NFC West

San Francisco 49ers Depth Chart & Starting Lineup

Depth chart · updated Oct 15

94
Elite
OFF
93
DEF
88

#2 in the NFL

5-0 · Elite

Who is the starting QB for the 49ers?

Brock Purdy is the projected starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers as of October 15, 2026. Mac Jones is listed second.

Offense

3WR 1TE
FB
44
Kyle JuszczykStarterQuestionable
WR1
WR2
3
7
De'Zhaun StriblingInjured Reserve
WR3
84
Brandin CooksStarter
2
3
Christian KirkInjured Reserve
3
1
Ricky PearsallInjured Reserve
TE
LG
75
Connor ColbyStarter
3
63
Nick ZakeljInjured Reserve
C
64
Jake BrendelStarter
3
78
Brett TothInjured Reserve
RG
77
Dominick PuniStarter
RT

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San Francisco 49ers Week 5 Depth Chart Changes

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Week 6

vs Washington Commanders

Mon, Oct 19 · 08:15 PM ET

Team Stats

5 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
30.8
Yards/G
367.8
Pass Yds/G
239.2
Rush Yds/G
128.6
TO Margin
2
3rd Down %
51.92%
Total TD
20
Sacks
11
TFL
20
INT
3
WHY #2 IN WS POWER

2025 season: 87 OVR from real 2025 results

2026 prior: 87 regressed 50% toward the league mean

This season: 5-0 · Week 6 rating blends real 2026 results in with the prior.

No third-party model, no invented numbers — the whole rating traces to real box scores. How we rank · not a betting line.

2026 season projection

Projected: 14.9 wins (likely 13-16)

Record so far 5-0, plus our win chance in each of the 12 games left. A projection from team ratings, not a guarantee.

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San Francisco 49ers Starting Quarterback

San Francisco 49ers starting lineup

Brock Purdy is the projected starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers as of October 15, 2026. Mac Jones is listed second.

Also projected for the 49ers: Christian McCaffrey at running back, Mike Evans at wide receiver and George Kittle at tight end.

The full San Francisco 49ers two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. NFL depth charts are unofficial team estimates, not league announcements, and change through the season.

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San Francisco 49ers Injury Report

25 players are listed with an injury designation as of October 15, 2026.

Common questions

Who is the 49ers' starting quarterback?
Brock Purdy is the projected starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers as of October 15, 2026. Mac Jones is listed second.
Who starts at running back for the 49ers?
Christian McCaffrey is the projected starter at running back for the 49ers, with Kaelon Black listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for the 49ers?
Mike Evans is the projected starter at wide receiver for the 49ers, with Jacob Cowing listed second.
Who starts at tight end for the 49ers?
George Kittle is the projected starter at tight end for the 49ers, with Luke Farrell listed second.
When does San Francisco 49ers play next?
Next: vs Washington Commanders, Mon, Oct 19, 08:15 PM ET.
When was the San Francisco 49ers depth chart last updated?
The San Francisco 49ers depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes nightly through the season.

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