49ers lead NFL in screen pass efficiency during 2025 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 7:07 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers ranked first in the NFL for screen pass efficiency in the 2025 season. With a league-best expected points added per play at 0.239, they showcased an effective screen game despite running only 40 screens, among the fewest attempts in the league. The 49ers' offensive strategy under Coach Kyle Shanahan emphasized creating easy yards through screens, utilizing players' run-after-catch abilities, particularly from running back Christian McCaffrey and tight end George Kittle. The success of the screen pass reflects a broader offensive identity focused on short gains rather than deep passing.
- •49ers achieved the highest expected points added on screen passes in 2025.
- •San Francisco ran only 40 screen plays but yielded explosive returns.
- •Brock Purdy ranked low in intended air yards, indicating a focus on short passes.
- •The screen game functions as an extension of the 49ers' ground attack.
- 7:07 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers ranked No. 1 in screen pass efficiency during 2025 season
"The 49ers screen game continues to be the cream of the crop in the NFL.
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