Fantasy Football 2024 projections: Projecting the 49ers offensive players from Brock Purdy to Christian M

Before diving into Fantasy analysis for each team, I'll present a brief overview containing their offensive ranks in my baseline team projections as well as any notable coaching or offensive line changes.

49ers projections:

Projected Offensive Plays – (28th)

Projected Passing TDs – 28.1 (7th)

Projected Rushing TDs – 22.6 (4th)

Notable coaching changes:

• Promoted Nick Sorenson to defensive coordinator
• Hired Brandon Staley as assistant head coach/defensive specialist
• Promoted Klay Kubiak to offensive pass game specialist

Notable offensive line changes

• Drafted guard Dominick Puni in Round 3
• Drafted guard Jarrett Kingston in Round 6

This offensive line was awesome as a run blocking unit in 2023. Of course, Trent Williams led the way -- he created more yards before contact per rush on runs to his direction than any other lineman -- but this line was really just mauling all around on the ground game. Pass protection was a different story. The only teams that allowed pressures on a higher percentage of dropbacks than the Niners were the Bears, Giants, Titans, Panthers, Broncos, and Jets. The guard spot was particularly problematic, and there's a chance that Puni (better known for his run blocking) will take over a starting spot at some point during his rookie campaign. Right tackle Colton McKivitz was also a problem. In his first season as a starter, the 2020 Round 5 selection tied for the league-high in pressures allowed (59). The Niners brought McKivitz back for cheap this offseason, and he's projected to start at right tackle again.

McKivitz embodies the current state of affairs in San Francisco. This organization has to skimp in many spots to try to make finances make sense as the front office attempts to retain as much of the core from the recent title runs. As a result, some of the infrastructure has been diminished over the years. That might be felt more in 2024, but this coaching staff has warranted the benefit of the doubt.

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