NFL analyst Rich Eisen made his case to why 49ers star Christian McCaffrey should garner Hall of Fame recognition for his historic displays.

Puni and Williams were dinged for three pressures, two hurries, and a QB hit (charged to Williams) in true pass sets. Brendel (73.6) and Williams (69.2) were graded highly as run blockers, but the facts are that this running game is stuck in neutral.

Mac Jones will start for injured Brock Purdy as both California teams bring 3-1 records into the prime time matchup at SoFi Stadium.

How on earth does a team that can’t consistently run the ball or pressure the passer, featuring guys off the street in the starting lineup because their roster is held together by athletic tape and sheer stubbornness, beat the Rams, arguably the best (and the least injured) team in the NFL, 26-23 in overtime on Thursday?

Kyle Shanahan flexed his muscles against the Rams in what was one of his most impressive victories as a head coach

With Brock Purdy sidelined, the 49ers turned to Mac Jones. Many were skeptical, but Jones has been efficient and steady in running Shanahan’s scheme. Over his three starts, he has completed 86 of 129 passes for 904 yards,

Not only were the 49ers missing Purdy, Nick Bosa (who is out for the season with a torn ACL) and star tight end George Kittle (who landed on injured reserve after Week 1), but also wide receivers Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings.

Multiple players fit the role to qualify for Thursday night’s third star. Eddy Pineiro, Christian McCaffrey, and several players on defense fit the spotlight, but only one earned it. And it only took one play for Collins to gain the recognition.