San Francisco 49ers

Offense

The 49ers’ playbook is mainly best for players who want a power rushing attack. However, players who enjoy using a mobile QB and a shotgun running game can still find success if they can strike the proper balance.

Key Formation

Pistol Full House TE is the best example of what this playbook has to offer: a solid power rushing attack with easy throws if the defense gets greedy.

Key Player

HB with 90 Trucking

Formations

• SINGLEBACK: Ace, Ace Pair, Ace Pair Twins, Doubles, Wing Trips Open
• PISTOL: Doubles
• GUN: Split Slot, Slot Offset, Ace Offset, Ace Twins Offset, Twin TE Flex Wk, Doubles Offset, Doubles Wing, Doubles Offset Wk, Tackle Over Trips, Y-Trips Offset, Y-Trips Offset Wk, Wing Trips Niner, Wing Trips Niner Wk, Tackle Over, Trio Offset, Trio Offset Wk, Bunch Open, Bunch Open Offset, Doubles Stack, Tight Slot Open, Spread HB Wk, Flip Trips Niner, Trey Open Offset, Empty Base Flex

To acquire the most flexibility with your lineup, try adding a pass-catching HB or TE if one becomes available.

OFFENSIVE Draft Targets

• HB (TRK, STR, BCV)
• QB (SPD, THP, SAC)
• TE (SPD, ACC, RTE)

Defense

The 49ers’ defense is best when constructed with two different linebacker types. Look for two balanced defenders at the MLB position, with a strong OLB on one side and a quicker pass rusher on the other. One of your MLBs and your pass-rushing OLB will be on the field nearly every down, so go elite.

Key Formation

The 3-4 Odd is a great starting formation to see if your opponent can beat your zone coverage with passing, and it doesn’t give up too much in the run game.

Key Player

OLB with 85+ Acceleration

Formations

• 3-4: Odd, Under, Over, Even, Bear
• 4-4: Split
• NICKEL: 2-4-5, 2-4-5 Dbl A Gap, 3-3-5 Wide
• BIG DIME: 2-3-6, 1-4-6
• DOLLAR: 3-2-6
• QUARTER: 1-3-7, 3 Deep

Getting a strong defensive end who can move inside to DT on passing downs is important to get the most bang for your buck.

DEFENSIVE Draft Targets

• MLB (SPD, PRC, ZCV)
• OLB (SPD, ACC, FMV)
• DT/DE (STR, BSH, PMV)