​The San Francisco 49ers are poised to field one of the NFL’s most well-equipped offenses as they head into the 2026 season, ranking fifth overall in CBS Sports’ annual offensive infrastructure assessment led by Jared Dubin. The ranking evaluates a team’s play caller, offensive line, pass catchers, and running backs on a 1-to-5 scale, then applies a weighting to reflect how well the organization has arranged its unit to support the quarterback—without considering the quarterback’s individual performance. San Francisco posted a weighted grade of 4.20, landing in Tier 2, labeled “Very Good Environments,” and narrowly missing the Top 4 cut. The verdict acknowledges that the 49ers could climb higher if they had full health from George Kittle, who is returning from a torn ACL, and if the broader supporting cast behind Christian McCaffrey—arguably the league’s most versatile running back—were more proven and less aging. Nevertheless, with Shanahan recognized as one of the game’s best play callers and McCaffrey delivering elite versatility, the backfield isn’t the only concern; the wide receiver room has its uncertainties, ranging from inexperience to advancing age beyond Kittle. Despite these caveats, San Francisco’s offense sits well ahead of most Tier 2 contenders and remains decisively separate from the rest of the tier, trailing only Tier 1 entries. The 49ers outpaced the next closest Tier 2 teams—such as the Los Angeles Chargers, Cincinnati Bengals, Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and Jacksonville Jaguars—by a comfortable margin, with a 4.20 score that dwarfed Jacksonville’s 4.05 in sixth place and underscoring a meaningful gap within that group. Positioned just below Tier 1, which includes the Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, and the top-ranked Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco’s placement reflects a franchise built around a high-caliber scheme and a masterful set of weapons. This strategic setup bodes well for quarterback Brock Purdy, who has emerged as a standout passer since the 49ers drafted him in 2022. The organization has constructed a robust framework around Purdy, contributing to his playoff appearances in three of his four seasons and a 30-15 record as a starter in San Francisco. The overall picture is one of a team primed for sustained offensive success, with the infrastructure to maximize Purdy’s talents and an offensive system designed to leverage elite scheming and complementary talent. This analysis follows coverage from Niners Wire, which highlighted San Francisco’s strong showing in the 2026 offensive-infrastructure rankings as part of its broader coverage of the team’s prospects.