49ers at Seahawks — Week 1 Recap (Sept. 7, 2025)
All snaps from Pro-Football-Reference. PFF grades via 49erswebzone. Written as of September 2025.
🧭 Spotlight Index
📊 Defensive Snap Counts & PFF Grades
| Player | Pos | PFF Grade | Snaps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Winters | LB | 76.7 | 52 |
| Jason Pinnock | S | 53.1 | 52 |
| Marques Sigle | S | 59.8 | 52 |
| Fred Warner | LB | 71.7 | 49 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | — | 51 |
| Renardo Green | CB | — | 51 |
| Nick Bosa | EDGE | 82.5 | 46 |
| Mykel Williams | EDGE | 47.0 | 39 |
| Luke Gifford | LB | 72.1 | 23 |
| Bryce Huff | EDGE | 58.6 | 26 |
| Jordan Elliott | DT | — | 25 |
| Kalia Davis | DT | — | 24 |
| CJ West | DL | 58.1 | 7 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 27.9 | 9 |
Total defensive snaps: 52 — source: Pro-Football-Reference
🎯 Brock Purdy — QB
Snaps: 100%
PFF: 78.4
Passing Touchdowns (PFR)
- TD 1: 2nd & Goal, SEA 5 — 5-yard pass to George Kittle
- TD 2: 3rd & Goal, SEA 2 — 2-yard pass to Brayden Tonges
Highlights: Zero interceptions, multiple third-down conversions, strong red-zone efficiency.
🔥 Christian McCaffrey — RB
Snaps: 78%
PFF: 81.9
Highlights: Key third-down receptions, blitz pickup in Q3, explosive outside-zone gains. Did not score a TD but dictated defensive structure.
🟥 George Kittle — TE (TD)
Snaps: 89%
PFF: 74.6
TD: 5-yard reception on 2nd & Goal (PFR)
Highlights: Red-zone separation, edge-seal blocking.
🟥 Brayden Tonges — TE (TD)
Snaps: Limited
PFF: —
TD: 2-yard reception on 3rd & Goal (PFR)
Highlights: Secured catch through contact in goal-to-go.
🟢 Ricky Pearsall — WR
PFF: 71.2
Highlights: Third-down conversion, perimeter blocking.
🛡️ Defense — Snap Counts & Breakdowns
🔥 Nick Bosa — EDGE
Snaps: 88%
PFF: 82.5
Highlights: Sack, multiple pressures, third-down disruption.
🧠 Fred Warner — LB
Snaps: 94%
PFF: 71.7
Highlights: Tackle for loss, third-down stop, defensive alignment control.
⚠️ Jason Pinnock — S
Snaps: 100%
PFF: 53.1
Highlights: No turnovers; key run stop late. Heavy usage, uneven results.
🟡 Marques Sigle — S (Rookie)
Snaps: 100%
PFF: 59.8
Highlights: Solid open-field tackle, avoided explosive busts.
🟢 Dee Winters — LB
Snaps: 100%
PFF: 76.7
Highlights: TFL, multiple run stops near LOS.
🔴 Mykel Williams — EDGE
Snaps: 75%
PFF: 47.0
Highlights: No sacks or TFLs; high usage without impact.
🧪 Final Takeaway (September 2025)
This was a controlled Week 1 win built on red-zone execution, McCaffrey-driven structure, and defensive discipline led by Bosa and Warner. Young safeties were tested heavily, and the offense finished drives through tight ends rather than explosive perimeter plays.
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