Roster ratings

Can the 2022 San Francisco 49ers go 20-0?

We rated every player on the 2022 San Francisco 49ersagainst their own era and built their best 12-man roster. Here's how strong this squad really was — and whether it could chase a perfect 20-0.

84.4Roster rating /100
#50All-time rank of 861
Strong — a real playoff rosterOur verdict
▶ Play the 49ers yourself

The best 12 — our all-time picks from this squad

One player per slot, chosen by our era-relative rating. This is the lineup that sets the projection above.

Offense

QBJimmy Garoppolo80
RBChristian McCaffrey87
WRBrandon Aiyuk84
TEGeorge Kittle92
RBElijah Mitchell80
RBKyle Juszczyk74

Defense

EDGENick Bosa ★AP99
DTKevin Givens72
LBFred Warner87
CBCharvarius Ward81
STalanoa Hufanga ★AP92
STashaun Gipson84

How we rate it

Every rating is era-relative: a player is graded against their own era's peers at the same position, with impact plays counting most and an All-Pro boost. The roster rating is the position-weighted strength of the best 12 — premium spots (QB, edge, corner) count for more, and a single weak link drags the average down. Only a near-flawless roster projects to run the table. Full method →

Other rated 49ers seasons

An independent fan project. Player ratings are our own derivation from public statistics. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any professional sports league, team, or player.