There’s no denying that the San Francisco 49ers have what it takes to win the big one in the upcoming season. A big factor to that potential scenario is their wide receiving group, which was recently named as best in the NFL ahead of the 2024 campaign.
Last season season marked the 49ers’ seventh under the leadership of head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch. Notably, this was the team’s first year since 2013 and 2016 without safety Jimmie Ward and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who signed with the Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders, respectively.
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The 49ers enjoyed a dominant 5-0 start, tying the Philadelphia Eagles as the league’s last undefeated teams. However, they then suffered three consecutive losses before rallying with six straight wins. Their 14th week victory over the Seahawks, coupled with a Packers loss, made them the first team to clinch a 2023 playoff berth. The following week, they clinched the NFC West, a feat they last accomplished in 2011-2012.
The 49ers finished the regular season with 12 wins and five losses, clinching the NFC’s top seed despite failing to match their previous year’s 13-4 record. Their postseason run included divisional and conference championship victories, setting an NFL record for overcoming the largest halftime deficit in a title game. Ultimately, they fell to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in a Super Bowl LVIII rematch, 25-22 in overtime.
San Francisco 49ers’ Wide Receivers Identified as Best in NFL Ahead of 2024 Season
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A huge part of San Francisco’s successful run last season was their wide receiving group. Just recently, Trevor Sikkema named the 49ers’ band of wide receivers the as NFL’s best in an article published on PFF.
“No pass-catching unit can stack up with the 49ers’ receiving talent. Not only do they have wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel, both top-10 players in PFF’s receiver rankings heading into the season, but they also have George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey to lean on in the passing game.
San Francisco easily earned the best team receiving grade in 2023, at 91.0, with no other club eclipsing 86.0. Throw in Jauan Jennings and rookie Ricky Pearsall, and it feels like the 49ers are stocked with an embarrassment of receiving riches,” Sikkema wrote.
Bookmakers peg the 49ers’ 2023 win total at 11.5, with slightly favorable odds on the over. This high projection reflects their status as one of just two NFL teams with a win total exceeding 11.5, the other being the reigning champion Chiefs. The 49ers’ proven performance and roster depth suggest a strong chance of meeting or exceeding this lofty expectation.
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With a solid group of wide receivers playing for San Francisco, it’d be hard to bet against them next season. In any case, a lot of fans will be monitoring their progress to see if they can exceed what they achieved in the last campaign.
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