49ers 27, Chiefs 17: Grades

Here are the grades for the 49ers’ 27-17 preseason win over the Chiefs.QUARTERBACKS: B. Brian Hoyer was on the field for just six snaps, so it’s hard to judge him. He completed only one-of-four pass attempts, but he did make a nice throw to Jeremy Kerley for a 15-yard gain on third-and-12 which didn’t count because the Niners committed an illegal formation penalty. Matt Barkley made a few nice throws while rolling out, including an eight-yard touchdown pass to Aldrick Robinson while rolling left that didn’t count because Aaron Burbridge committed a holding penalty away from the play. If Burbridge hadn’t committed that penalty, Barkley’s passer rating would have been 112. Not bad. C.J. Beathard’s passer rating was 133. He threw two touchdown passes during the second half, including a 46-yarder to a wide open Kendrick Bourne, who had to turn and wait for the pass to arrive. Beathard didn’t make any “wow” throws, and the placement of his passes wasn’t great. But he was efficient and tough – he took hits while throwing the ball.

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