49ers hindered by special teams

David Lombardi continues his breakdown of the 49ers season by using TruMedia’s EPA model to highlight special-teams inefficiences:

“Through EPA, we can pinpoint how the 49ers fared in all facets of special teams, where inefficiencies may sometimes not be as apparent as they are on offense and defense.

The EPA table below, courtesy of TruMedia, shows the cumulative totals of each facet. The final row accounts for all special teams plays, including some aspects that aren’t otherwise listed, including extra points. Blue denotes above-average performance while red shows below-average finishes.

Cumulatively, the 2020 49ers came close to being the inverse of the 2011 “Tony Montana Squad” 49ers, whose special teams unit finished No. 1 in multiple phases and led the NFL at plus-66 expected points on the season.”

Full article: The Athletic