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Which personnel splits have been the most successful for the 49ers in 2026?

The San Francisco 49ers offense has been very successful heading into Sunday’s monster matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. Brock Purdy is playing the best football of his career, Kyle Shanahan has made timely play calls, and the 49ers offensive line…

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 8:15 PM
Which personnel splits have been the most successful for the 49ers in 2026?
Key Things to Know
  • Analysis shows the San Francisco 49ers offense has generated elite efficiency across multiple personnel packages in 2026.
  • The 49ers lead the NFL with a 0.33 EPA when utilizing three or more wide receivers on the field.
  • San Francisco ties with the Baltimore Ravens for first in EPA from heavy personnel packages featuring two or fewer receivers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jason Aponte examines the San Francisco 49ers offensive efficiency across various personnel groupings ahead of their matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Despite managing wide receiver injuries, quarterback Brock Purdy and head coach Kyle Shanahan have driven strong offensive production across multiple splits.

According to Football Insights data cited by Aponte, the 49ers tie for first in EPA out of heavy personnel packages and lead the NFL with a 0.33 EPA when fielding three or more receivers. Their most frequent set, 21 personnel, accounts for nearly 41 percent of offensive snaps and ranks first league-wide.

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