49ers stock watch after Week 14 victory over the Texans
By Peter Panacy
Defensive Tackle DeForest Buckner
Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner bounced back nicely in Week 14 after a so-so game against the Bears the week prior.
The second-year pro had just two tackles but also registered two quarterback hits and a sack, pushing him to 2.5 on the year. What was more crucial, though, were the pressures he had on the day.
Pro Football Focus awarded Buckner an 86.2 overall grade and had this to say about his efforts:
"Buckner was back to his best against Houston. He was typically weak at the point of attack against double teams, but he can be forgiven for an indifferent performance at the point of attack when he is such a bullying pass-rusher. Buckner’s trademark bullrush served him well, in addition to his quick arm-over move to the inside. He managed seven combined pressures (two knockdowns), as he was in Houston’s backfield throughout the day."
Houston’s offensive line was also dealing with injury and had its share protecting quarterbacks Tom Savage and T.J. Yates. But this opened up the door for Buckner to make his impact felt, and he did so nicely.