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49ers vs. Cardinals: Grading San Francisco’s Week 4 efforts

By Logan Stanley

GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 01: Running back Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers slips past nose tackle Corey Peters #98 of the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 01: Running back Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers slips past nose tackle Corey Peters #98 of the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 01: Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers watches the action during the first half of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 01: Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers watches the action during the first half of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Special teams

The unheralded unit of this 49ers team, the special teams are leading the way for San Francisco. There is no doubt about it — kicker Robbie Gould is the MVP of this game for the 49ers.

It was only because of Gould that San Francisco had a chance to win. The only they scored was through Gould. For the game, Gould was 5-5 on field goal attempts.

Gould made kicks of 49, 39, 47, 48 and 23 yards. A perfect 100% conversion rate for Gould, who is now 11-11 on field goals this season.

Grade: A+

Coaching

When looking at Shanahan’s short tenure as head coach, one must factor in the lackluster offensive unit he is working with. Shanahan’s scheme is not the issue:

It’s the personnel he’s working with. Hoyer is just not getting it done. This was best summarized in this clip from the game versus the Cardinals:

This team is competitive and fun to watch — Shanahan’s apart of the reason for that.

Grade: B

Next: 49ers: Why quarterback Brian Hoyer has been the biggest problem in 2017

Well, here the 49ers are at the quarter mark of the season and there is a void space in the win column. How much time will past before a San Francisco win? In Week 5, the 49ers head to Indianapolis to take on the Colts.