2024 San Francisco 49ers Team Outlook
WR Brandon Aiyuk, SF - Solid/Safe Pick
In 2023, Brandon Aiyuk emerged as San Francisco's top wideout, amassing 1,342 receiving yards on 75 grabs. Aiyuk ranked third with 3.01 yards per route run and finished as the overall WR13 despite ranking only 30th with 105 targets. Aiyuk also ranked fifth in the league, averaging 3.80 yards per route versus man coverage. Now, Aiyuk enters a contract year poised to contend for WR1 numbers for the first time. Aiyuk has the all-around skill set to thrive regardless of his address, but with the Niners, 2024 feels like his coming out party. ADVICE: On the verge of posting WR1 numbers in 2024
WR Deebo Samuel, --- - Solid/Safe Pick
Deebo Samuel is a dynamic playmaker, that all NFL teams would love. That is why there were a ton of trade rumors for his services this off-season. Last year, Samuel played in 15 games and averaged 16.3 fantasy points per game. The Niners did, however, draft WR Ricky Pearsall late in the first round of the 2024 draft and he may cut into Samuel's targets. ADVICE: Samuel is a stud but is a better option in best ball than in seasonal leagues. He's a volatile player with extreme highs and lows. In the end, he projects as a low-end WR2.
TE George Kittle, SF - Solid/Safe Pick
The overall TE6 finish looks good on the resume, but George Kittle's 2023 campaign was erratic. He led all tight ends with 1,020 receiving yards and was tied for second with six touchdowns. Kittle had nine top-10 weeks but also had seven weeks with single-digit performances. Still, the volume was solid. Kittle led all tight ends in yards per route run and was top-10 in targets and share. The 49ers boasted the league's No. 2 offense a year ago and are bringing it back for another Superbowl run. Kittle is firmly entrenched as a high-quality fantasy option with a top-5 upside. ADVICE: Kittle looks like a nice value pick with top-5 upside in an offense that ranked second overall and third in scoring
Injury Status: Injured ReservePK Jake Moody, WAS - Solid/Safe Pick
In Moody's rookie campaign, he led the NFL in extra points (60) and ranked 14th in scoring, despite only attempting 25 field goals (27th). Moody has a big leg and is in one of the NFL's highest-scoring offenses. It's fair to expect some positive FG regression in Year Two, which could push Moody into the top-5 fantasy kickers.
San Francisco - Solid/Safe Pick
San Francisco tied Chicago with a league-best 22 interceptions last season. In all, the Niners forced 28 turnovers, sacked the opposing passer 48 times and scored the 11th-most fantasy points. They also ranked eighth in the NFL in total defense and third in points allowed. This is one of the top defenses in football and the Niners will contend for DST1 numbers once again.
