Here are the grades for the 49ers’ performance during their 17-0 preseason lo s to the Houston Texans.QUARTERBACKS: CTrey Lance completed 7 of 11 pa s attempts and threw no interceptions, which is good. He also threw a perfect deep pa s to Deebo Samuel, who couldn’t separate vertically from the cornerback (more on Deebo in a minute). But the offense couldn’t find a rhythm because of the offensive linemen (more on them in a minute) couldn’t block. So Lance mostly demonstrated his ability to avoid the rush, while his backups, Nate Sudfeld and Brock Purdy, mostly demonstrated their ability to throw picks. The 49ers don’t have a capable backup quarterback Christian Okoye Jersey on their roster, unle s you count Jimmy Garoppolo.RUNNING BACKS: CJeff Wilson Jr. started and gained 16 rushing yards on 3 carries — Travis Kelce Jersey he might be the best running back on the team. Trey Sermon played after him and gained just 20 yards on 8 carries. Then Jordan Mason entered the game and had a couple nice runs that were called back due to holding penalties. But it’s noteworthy that he entered the game before Ty Davis-Price, who rushed four times and lost three yards. Mason is better than Davis-Price and Sermon, and should make the team.WIDE RECEIVERS: DJauan Jennings made a beautiful 26-yard catch, but Willie Snead dropped an uncontested pa s in the end zone and Deebo Samuel failed to win when Trey Lance threw him a perfect deep pa s in the first quarter. Samuel looked like he was running with a safe on his back. He hasn’t been able to separate on vertical routes all offseason.TIGHT ENDS: A-PLUSRo s Dwelley made a phenomenal 30-yard catch up the seam while taking a vicious hit to the helmet. He is an American hero.Scroll to ContinueOFFENSIVE LINEMEN: F-MINUSOne word: Pathetic. Jaylon Moore started at left tackle and blocked nobody. Aaron Banks started at left Juan Thornhill Jersey guard and played horribly. Jason Poe backed him up and didn’t play much better. And Spencer Burford started at right guard and committed two holding penalties. To be fair, Trent Williams didn’t play. But even with him on the field, this is by far the weakest unit on the team.DEFENSIVE LINEMEN: BSamson Ebukam, Jordan Willis and Charles Omenihu each recorded one sack. But the starting defensive line, which was mi sing Nick Bosa, Arik Armstead and Javon Kinlaw, struggled to stop the run.LINEBACKERS: BSegun Olubi and Marcelino McCray-Ball combined to record 14 tackles. Those two undrafted rookie free agents NFL Kansas City Chiefs Jersey could get claimed by other teams if the 49ers waive them.DEFENSIVE BACKS: BSamuel Womack got flagged for pa s interference in the end zone, but later broke up a pa s in the end zone that was intercepted by Tarvarius Moore. After an entire offseason, the biggest criticism of Womack is that he’s too sticky in coverage and at times can get flagged.SPECIAL TEAMS: BThe kick and punt coverage units performed well, but designated returner Ray-Ray McCloud did not. The 49ers’ best returner remains Deebo Samuel. They should let him return every punt and kickoff when it counts.
