Grades, analysis from 49ers nail-biting win Week 1 over Lions
![DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 12: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 12, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 12: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 12, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/28603a88f4ce5bf595e85002bf93db01e70f3497370b79b56c4628bf166f4224.jpg)
49ers Tight Ends
Players: George Kittle, Ross Dwelley, Charlie Woerner
Grades: A-
These grades won’t talk about how these players performed on special teams; that’ll be discussed later on. And if George Kittle‘s onside snafu is removed from this position grade, the tight end position looks much more favorable.
As the primary weapon for the 49ers, Kittle always gets a ton of attention. But on five targets, he caught four passes for 78 yards, showcasing his ability in space to get extra yards. The biggest performance for the tight ends was in the run game, where the tight ends were blocking spectacularly. Kittle missed a blitz assignment (another rare occurrence from him), but his blocking on Mitchell’s touchdown run was insane.
The tight ends played a large role in Sunday’s outcome.