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Who’s up, who’s down: 49ers Week 6 stock watch after loss to Redskins

By Peter Panacy

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 15: Quarterback C.J. Beathard #3 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on after throwing an interception against the Washington Redskins during the fourth quarter at FedExField on October 15, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 15: Quarterback C.J. Beathard #3 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on after throwing an interception against the Washington Redskins during the fourth quarter at FedExField on October 15, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 10: Solomon Thomas #94 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up before their game against the Carolina Panthers at Levi’s Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 10: Solomon Thomas #94 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up before their game against the Carolina Panthers at Levi’s Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

Defensive End Solomon Thomas

San Francisco’s top pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, defensive end Solomon Thomas, has had a bit of a sluggish start to his rookie season. Entering Week 6, the Stanford product had a lowly 59.9 overall grade, according to Pro Football Focus, ranking 80th out of 104 qualifiers.

Not exactly an indication of early rewards.

But Thomas’ stock should rise a bit after his efforts against Washington. He finished with a team-leading nine tackles, including two for a loss, as well as his second sack of the year on quarterback Kirk Cousins:

Cousins got back at Thomas late in the game, evading the rookie on a zone-read play where Thomas bit on the running back, allowing Cousins to get into the end zone.

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These are mistakes many rookies make, though, and the only thing that’s important is for Thomas to learn from it.

Overall, Thomas put together one of the most complete games we’ve seen from him this season.

Let’s hope that trajectory continues.

Next: 49ers vs. Redskins: Full Week 6 grades, analysis for San Francisco

Stock: Up