Alright, let’s talk about how I dug into the player stats for that San Francisco 49ers versus Las Vegas Raiders game. It wasn’t anything super complicated, just me wanting to see the numbers behind the action I watched.
First off, I settled down after the game buzz died down a bit. Grabbed my trusty tablet, makes it easy to browse while relaxing. Didn’t feel like sitting at the desk for this.
I opened up one of the sports apps I use regularly. You know the ones, they cover pretty much everything. Navigated over to the football section, specifically the NFL. Then I had to find the actual game matchup. Sometimes you gotta scroll back through the schedule or look at the past results depending on the app’s layout.
Finding the Game Data
Found the 49ers vs Raiders game listing. Tapped on that. Usually, the first thing you see is the final score and maybe some highlights. I ignore that for this; I’m looking for the deeper stuff.
I hunted around for a button or tab labeled something like “Box Score,” “Full Stats,” or “Game Details.” Found it. Clicking that usually opens up a more detailed view. Inside that view, I looked specifically for “Player Statistics” or sometimes it’s broken down by team first, then you click the team name to see their players.
Checking Out the Players
Okay, now the good part. I usually start with the offense.
- Quarterbacks: First stop. Looked at the 49ers QB, checked his completion percentage, passing yards, touchdowns, and interceptions. Did the same for the Raiders QB. Gives you a quick snapshot of the passing game control.
- Running Backs: Then I scrolled down to the running backs. For the Niners, you gotta check Christian McCaffrey’s line – rushing attempts, yards, average, TDs. Also checked his receiving stats, ’cause he does both. Looked at the Raiders’ main back too, see how they performed on the ground.
- Receivers: Checked out the wide receivers and tight ends next. Who got the targets? Who hauled in the big catches? Looked at yards, receptions, and touchdowns for guys like Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, George Kittle for the 49ers, and Davante Adams for the Raiders, obviously.
After soaking in the offensive numbers, I switched over to the defensive stats. This sometimes feels a bit more scattered, but it’s crucial.
Looking at the Defense
Here’s what I typically focus on:
- Tackles: Who was making the stops? Looked for the leaders in total tackles for both teams. Fred Warner usually pops up for the Niners.
- Sacks: Always interesting to see who got to the quarterback. Checked Nick Bosa’s numbers for San Francisco and Maxx Crosby’s for Vegas.
- Interceptions & Passes Defended: Did anyone pick off a pass? Who was batting balls down? Those are game-changing plays.
I didn’t build any fancy charts or anything this time. Just mentally processed the numbers, maybe jotted a couple of standout performances down on a scrap piece of paper if I felt like it. It’s really about getting a feel for individual contributions beyond just the score.
So yeah, that was my process. Just using a standard sports app, navigating through the menus, and spending some time looking at the offensive and defensive player breakdowns. Helps piece together the full story of the game for me. Simple as that.
