49ers offense excels on early downs with new FRAME scoring metric

An advanced metric, FRAME, highlights the San Francisco 49ers' offensive prowess on early downs. The metric, introduced by data scientist Steven Patton, rates the team's ability to maintain rhythm and efficiency in moving the chains. The 49ers rank highly in both early-down success and third-down conversion rates, leading the NFL at 49.8%. This performance showcases the combination of explosive plays and clutch situations, contributing to their third-highest total of 379 first downs. The 49ers continue to demonstrate the effectiveness of head coach Kyle Shanahan’s offensive strategies.

• 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — New metric shows how elite the 49ers offense is on early downs