2024 NFC West Midseason Team

– 49ers Offensive linemen take four of five spots: Just the cardinals Hjalte Froholt prevented clean cleaning.

– Competition for the quarterback spot is intensifying: The NFC West features three of the top 10 quarterbacks in PFF’s passing class, although only one can claim the crown.

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We’re halfway through the season (or almost there), so PFF will be diving into each division and highlighting the best players at each position so far. After diving into the AFC, we round things out with the NFC West, where the San Francisco 49ers field 10 picks.

QUARTERBACK: Brock Purdy, 49ers

Three of the top 10 quarterbacks come from the West, but Purdy stands up to a tough challenge Kyler Murray And Geno Smith to secure the contract with an overall grade of 83.2. However, you could make a strong case for each of the three arguments.

REWIND: James Conner, Cardinals

Conner kept defenders on the ground all year and led the way as a pure rusher with 47 forced fumbles. This is his second straight season with an overall grade above 81.0.

WIDE RECEIVER: Deebo Samuel, 49ers; Marvin Harrison Jr., Cardinals; DK Metcalf, Seahawks

This could be done in different ways, but in the end we agreed that consistency is key. Despite some fiddly problems, DK Metcalf makes the team, while Samuel simply made the difference on the field. Third place was more difficult. Jauan Jennings, Brandon Aiyuk Jaxon Smith-Njigba And Tyler Lockett were all contenders, but in the end we landed on Harrison Jr., who posted a 78.1 receiving grade for the up-and-coming Cardinals.

TIGHT END: George Kittle, 49ers

Shouldn’t he have slowed down long ago? Kittle was outstanding, which is bad news for opposing defenses. His overall grade of 88.5 is his highest since 2021. There’s no doubt about it Trey McBridewho impressed with an overall grade of 79.5.

LEFT TACK: Trent Williams, 49ers

It was a close race here Charles Cross Pushing Williams all the way. In fact, Cross has a higher grade overall at 84.6, but Williams’ superior performance in Pass Pro (grade 85.9) means he’s the pick. The game is over until the end of the season Paris Johnson It could turn into a three-way fight.

LEFT GUARDIAN: Aaron Banks, 49ers

Banks has the highest run-blocking grade of any guard in the division (74.0) while doing just enough to finish above his Cardinal counterpart Evan Brown.

CENTER: Hjalte Ffroholdt, Cardinals

As the only non-49er on the line, Froholdt is also the only center in the division with an overall grade above 70.0. He posted an outstanding pass blocking efficiency of 98.1.

RIGHT GUARDIAN: Dominick Puni, 49ers

Picked in the third round, Puni has proven to be an instant impact player 49ers. Not only did he start, but he looked like an All-Pro. With an overall grade of 76.1, he is currently the top-ranked guard in the division.

CORRECT ATTACK: Colton McKivitz, 49ers

There isn’t nearly as much competition at right tackle as there is at left tackle, but McKivitz gets the nod with his improved performance this year. His overall grade rose from 65.2 to 72.0.

EDGE DEFENDER: Nick Bosa, 49ers, Jared verse, Aries

With Aidan Hutchinson After falling behind, Bosa is now one of the favorites to take the lead in terms of pressure. But we shouldn’t discount improving Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate Verse, who at 39 is just seven years behind him and playing exceptionally well.

DEFENSE INTERIOR: Leonard Williams, Seahawks; Jarran Reed, Seahawks

This is not a department stacked with production at the interior defensive line location. Only two guys (Williams and Reed) have scored above 70.0 this year, and they happen to be teammates.

LINE BACKER: Fred Warner, 49ers; Mack Wilson Sr., Cardinals

Warner remains the best linebacker in the league, with an overall grade of 91.6 making him the best at the position. When he plays this well, he’s an easy pick across the board. No other linebacker in the NFC West has an overall grade above 70.0, so this is the next best pick for Mack Wilson. Regardless, each of the teams will be striving for more right away.

CORNERBACK: Devon Witherspoon, Seahawks; Garrett Williams, Cardinals; Deommodore Lenoir, 49ers

Williams is the only every-down player with an overall grade above 70.0, showing that this is a division that struggles at corners. Witherspoon moves forward with outstanding work in run support (grade 86.2), while Lenoir takes third place with his superior coverage grade (grade 71.5).

SECURITY: Julian Love, Seahawks; Budda Baker, Cardinals

Love scores with his strength in coverage (71.4), while Baker’s all-around game makes him a fairly comfortable choice. The Cardinals veteran earned an overall grade of 70.5.

KICKER: Chad Ryland, Cardinals

PLAYER: Michael Dickson, Seahawks

KICK RETURNER: Laviska Shenault, Seahawks

SPECIAL TEAMS: Dee Williams, Seahawks

Michael Hecht deserves a mention with his work on the Rams’ field goal unit, but Dee Williams (85.7 special teams grade) prevents Shenault from being selected as both a special teamer and a returner.