San Francisco 49ers

49ers Top Fantasy Players

These are the top fantasy football players of the San Francisco 49ers as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.

Data as of September 10, 2025.

# Name Pos Team ADP Bye
1 Christian McCaffrey RB SF 1.08 14
2 Mike Evans WR SF 3.05 14
3 George Kittle TE SF 4.08 14
4 Brock Purdy QB SF 6.09 14
5 Ricky Pearsall WR SF 7.06 14
6 Christian Kirk WR SF 10.06 14
7 San Francisco Defense DEF SF 12.08 14
8 Brandon Aiyuk WR SF 12.11 14

Christian McCaffrey

Christian McCaffrey's current ADP is 1.08, which is the 8th pick of the 1st round, and 8th selection overall.

Christian McCaffrey Average Draft Position PPR

Mike Evans

Mike Evans's current ADP is 3.05, which is the 5th pick of the 3rd round, and 28th selection overall.

Mike Evans Average Draft Position PPR

George Kittle

George Kittle's current ADP is 4.08, which is the 8th pick of the 4th round, and 43rd selection overall.

George Kittle Average Draft Position PPR

Brock Purdy

Brock Purdy's current ADP is 6.09, which is the 9th pick of the 6th round, and 69th selection overall.

Brock Purdy Average Draft Position PPR

Ricky Pearsall

Ricky Pearsall's current ADP is 7.06, which is the 6th pick of the 7th round, and 78th selection overall.

Ricky Pearsall Average Draft Position PPR

Christian Kirk

Christian Kirk's current ADP is 10.06, which is the 6th pick of the 10th round, and 114th selection overall.

Christian Kirk Average Draft Position PPR

San Francisco Defense

San Francisco Defense's current ADP is 12.08, which is the 8th pick of the 12th round, and 139th selection overall.

San Francisco Defense Average Draft Position PPR

Brandon Aiyuk

Brandon Aiyuk's current ADP is 12.11, which is the 11th pick of the 12th round, and 143rd selection overall.

Brandon Aiyuk Average Draft Position PPR

San Francisco 49ers 2025 Schedule

Week Home/Away Opponent
1 Away Seattle Seahawks
2 Away New Orleans Saints
3 Home Arizona Cardinals
4 Home Jacksonville Jaguars
5 Away Los Angeles Rams
6 Away Tampa Bay Buccaneers
7 Home Atlanta Falcons
8 Away Houston Texans
9 Away New York Giants
10 Home Los Angeles Rams
11 Away Arizona Cardinals
12 Home Carolina Panthers
13 Away Cleveland Browns
15 Home Tennessee Titans
16 Away Indianapolis Colts
17 Home Chicago Bears
18 Home Seattle Seahawks

San Francisco 49ers News

George Kittle, George Kittle's Injury Complicates Price Tag

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (Achilles) is working his way back from injury, and his medical status has started to impact his price tag in both dynasty and redraft leagues. Kittle isn't expected to miss too much time in 2026; he'll likely be sidelined for the first four weeks or so. Still, that short-term absence is already lowering his ADP in redraft leagues, and the overall recovery process is slightly reducing his price in dynasty leagues. Dynasty managers want to trade for Kittle knowing that they're getting a healthy top-tier TE1, and while Kittle fit that description before his injury, there's always a little risk and concern associated with a player coming back from an Achilles tear. Factors baked into a slightly reduced price tag include potential injury setbacks, Kittle being less than 100% when healthy, and the risk of re-injury. While Kittle is a borderline top-three tight end when healthy, his injury is already starting to influence his pricing this offseason. He's a typical "hold" in most dynasty leagues for now.

George Kittle player page.

