SF’s Week 2 showcase in Las Vegas offered a sharper read on the 2025 roster hours ahead of Week 1 in Seattle. Purdy opened with a clean, efficient series, but the real spark came from Ricky Pearsall, who looked like a credible option at and beyond the top-three WR tier as the 49ers sort through Aiyuk, Jennings, and Robinson. Kicker Jake Moody recovered from a rocky first half to nail four attempts, including a 59-yarder in a pressure spot, sealing the tie after a late Raiders rally. Rookie Nick Martin piled up tackles and disruption, flashing the athleticism and instincts the 49ers hoped to unlock behind Dee Winters. San Francisco’s depth was on full display, with Carter Bradley directing the second unit and clearing a path for Purdy’s continued progression. The trio of Moody, Pearsall, and Martin provided a blueprint for fantasy managers: clean, high-leverage roles emerging from a crowded camp, while Purdy’s early connection with Pearsall hints at a deeper pass-game ceiling if health and trust solidify. Week 1 in Seattle is looming, and the 49ers sit a little taller, a little more dangerous, with standout depth ready to step in when called.

From a fantasy perspective, Pearsall’s early chemistry with Purdy should raise his Dynasty and best-ball profile as the WR depth chart remains fluid. Moody’s late-season-like clutch performance is a reminder that in-practice accuracy translates to game-action opportunity, albeit with the risk that SF’s kicking situation remains unsettled. Martin’s bounce-back performance underscores the value of edge and inside-linebacker depth on a defense known for rotating get-to-the-ball players. The game also underscored the value of a quarterback room that can survive a one-drive sampler and still leave the starter with ample prep time for Week 1. The blend of youth and veteran steadiness could push SF’s fantasy upside higher as the season approaches.