San Francisco’s rookie class is the season’s focal point after Week 1. Marques Sigle flashed as a starter with six tackles and a fumble recovery, signaling a strong fifth‑round floor. Mykel Williams offered a versatile DL presence that helped limit Seattle’s rushing game. Upton Stout showed growth in his first NFL action, while Jordan Watkins could push for early reps once healthy. Connor Colby supplied depth along the interior, and Alfred Collins flashed upside with more opportunities to come. Kurtis Rourke remains on the NFI list, and Nick Martin, Jordan James, and Junior Bergen are watching for chances as injuries and depth shape the rotation.

Wednesday’s game underscored SF’s reliance on rookies to lift the ceiling. The Seahawks bottled up little of SF’s explosive run plays, elevating the importance of up-and-coming defenders who can keep assignments tight and create opportunistic plays. The rookie class isn’t just roster padding; it’s SF’s path to postseason relevance in 2025, with Sigle, Williams, Stout and Colby at the forefront of that strategy.

Purds left shoulder and toe injuries cloud the 49ers' Week 1 status, toe deemed more serious. Shanahan floated signing another QB this week if Purdy cannot practice progress, with Mac Jones likely stepping in for New Orleans. George Kittle appears sidelined for multiple weeks with a hamstring issue, and Jauan Jennings awaits CT results on a shoulder injury, further thinning SF’s receiver corps. Kurtis Rourke, the season-ending backup, leaves SF dangerously thin at QB behind Purdy.

With 226 games missed by SF players last season, this is a serious early-season blow. Purdy, under a five-year extension, risks a brittle depth chart, and the backup plan is imminent for Sunday’s Saints matchup. Fantasy owners should monitor Purdy’s progress and consider how Jones or other backups could impact SF pass distribution and risk-reward in early-lineups.

Taylor Elgersma won’t start the NFL season on Green Bay’s active roster after the Packers waived the Wilfrid Laurier standout. Green Bay will feature two QBs to open — Jordan Love and Malik Willis — with Sean Clifford also waived. If Elgersma clears, he could land on Green Bay’s practice squad, keeping a fast-rlying option in a system that’s primed for development. Elgersma’s three-game preseason showed promise (16-of-23, 166 yards, TD) and a rushing score, underscoring his upside as a late-round developmental passer.

The waiver landscape also spotlighted a cadre of Canadians and CFL alumni hitting the market: Nikola Kalinic, Tanner McLachlan, Ajou Ajou, Sidy Sow, Kyle Hergel and Brent Urban, among others. San Francisco released Carter Bradley, Nate Sudfeld, and Tanner Mordecai; Kurtis Rourke remains on non‑football injury with knee rehab. Ontarian targets like Ontaria Wilson and CFL standouts Ralph Holley and Elliott Brown were moved as teams recalibrated rosters. Elgersma’s arc — Laurier to Senior Bowl and beyond — remains one of the more intriguing cross-border threads this week.

Tino Sunseri reshapes UCLA’s offense with a meticulous, player-centric approach born from a coaching dynasty and a family creed of sacrifice. His method emphasizes adaptable teaching, tailoring each quarterback’s learning style and keeping the playbook lean enough to prevent overload while maximizing efficiency.

Indiana’s high-scoring blueprint—driven by Kurtis Rourke’s precision and a fast, explosive attack—serves as a blueprint for UCLA. With presnap movement and run-pass option concepts, Sunseri aims to squeeze every bit of potential from his personnel, blending mentorship from Alabama and Sarkisian with Jimbo’s tempo to fuel big plays and steady production.

Sunseri’s UCLA blueprint blends Indiana tempo with Alabama precision, built on a family ethic of sacrifice and relentless preparation.

He tailors QB coaching to learning styles, leans into Nico Iamaleava’s arm and Kurtis Rourke’s efficiency, and imagines a fast, explosive yet balanced attack with presnap movement and a strong run game.