March 20, 2026 6:46 AM EST


Christian Kirk, 49ers Sign Christian Kirk to One-Year Deal

The San Francisco 49ers signed free-agent veteran wide receiver Christian Kirk to a one-year deal worth $6 million on Monday, according to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Kirk was a disappointment with 28 catches on 52 targets for 239 yards and one touchdown in his 13 regular-season games (three starts) in 2025 in his only season with the Houston Texans. However, he did close out the year on a strong note in two playoff games, catching 10 passes for 164 yards and two touchdowns. Kirk is the latest addition to the Niners' WR room after the team signed future Hall of Fame pass-catcher Mike Evans in free agency last week. The additions of Evans and Kirk likely mean that Jauan Jennings won't be back in the Bay Area in 2026. Barring any additional injuries at the position in San Fran, Kirk figures to be the No. 3 behind Evans and Ricky Pearsall going into next season, his ninth in the NFL. After two straight rough seasons for Kirk, his fantasy value is way down, but landing in Kyle Shanahan's offense could make him a deep-league sleeper in PPR formats.

Christian Kirk player page.

March 16, 2026 1:16 PM EST


Christian McCaffrey, Christian McCaffrey Tough to Justify Trading in Dynasty Leagues

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is a typical sell-high candidate in dynasty fantasy football leagues this offseason. Dynasty strategy strongly encourages managers to sell high on injury-prone skill players in their thirties coming off a top finish. However, moving McCaffrey at this point is far easier said than done, mostly because he's not comparable to any other running back in the NFL. Sure, he'll be 30 by the time the 2026 regular season gets underway, and yes, he missed 13 games in 2024. However, he was healthy for all 17 in 2025, he eclipsed 2,100 yards, and he finished as the clear-cut RB1 in fantasy scoring. Managers are encouraged to explore trade offers for McCaffrey, but they shouldn't sell high just for the sake of getting some compensation before it's too late in his career. Trading McCaffrey should still fetch a very significant, full-price package in dynasty leagues, because the 49ers' running back has overall RB1 upside again in 2026, and he should remain a top-10 option for at least a couple more years. Plus, the 49ers have shown no willingness to reduce his workload. They barely used backup Brian Robinson Jr. last season, and they have not yet brought in a replacement for Robinson in free agency.

Christian McCaffrey player page.

March 16, 2026 4:20 AM EST


Christian Kirk, Christian Kirk's Dynasty Value is Fading Heading into 2026

Free agent wide receiver Christian Kirk is coming off the least productive season of his career in 2025, as he hauled in 28 receptions for 239 yards and a touchdown on 52 targets across 13 games with the Houston Texans. The 29-year-old was able to provide impressive production in the postseason, recording 10 catches for 164 yards and a touchdown on 15 targets across two contests. Still, Kirk has now recorded just two combined touchdown grabs over the past two regular seasons and has logged back-to-back years with fewer than 30 receptions. He's also had his struggles staying on the field in recent years, missing 18 games over the past three seasons. While Kirk should eventually find a home for 2026, it seems unlikely that he will be counted on to play a significant role in any team's passing game as he enters his age-30 season. Kirk's fantasy value in dynasty formats is fading after his production decline in 2025.

Christian Kirk player page.

March 14, 2026 8:33 AM EST


Brock Purdy, Brock Purdy Has a New Number One Wide Receiver to Work with in San Francisco

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy battled a nagging toe injury for much of the first half of the 2025 season and was ultimately sidelined for eight games. Still, the 26-year-old got hot down the stretch and ultimately put together solid numbers in the nine games he was able to play, completing 69.4% of his pass attempts for 2,167 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. Purdy also made a modest fantasy impact with his legs, rushing for 147 yards and three scores. Purdy could be without a couple of key weapons for at least the start of 2026, as star tight end George Kittle (Achilles) will likely miss the start of the year with a torn Achilles tendon, and wide receiver Jauan Jennings is currently lingering in unrestricted free agency. However, San Francisco made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason by signing star wide receiver Mike Evans, who immediately gives Purdy a high-end downfield and red zone target. The 49ers could also get more out of wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, who has been limited by injuries to just 20 games played over his first two NFL seasons. While the loss of Kittle hurts, San Francisco still has a solid supporting cast around Purdy that should allow the young QB to continue to be a productive option for fantasy managers.

Brock Purdy player page.

March 13, 2026 2:31 PM EST