49ers Week 2 rookie report: Top pick Mykel Williams stuffs the stat sheet (paywall) “A week removed from being targeted more than any other player in the 49ers secondary, Stout was the least targeted in New Orleans while playing 27 more snaps as Rattler threw his way only once for a 14-yard completion. Stout’s PFF grades placed him second in run defense, fourth in coverage and seventh overall among teammates. Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh also sent Stout on multiple nickel blitzes; Stout finished
with one sack and two hurries.”
49ers vs. Saints PFF grades: Best and worst from the game, plus snap counts
“Left tackle Trent Williams bounced back after a rough Week 1 (55.3 grade), posting an 83.4 offensive grade—the best among 49ers offensive players. He was also the highest-graded offensive lineman in the game and did not allow a single pressure.
Williams earned a 90.0 pass-blocking grade, the best of the game, while his 74.2 run-blocking grade ranked second only to center Jake Brendel (85.0).“
49ers minutia minute: Rookies Mykel Williams, Connor Colby jumped out vs. Saints (paywall)
“Williams was hard to miss Sunday, finishing with three quarterback pressures and two tackles for loss, including one play in which he shoved Saints tight end Moliki Matavao backward into Alvin Kamara and dropped the tailback for a 2-yard loss. His pressures came the same way — not by dashing around his blocker, but by forcing him backward and collapsing the pocket. Williams played 40 snaps at defensive end and eight at defensive tackle.
Collins, who played 17 percent of the defensive snaps against the Seahawks, boosted that to 34 percent against the Saints and recorded his first quarterback hit.“
Kyle Shanahan provides 49ers injury updates after Week 2 win vs. Saints
“San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters during a conference call on Monday, the day after the team’s 26-21 win over the New Orleans Saints. Here’s everything he said.“
How Mac Jones gives 49ers rare luxury as capable, experienced backup QB
“He took what New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley’s defense gave him, and appeared sound in his decision-making.
Jones might have held onto the ball a little too long at times, but that also might have been a product of playing with a bunch of targets in the passing game who were not altogether crisp.
Pearsall, who caught four passes for 56 yards, has been healthy and practicing since early in training camp.
But Jauan Jennings practiced just four times in six weeks entering the game, due to calf (and maybe contract?) and shoulder injuries. Kendrick Bourne signed with the 49ers six days before suiting up for the Week 2 game at the New Orleans Saints.“
Kawakami: Nakase’s stale referee complaints, Kuminga end game, and more thoughts (paywall)
“I’ve heard that Saleh was open with the 49ers when he came back last January — he definitely wants another shot at head coaching after his uneasy stint with the New York Jets. If the 49ers’ defense keeps playing like this, Saleh will be back at the top of many search lists.
But the 49ers will make a run to keep Saleh. They’ve already committed to paying him at the top of the DC market once his Jets’ contract runs out at the end of the 2026 season, if he’s still here by then.
And they backstopped themselves on this situation last offseason by bringing in longtime coordinator and Saleh mentor Gus Bradley as assistant head coach/defense.
There won’t be a repeat of the 2024 Nick Sorensen experience this year, for sure, and there’s already a coach in place to make sure it doesn’t happen even if and when Saleh leaves.“
