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Panthers vs. 49ers: Position grades, analysis from Week 8 domination

By Akshaj Dwivedula

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball in for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers at Levi's Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball in for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers at Levi's Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 27: San Francisco 49ers General Manager John Lynch congratulates head coach Kyle Shanahan after a win against the Carolina Panthers at Levi’s Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 27: San Francisco 49ers General Manager John Lynch congratulates head coach Kyle Shanahan after a win against the Carolina Panthers at Levi’s Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

49ers Special Teams and Coaching Grades

Kicking: B+

Robbie Gould barely had to hit the field because of the 49ers offensive success. He made his only field-goal attempt and all his point-after attempts. However, one PAT was botched before Gould could get involved. In the end, though, it all worked out.

Punting: A

Mitch Wishnowsky absolutely leveled a man on a kick return, even garnering a flag for lowering the helmet. How could he not get an A grade?

Jokes aside, Wishnowsky punted well when he had to. The average of 40.3 isn’t great, but all three of his punts were downed inside the 20-yard line, so it all worked out.

Coaching: A+

The only issue with Kyle Shanahan’s offense has been the red-zone inefficiency. That went away against the Panthers.

On the other side, defensive coordinator Robert Saleh had Kyle Allen in fits the entire game. The 49ers coaching staff put on a clinic on how to attack a team. It looked like the 49ers were coming off a bye, not the Panthers.

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It’s not always the 49ers play so well. When everyone walks away with high grades, it’s been a phenomenal day.