The San Francisco 49ers have been rolling since the start of the season. They have a 7-1 record and that's the best mark in the NFC. They have a 2.5-game lead in the highly competitive NFC West over the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams.
The 49ers are taking nothing for granted as they still have nine regular-season games left to demonstrate what kind of team they have. However, the Niners have gotten excellent performances from quarterback Brock Purdy and running back Christian McCaffrey.
There have been a number of injuries and issues at the WR position, and that's part of the reason they acquired veteran wideout Keenan Allen at the trade deadline from the Indianapolis Colts. Allen's know-how at the position has a chance to allow him to be a key contributor throughout the second half of the season.
Purdy likes what he sees so far from Allen in the brief time he has practiced with the team since he was acquired. “It’s been awesome,” Purdy said, per 49ers reporter Matt Maiocco. “Just a true pro because he understands what the routes are and where he needs to be. I feel like it’s been pretty smooth so far. I really do think he’s got a good grasp on what we’re doing this week.”
The 49ers brought in veteran wideout Mike Evans in the offseason to upgrade the wide receivers, but he has been slowed by Achilles tendinitis. Evans should be getting close to a return, but Allen can provide that veteran presence until Evans is ready to jump back into the lineup.