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Mon Oct 12 201502:31Boldin had huge day against Giants, hauling in 8-of-12 targets f...
Boldin had a huge day against the Giants, hauling in 8-of-12 targets for 107 yards and a score in the 30-27 loss Sunday.
Colin Kaepernick finally got things going in the second half, and the 49ers' playmakers reaped the benefits. It is tough to trust San Francisco's offense this season, but it has become apparent that when Kaepernick is on his game, Boldin is his favorite target. Next week's matchup against his former team could prove to be another fruitful matchup, as Baltimore has surrendered 285.2 passing yards per game this season.
Mon Oct 5 201501:11Boldin held to just 12 yards on three catches in Sunday's 17-3 l...
Boldin was held to just 12 yards on three catches in Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Packers.
Even though he was targeted seven times, Boldin was only able to haul in three catches due to Colin Kaepernick's extremely erratic throwing. He was visibly upset on the sidelines, as the 49ers couldn't get anything going on offense Sunday. Boldin has shown that he can still play at a high level, but games like this are to be expected on a run-first team with an inconsistent quarterback at the helm. Boldin and the 49ers travel east to face the Giants next Sunday. New York has surrendered the most yards to wide receivers (1035) to wide receivers this season, making Boldin an intriguing WR3 or flex option.
Sun Sep 27 201520:43Boldin had just two catches on four targets for 16 yards in Sund...
Boldin had just two catches on four targets for 16 yards in Sunday's blowout loss at Arizona.
While it was an unproductive game for Boldin, keep in mind that Colin Kaepernick was awful, tossing four interceptions, including two that were returned for a touchdown. Boldin still remains one of Kaepernick's favorite targets, and should get back on track at home against the Packers in Week 4.
Sun Sep 20 201518:38Boldin converted team-leading 10 targets into six catches for 60...
Boldin converted a team-leading 10 targets into six catches for 60 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Steelers.
Boldin is still going strong at age 34, and looks poised to once again deliver at least a top-30 season at wide receiver. The veteran doesn't make a lot of big plays, but his excellent route-running and physicality have earned him the full trust of quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Boldin should continue to see plenty of targets, especially in games where the 49ers are forced to pass to catch up.
Tue Sep 15 201503:40Boldin caught team-high four passes for 36 yards in Monday's win...
Boldin caught a team-high four passes for 36 yards in Monday's win over the Vikings.
The fact that Boldin's four catches led all San Francisco receivers tells you all to need to know about the 49ers' new offensive scheme; they are going to run until they are forced to pass. Boldin will likely lead the 49ers in receptions this season, making him a decent PPR option, but there are going to be weeks like this where he has lackluster performances.
Tue Sep 15 201501:54Boldin caught four passes (on five targets) for 36 yards in Mond...
Boldin caught four passes (on five targets) for 36 yards in Monday night's season opener against the Vikings.
Boldin's four catches led the 49ers in the category, even though he wasn't able to accumulate much yardage overall. On the whole, San Francisco's passing game wasn't need much Monday, so Boldin's subpar receiving numbers aren't unlike most of his teammates. No matter, Boldin will look to improve his production in Week 2 against the Steelers.
Sun Aug 16 201518:14Boldin caught only target for 14 yards in Saturday's preseason o...
Boldin caught his only target for 14 yards in Saturday's preseason opener against the Texans.
The first unit was only on the field for one drive as the Texans controlled the ball for the majority of the first quarter. Boldin has already solidified his role as a starter alongside Torrey Smith.
Sun Dec 28 201422:24Boldin caught just 2-of-9 targets Sunday, but scored 76-yard tou...
Boldin caught just 2-of-9 targets Sunday, but scored a 76-yard touchdown in the win over Arizona. His other catch went for five yards.
Boldin shook free early in the game for the second longest touchdown of his career, although he was quiet afterwards. Even still, Boldin went over 1,000 receiving yards for the second straight year, something he hadn't done since 2008 and 2009. Despite being 34-years old, it appears as though Boldin can still produce at a respectable level, even though he lacks any speed whatsoever.
Sun Dec 21 201402:19Boldin targeted team-high nine times in Saturday's overtime loss...
Boldin was targeted a team-high nine times in Saturday's overtime loss to the Chargers, finishing with seven catches for 61 yards.
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick threw for just 114 yards, so Boldin did a good job of gobbling up what little receiving yardage was available (only one other 49er had more than nine yards). After a strong season, Boldin is sputtering to the finish, averaging just 39 yards per game over his last four contests.
Sun Dec 14 201421:09Boldin caught 2-of-4 targets for 23 yards in Sunday's loss at Se...
Boldin caught 2-of-4 targets for 23 yards in Sunday's loss at Seattle.
Boldin had a drop, but was also badly overthrown by Colin Kaepernick on a wide-open pass at one point in the second half. Boldin has been the 49ers best receiving option this year, but he's been awful in two games against the Seahawks, catching 5-of-9 targets for a measly 41 yards. He'll look to rebound Saturday against the Chargers.
Sun Dec 7 201422:20Boldin caught 4-of-9 targets for 54 yards in Sunday's loss at Oa...
Boldin caught 4-of-9 targets for 54 yards in Sunday's loss at Oakland.
Boldin, who dropped at least one pass, was slightly outperformed by Michael Crabtree (nine receptions for 56 yards Sunday). In general, Boldin has been the 49ers most reliable weapon this season, but he's been quiet the last two games. He might not get back on track next week, as he'll have to deal with Richard Sherman and the Seahawks on the road.
