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PFF grades the 49ers offensive line as league average after 3 weeks

Pro Football Focus went through every offensive line in the NFL through three weeks and assigned a ranking.

When you think about the 49ers offensive line, Trent Williams and his dominant presence is the first thing that comes to mind. But I’d say the unit has been plenty good as a whole during the first three games.

Christian McCaffrey consistently has gaping holes to run through. He’s second in the NFL with 144 yards before contact. McCaffrey averages 2.4 yards before contact per rush. The 49ers offensive line is tied for fifth in the league in adjusted line yards, which lets you know how many yards the offensive line is responsible for, averaging 4.