San Francisco 49ers
Across the four reviewed games, San Francisco outgained each opponent. Its yardage edge included a substantial rushing advantage against Denver and the Rams.
4 reviewed games through Oct 4, 2026. This profile summarizes Upon Review's reviewed sample, not every game the team played.
What we keep seeing
Yards per play added to the advantage
ModerateAgainst Arizona and Miami, San Francisco had both more total yards and more yards per play. Against Arizona, it did so with fewer passing and rushing attempts.
Conversions extended scoring chances
ModerateIn reviewed possessions against Denver, Miami and the Rams, a third- or fourth-down conversion kept a San Francisco opportunity alive before a touchdown.
Gained possessions produced points
ModerateA punt-return fumble recovery against Denver preceded a touchdown. Against the Rams, ensuing possessions after an interception and a fumble recovery produced a touchdown and field goal, respectively.
Strengths
Rushing-yard edges in two matchups
ModerateSan Francisco gained 140 rushing yards to Denver's 82 and 174 to the Rams' 122. Rushing accounted for 58 of its 62-yard total advantage against Denver.
Sacks constrained a Miami possession
ThinOn one Miami possession, consecutive sacks turned second-and-6 into fourth-and-10 before a field goal, using both downs without a first down.
Opponent plan
Deny
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Attack
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Avoid
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Differences in reviewed games
ModerateReviewed-game contrast
Against Denver, 58 of a 62-yard edge came in rushing; against the Rams, the 89-yard edge comprised 52 more rushing yards and 37 more net passing yards.
Reviewed games
Kaelon Black's fourth-down run made the 49ers' short field count
Oct 4, 2026 · NFL · Denver Broncos · 24-14
San Francisco's late touchdowns rebuilt a two-score barrier
Sep 27, 2026 · NFL · Arizona Cardinals · 36-30
The 49ers kept scoring chances alive—and cut Miami's short
Sep 20, 2026 · NFL · Miami Dolphins · 35-13
49ers turned Rams chances into long touchdown drives
Sep 11, 2026 · NFL · Los Angeles Rams · 7-27