49ers pressures allowed against the Commanders: • Colton McKivitz: 3 (1 sack allowed) • Connor Colby: 1 • Dominick Puni: 1 • Jake Brendel: 1 • Luke Farrell: 1 • Trent Williams: 0 👑 Brock Purdy was only hit once on 34 drop-backs

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NegativeUsageOct 20, 2026Niners Nation

Farrell was flagged for a facemask on the kickoff, gifting Washington great field position, and committed another costly penalty that put the 49ers in 3rd-and-long instead of 1st-and-goal from the seven.

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PositiveInjuryOct 19, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Chiefs (vs Chargers): Rashee Rice was out and Tyquan Thornton is on IR (ankle) RBs: Kenneth Walker III: 81% opp share, 44% route share, 100% of i10 rush att, 50% of 2min RB snaps, 50% 3rd down snap share It's time to move him up to 1.02 given the offense Emmett Johnson: 19% opp share, 22% route share, 50% of 2min RB snaps, 50% 3rd down snap share Priority handcuff WR/TEs (32 dropbacks): Xavier Worthy: 91% route share, 24% TPRR, 2.52 YPRR, 4.7 aDOT, 28% slot Without Rashee (and Kelce missed so...

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NegativeRoleOct 16, 2026Niners Nation

Luke Farrell has been forced to play out of position at times while filling in for the injured Kyle Juszczyk. This role mismatch suggests Farrell is not ideally suited for the position and underscores the importance of Juszczyk's return to the 49ers' offensive continuity.

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NegativeRoleOct 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Luke Farrell had to play out of position at times last week due to Kyle Juszczyk's absence, indicating he is filling in at a role outside his typical position and will likely see reduced snaps once Juszczyk returns.

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NegativeUsageOct 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Luke Farrell was lined up as the in-line tight end on an intentional grounding play where his eligibility was covered by Jordan Watkins' motion and line-of-scrimmage alignment; this illustrates the complexity of 49ers' offensive formations and Farrell's role in specific packages.

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PositiveRoleOct 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Farrell continues to impress and hold his own as the in-line tight end for the 49ers, performing well against Seattle's defense.

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PositiveRoleOct 13, 2026Niners Nation

Farrell continues to impress and hold his own in the tight end role, indicating solid performance and reliability.

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NegativeRoleOct 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Luke Farrell is available for the 49ers in Week 5 against the Seahawks.

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NegativeRoleOct 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan identified tight end Luke Farrell as one of three interchangeable options (along with Brayden Willis and George Kittle) to absorb snaps and responsibilities vacated by Kyle Juszczyk's knee injury.

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PositiveRoleOct 5, 2026Niners Nation

Luke Farrell will take over Kyle Juszczyk's role alongside Brayden Willis while Juszczyk recovers from a hyperextended knee expected to sideline him 2-3 weeks.

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NegativeRoleOct 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Farrell and Kittle combined to miss three blocks when the 49ers ran it, with only one pass-blocking snap between them against Denver. Outside of stalemates, there were no positive or negative plays, suggesting Farrell's role was limited and largely neutral in impact.

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NegativeRoleOct 5, 2026Niners Nation

Farrell and Kittle combined to miss three blocks when the 49ers ran it, with only one pass-blocking snap between them against Denver. Outside of Kittle's screen touchdown, the tight ends were largely unspectacular with many stalemates.

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NegativeRoleOct 5, 2026Niners Nation

Luke Farrell is an alternative fullback option the 49ers may deploy with Juszczyk sidelined, competing with Brayden Willis for expanded snaps in the fullback role.

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PositiveValueOct 1, 2026The Action Network Sports Betting Podcast

Around 11-to-1 odds; has taken over the tight end two spot from Jake Tongass; played the second-most snaps of any 49ers tight end; Sean Koerner targets him as a value play because he may need to be on the field more to help block given George Kittle's injury history and the Broncos' pass rush threat; preferred over expensive 49ers options like Debo Samuel and Christian McCaffrey.

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NegativeUsageSep 28, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Farrell played 34% of snaps on 7 routes with 1 target for 26 yards, indicating limited involvement in the 49ers passing game.

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PositiveRoleSep 28, 2026Niners Nation

Farrell is significantly improved as a run blocker compared to the previous year, allowing the team to let George Kittle run routes more freely. His blocking prowess has earned Shanahan's trust in pass protection. He had one target in Week 3 but failed to stay in-bounds on the reception.

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PositiveRoleSep 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Luke Farrell is significantly improved as a run blocker compared to the prior year, allowing the team to let George Kittle run routes. The source notes Farrell has Shanahan's trust in pass protection. He had one target in Week 3 but failed to stay in-bounds on the reception.

