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3 players who underperformed in 49ers Week 7 win vs. Redskins

By Peter Panacy

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 20: Jeff Wilson #30 of the San Francisco 49ers attempts to tackle Steven Sims #15 of the Washington Redskins on a kick-off return during the fourth quarter at FedExField on October 20, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 20: Jeff Wilson #30 of the San Francisco 49ers attempts to tackle Steven Sims #15 of the Washington Redskins on a kick-off return during the fourth quarter at FedExField on October 20, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 09: Dante Pettis #18 of the San Francisco 49ers watches as the ball bounces after an incomplete pass in the second half of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 09: Dante Pettis #18 of the San Francisco 49ers watches as the ball bounces after an incomplete pass in the second half of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /

No. 3: Wide Receiver Dante Pettis

Speaking of Jimmy Garoppolo’s interception, one could make the argument wide receiver Dante Pettis is partially to blame.

Take a look at the pick, which was hauled in by Redskins safety Troy Apke:

https://twitter.com/Redskins/status/1185988383778267136

Yes, the pass was underthrown. And it’s fair to blame the poor footing Garoppolo would have had. But Pettis didn’t exactly do his quarterback any favors, either, which was pointed out by NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco:

Pettis has been criticized for his lack of urgency and focus this season, and this kind of effort won’t help.

Overall in the game, Pettis was targeted just twice and didn’t impact the stat sheet at all.

With rookie wide receiver Deebo Samuel out with a groin injury, it would have been a plus to see Pettis step up as a bona fide weapon in an increased role.

Instead, Pettis was more of a non-factor than anything else.