Fri Nov 28 201411:35Boldin caught 3-of-5 targets for 18 yards in Thursday's 19-3 los...
Boldin caught 3-of-5 targets for 18 yards in Thursday's 19-3 loss to the Seahawks.
Coming off a 9-137-1 line against the Redskins, Boldin had to deal with a secondary on the other end of the spectrum. It's hard to make much of a judgement on his individual performance, as the San Francisco offense was terrible on the whole, due in large part to Colin Kaepernick's struggles. Of course, even with Kaepernick suffering through a disappointing season, Boldin has easily been the 49ers' most reliable offensive skill-position player. He should bounce back, at least to some extent, in a favorable Week 14 matchup with the Raiders.
Sun Nov 23 201422:25Boldin caught 9-of-11 targets for 137 yards and touchdown in Sun...
Boldin caught 9-of-11 targets for 137 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 17-13 win over the Redskins.
Boldin scored early in the first quarter on a 30-yard touchdown, but didn't slow down from there. He continues to outplay fellow WR Michael Crabtree, who caught 5-of-7 targets for 58 yards. Boldin will have a stiff in a short week, facing the Seahawks on Thanksgiving.
Sun Nov 16 201419:57Boldin had team-high five catches on six targets for 53 yards Su...
Boldin had a team-high five catches on six targets for 53 yards Sunday against the Giants.
After coming into the game with back-to-back outings with over 90 yards and a touchdown, Boldin tied a season-low with his six targets, while watching fellow starting wideout Michael Crabtree catch three of eight targets for 85 yards and a touchdown. While Boldin doesn't have a great matchup from a yardage standpoint in Week 12, he could get back in the end zone, as the Redskins allow the eighth-fewest passing yards per game this season, but only two teams have allowed more passing touchdowns.
Sun Nov 9 201419:11Boldin has six catches on 15 targets for 95 yards and touchdown ...
Boldin has six catches on 15 targets for 95 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Saints.
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick really struggled with his accuracy Sunday, completing only 14 of 32 passes, of which nearly half went to Boldin. That's now back-to-back games for Boldin with at least 90 yards and a touchdown, something he's actually done in three of the last four games. With tight end Vernon Davis struggling through a few different injuries (and others speculating he may not be giving his full effort) and wideout Michael Crabtree doing very little himself, Boldin has become the best and most consistent fantasy option in the 49ers' passing attack. Up next is a Week 11 matchup against a Giants defense allowing the fifth-most passing yards per game this season.
Sun Nov 2 201420:28Boldin caught 6-of-7 targets for 93 yards and touchdown in Sunda...
Boldin caught 6-of-7 targets for 93 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 13-10 loss to the Rams.
Boldin easily led all San Francisco pass catchers in receptions and receiving yardage, while scoring the team's lone touchdown. He's posted a couple of duds this year, but he's actually been the 49ers' most productive weapon in the passing game. He'll face the Saints on the road next week, in a potential shootout.
Mon Oct 20 201401:01Boldin caught 7-of-10 targets for 50 yards in Sunday's 42-17 los...
Boldin caught 7-of-10 targets for 50 yards in Sunday's 42-17 loss to the Broncos.
Boldin crucially dropped what should have been an eight-yard touchdown in the third quarter, and he was mostly bottled up for short gains. All of his receptions came before Blaine Gabbert replaced Colin Kaepernick, but only two of the catches resulted in first downs. While Boldin led the team in both receptions and targets, the 49ers also made frequent use of Michael Crabtree, Stevie Johnson and Brandon Lloyd. With Boldin and Crabtree essentially co-No. 1 receivers, neither has produced a 100-yard game or multi-touchdown performance this season.
Tue Oct 14 201400:44Boldin caught 7-of-9 targets for 94 yards and touchdown in Monda...
Boldin caught 7-of-9 targets for 94 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 31-17 win over the Rams.
Boldin led the team in targets, receptions and receiving yards, though Michael Crabtree was close behind with eight targets, which only netted him a 3-49-1 receiving line. Boldin and Crabtree have essentially been co-No. 1 receivers to this point, with Boldin owning a 32-397-1 receiving line on 45 targets, while Crabtree has a 28-295-3 line on 44 targets. The result is that both receivers are decent options in most leagues, but neither is shaping up as a potential star.
Sun Oct 5 201421:15Boldin caught four passes on eight targets for 72 yards in Sunda...
Boldin caught four passes on eight targets for 72 yards in Sunday's 22-17 win over Kansas City.
Boldin is still searching for his first touchdown of the season, although he's been active in the passing game, with 36 targets in five games. Despite seeing a healthy number of looks in general, Boldin hadn't really done much, since his eight-catch, 99-yard performance in Week 1, so it was encouraging to see him produce Sunday. Next week, he'll travel to St. Louis, which has been stingy against the pass so far this year.
Sun Sep 28 201422:17Boldin grabbed five passes (seven targets) for 62 yards in Sunda...
Boldin grabbed five passes (seven targets) for 62 yards in Sunday's win over Philadelphia.
Despite the modest stat line, Boldin actually led San Francisco in receiving yardage, and tied for the team lead in receptions. Vernon Davis left the game with a back injury, so Boldin would probably see an uptick in targets, if the tight end missed any action.
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