At the midway point in the 2022 NFL season, the 49ers currently rank 8th in the NFL in third down conversion rate on offense. Despite a slow start to the season that included an abysmal showing in week 3 when they went 1/10 on third down in Denver, the 49ers have managed to climb back into the top ten on the most important down in the sport.
What exactly has been the catalyst for this resurgence on third down over the last few weeks? Look no further than Brandon Aiyuk, who has been far and away the 49ers' most reliable target when they need to move the sticks.