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NegativeUsageSep 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Farrell was involved in two notable plays: he pushed upfield to block on the hook-and-ladder play that resulted in Deebo Samuel's 80-yard touchdown, and he was the target on an early game dropback where Purdy threw a 45-yard touchdown pass that was called back due to a holding penalty. Farrell's sliding catch attempt on the Purdy pass was ruled incomplete.

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PositiveUsageSep 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Farrell, the 49ers tight end, was highlighted for his blocking execution on the 80-yard hook-and-ladder touchdown play; he got out in front of the play to block as Evans made the catch and continued executing his block after the lateral to Samuel, demonstrating sustained effort on the trick play.

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PositiveValueSep 25, 2026The Action Network Sports Betting Podcast

At plus 900 odds, Farrell is running routes on 40% of Brock Purdy's dropbacks with Jake Tonjes out and George Kittle easing back from Achilles tear; source projects closer to plus 650, noting he scored two touchdowns last year in a smaller role and will see red zone work in heavier personnel sets.

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PositiveUsageSep 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Farrell didn't get enough credit for how well he blocked in Week 1. He played the same number of snaps as George Kittle in Week 2 and was part of a tight end group that blocked well overall.

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PositiveRoleSep 23, 2026Niners Nation

Farrell did not receive enough credit for his blocking performance in Week 1. In Week 2, Farrell and George Kittle played the same number of snaps, but only Kittle was targeted. The tight end group blocked well overall.

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PositiveRoleSep 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Farrell didn't get enough credit for his blocking in Week 1; he played the same number of snaps as George Kittle in Week 2 and the tight end group blocked well overall, contributing to the 49ers' ability to generate multiple explosive passing plays.

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PositiveRoleSep 22, 2026Niners Nation

Farrell didn't get enough credit for how well he blocked in Week 1; he played the same number of snaps as George Kittle in Week 2 and the tight end group blocked well again while generating multiple explosive passing plays.

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NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Farrell appeared on 25 snaps, matching Kittle's snap count, as the 49ers rotated tight ends in their pass-catching attack against Miami.

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NegativeRoleSep 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Farrell is expected to step up as the No. 2 tight end behind George Kittle following Jake Tonges' season-ending MCL injury. The 49ers have depth at the position to accommodate the loss.

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PositiveRoleSep 18, 2026Niners Nation

Farrell was the biggest surprise in Week 1 execution; after an inconsistent 2025 season, he looked comfortable executing difficult blocks assigned to him. The source notes that if Farrell can maintain this Week 1 performance level for the rest of the season, the 49ers' running game should resemble their dominant 2023 form rather than the previous two seasons' struggles.

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PositiveRoleSep 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Farrell delivered a breakout blocking performance in Week 1 against the Rams after an inconsistent 2025 season. The source notes he 'looked comfortable executing the blocks he was tasked with, and they were not easy.' If Farrell can sustain this level of execution, the 49ers' running game should resemble the dominant 2023 version rather than the previous two seasons' performance.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Farrell remains on the 53-man roster as the backup tight end behind George Kittle following Jake Tonges's season-ending MCL injury.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026BDGE Fantasy Football

Luke Farrell ran 19 routes for the 49ers in Week 1, the highest among the team's tight ends, reflecting his elevated role in the offense as George Kittle works his way back from injury and Jake Tonges is sidelined with injury.

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PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Farrell played 46 snaps (57.1 PFF grade) and the source states 'It's not hyperbole to say this was Luke Farrell's best game as a 49er, too,' indicating a career-high performance in his first game with Kittle on a limited snap count.

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PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026Niners Nation

Farrell earned a 57.1 PFF grade on 46 snaps and delivered what the source calls 'not hyperbole to say this was Luke Farrell's best game as a 49er,' establishing himself as the primary tight end in the season opener.

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PositiveUsageSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Farrell caught a quick 14-yard gain early in the 49ers' 99-yard touchdown drive from their own 1-yard line, helping get San Francisco out of the shadow of their own goalposts during the 27-7 win over the Rams.

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PositiveNewsSep 11, 2026Ted Nguyen

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49ers dash motion Juszczyk to sift and get Farrell to insert on the back side of zone to open up the cut back lane. Diabolical scheme to play for LBs.

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NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Farrell is mentioned as a potential beneficiary of Jake Tonges' knee injury, which could push additional snaps in his direction in the 49ers passing game.

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PositiveRoleSep 11, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Farrell ended up with the most TE snaps after Jake Tonges limped off with a knee injury during the second quarter; a lengthy absence for Tonges could push more snaps in the direction of Farrell, Kittle, Demarcus Robinson, or Deebo Samuel.

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