Here's the PFF take.
TOP 5 GRADES:
CB
Kevin Peterson,
93.1 overall grade
G
Jamon Brown,
83.0 overall grade
LB
Bryce Hager,
80.6 overall grade
S
Blake Countess,
79.6 overall grade
T
Cornelius Lucas,
79.1 overall grade
PERFORMANCES OF NOTE:
QB SEAN MANNION, 70.1 OVERALL GRADE
It was a shaky start for Mannion in his first start of the season but he showed some promise as the game progressed and settled down in terms of accuracy. He hit two excellent passes late in the second quarter, firstly hitting Pharoh Cooper down the seam for a 26-yard gain on third down, following it up with a pinpoint deep ball to Mike Thomas to setup a last gap field goal. There were more misses than good throws but some of the throws Mannion hit were exceptional.
G JAMON BROWN, 83.0 OVERALL GRADE
Quality performances were thin on the ground for a backup-laden Rams’ offense but their one remaining starter on the offensive line showed his quality. Brown gave up very little in either run or pass games, while his linemates struggled to contain the 49ers’ penetration. Brown surrendered
0 pressures for the third time this season and the first time since Week 7.
CB KEVIN PETERSON, 93.1 OVERALL GRADE
Peterson’s 61 snaps in this game more than doubled his career total to date and what a stunning game he came up with. Targeted five times, Peterson allowed only
one catch for 14 yards while breaking up three passes and intercepting two. Peterson will be relegated back to the bench when Trumaine Johnson returns for the playoffs but a display like this shouldn’t be quickly forgotten when it comes to future playing time.
LB BRYCE HAGER, 80.6 OVERALL GRADE
While fellow starter Cory Litteton struggled to coral George Kittle in coverage, Hager had a stronger display, especially in the tackling department where he had
0 missed tackles compared to Littleton’s three. Hager capped off his solid display by picking up a forced fumble and recovery in garbage time, ripping the ball away from Carlos Hyde for another Rams turnover.
