"To the delight of equally desperate fantasy football players, Bourne has racked up 142 receiving yards in both of the Niners' last two games, establishing himself as the offensive engine for a team that somehow pulled off a shocker in Los Angeles in Week 5. Even his earlier performances were solid enough for a guy asked to jump onto what Mike Tomlin calls "the moving train.""
"And then there's the flip side of the box-score success. The pre-snap penalties. The "Wait, what play are we running?" moments. The drops. And the blocking - my goodness, the blocking. Let's just say it's not optimal. At the final horn of every 49ers game, I partake in the Faustian bargain that is a "Studs and Scrubs" column. I've considered creating a new category: Studs, Scrubs, and Kendrick Bourne. He's the whole spectrum in one."
Kendrick Bourne joined the 49ers in Week 2 as a desperation signing to provide immediate receiving depth. He has emerged as a central offensive contributor, amassing 142 receiving yards in each of the last two games and fuelling a Week 5 upset in Los Angeles. Early performances were adequate for a player asked to join a moving, established offense. Significant inconsistencies remain, including pre-snap penalties, play confusion, drops, and notably poor run and pass blocking. Teammates praise his big, vivacious personality. The overall value of his production outweighs the flaws and contributes materially to the team's 2025 offensive identity.
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