49ers struggle with offensive explosiveness during 2025 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:00 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers finished the 2025 season ranking near the bottom of the league in offensive explosiveness. They averaged 9% in explosive rush and pass rates, below league averages. Running back Christian McCaffrey, while recording a league-high 17 explosive catches, showed signs of decline in his rushing performance. The 49ers had significant contributions in points and yards per play, ranking 10th and 11th respectively, while still winning 12 games and a Wild Card playoff match. The team's offensive identity may need re-evaluation as they head into 2026.
- •49ers ranked below average in explosive play rates in 2025
- •Christian McCaffrey had a decline in rushing effectiveness
- •49ers finished 10th in points and 11th in yards per play
- •Team won 12 games and a Wild Card playoff match
- •Coaching staff may need to rethink offensive strategy for 2026
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers offense was missing its most necessary component in 2025
"The 49ers offense didn't have the juice many have come to expect from a Kyle Shanahan team this past year.
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