Analysts rank 49ers among top NFC supporting casts, praise Pearsall

On June 11, 2026, analysts from The Athletic, Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen, placed the San Francisco 49ers as the fourth best supporting cast in the NFC. They highlighted Kyle Shanahan's offensive capabilities but raised concerns about the team's run game and offensive line. Both analysts acknowledged the potential of key players like Ricky Pearsall, George Kittle, and Christian McCaffrey to excel if healthy. Mays and Klassen debated the overall talent of the 49ers compared to other NFC teams, indicating a strong belief in their offensive structures and success rates from last season. The discussion underscores the fragile nature of the 49ers' roster heading into the season, as injury concerns linger with several players.

• 3:24 PMYahoo Sports — 2 analysts rank the 49ers supporting cast: ‘I think Ricky Pearsall is a star’