained 93 yards and a touchdown on 17 rushing attempts. The 49ers displayed great control and achieved 12 first downs on the ground, averaging 5.2 yards on their 28 rushing attempts.

Grade: A

Passing offense

Quarterback Brock Purdy had a huge game, completing 19 of 27 pass attempts for 314 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions, showing great ability. Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk contributed to Purdy’s performance, clinching an important win for the team.

Grade: A

Rushing defense

The 49ers made the Eagles completely one-dimensional by clogging up the rushing lanes. The defense held the Eagles to just 2.6 yards per rush, and their longest ground gain was only seven yards.

Grade: A

Passing defense

The 49ers pass defense put up an impressive performance, particularly through cornerbacks Charvarius Ward and Ambry Thomas, who combined for seven passes broken up. In addition, the 49ers had 11 passes defensed, marking a strong display of defense.

Grade: A

Special teams

The 49ers’ special teams, led by Deebo Samuel, helped set an assertive tone for the game. Despite no significant game-changing moments, it was a solid performance from the special-teams unit.

Grade: A

Coaching

Both defensive coordinator Steve Wilks and coach Kyle Shanahan executed strong game plans. The players’ execution was precise, and the approaches taken against the Eagles were well-calculated, enabling a successful result for the 49ers.

Offensively, the 49ers capitalized on the Eagles’ defensive vulnerabilities and managed to dominate the game after a slow start.

Grade: A

Overall

Despite a rocky start for the 49ers’ offense, the team ended up completely dominating the Eagles. The team’s potential for further improvement remains, and after a three-game skid, the 49ers have consistently taken steps forward to become a formidable force.

Grade: A

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