The 49ers played their first playoff game in six years Saturday night, and beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-10. Here are the 49ers’ grades:
GAROPPOLO: C. He won his first playoff start, and a win is a win. Plus he made some nice throws on third down as he usually does. But he was inconsistent. He completed just 57 percent of his passes. And he threw three passes that could have been intercepted — the Vikings picked off one of them. Quarterbacks often struggle during their first playoff starts, and Garoppolo was no exception. He should improve as he gains playoff experience.
RUNNING BACKS: A-MINUS. Matt Breida fumbled — that’s why this group gets a “minus.” But the other running backs were fantastic. Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman both averaged 4.8 yards per carry. Coleman rushed for 105 yards and two touchdowns — he was terrific. He clearly needed the bye week to rejuvenate himself. Maybe he was injured.
WIDE RECEIVERS: B. Kendrick Bourne was the 49ers’ best wide receiver, even though he dropped two passes. He also made an extremely difficult catch over the middle and scored a touchdown. He and Deebo Samuel should
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