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San Francisco 49ers: Identifying the best player at each position after 10 games

By Peter Panacy

SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 22: C.J. Beathard #3 of the San Francisco 49ers hands the ball off to Carlos Hyde #28 during their NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 22: C.J. Beathard #3 of the San Francisco 49ers hands the ball off to Carlos Hyde #28 during their NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 21: Pierre Garcon #15 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts to a play against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on September 21, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 21: Pierre Garcon #15 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts to a play against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on September 21, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

Wide Receiver

Best Player: Pierre Garçon

Despite suffering a season-ending neck injury in Week 8, the 49ers’ best player at wide receiver thus far has been the veteran, Pierre Garçon.

Garçon’s year came to an end at a point where he was on pace to net exactly 1,000 yards receiving. And unlike a number of other wideouts on San Francisco’s roster, the 31 year old didn’t suffer the dropsies, as had been such an issue for the team’s offense.

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In many ways, Garçon reminded fans of a faster version of former 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin — tough, physical and always capable of making catches at critical points.

Without Garçon in the lineup, the Niners have been forced to rely more on depth receivers. Marquise Goodwin has since taken over the No. 1 role, but the rest of the year will tell a lot about younger players like Trent Taylor, Kendrick Bourne and Victor Bolden.

While promising, it’s good to know Garçon should return fully healthy next year.