Taking Stock of San Francisco 49ers Ahead of Week 10 Bye

Stock up: San Francisco 49ers rookie defensive end Arik Armstead.

When the Niners spent a first-round pick on Armstead this year, he seemed like a run-stuffer for the base defense. But that’s not how the Niners have used him.

Armstead plays in the sub-packages, and typically only on passing downs. According to Pro Football Focus, he has been on the field for 119 pass plays and just 33 run plays this season.

Despite his lack of playing time, Armstead has racked up 17 pressures—10th-most among 3-4 defensive ends, Bleacher Report - San Francisco 49ers
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