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Projected 49ers Week 1 offensive depth chart vs. New York Jets

Sep 10, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Deebo Samuel (19) and Brandon Aiyuk (11) take the field against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Deebo Samuel (19) and Brandon Aiyuk (11) take the field against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The San Francisco 49ers open their regular season with a Week 1 Monday Night Football matchup with the New York Jets.

After an offseason of holdouts, hold-ins and injuries, the 49ers appear to be mostly whole on offense as they gear up to begin the 2024 campaign. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk was back in practice Tuesday after a hold-in that helped him earn a four-year, $120 million contract. Running back Christian McCaffrey was also in practice Tuesday after missing most of training camp with a calf strain. Left tackle Trent Williams was also at the team facility Tuesday to end his holdout with $48 million guaranteed as part of a restructured three-year contract.

That trio figures to make up a huge chunk of what has a chance to be the NFL's best offense. Here's what we think the depth chart looks like Week 1:

Quarterback

August 18, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) passes the football against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
August 18, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) passes the football against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Brock PurdyJoshua DobbsBrandon Allen

We're going to guess it's Dobbs winning the No. 2 QB job. He's a more dynamic playmaker and his rapid growth in the offense provides some optimism he could thrive if he needs to step in for an extended period.

Running back

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 20: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring a 6-yard rushing touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional Playoffs at Levi's Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 20: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring a 6-yard rushing touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional Playoffs at Levi's Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Christian McCaffreyJordan MasonIsaac GuerendoPatrick Taylor

Nothing crazy here. Guerendo is probably ahead of Taylor just because he was a fourth-round pick, but neither player did enough in camp to warrant a definite place as the third RB.

Fullback

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) hauls in a reception for a touchdown score during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-3. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) hauls in a reception for a touchdown score during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-3. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Kyle Juszczyk

Easy work here. Tight end Jake Tonges is the likely backup if Juszczyk misses any time.

Wide receiver

Sep 10, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Deebo SamuelBrandon AiyukJauan JenningsChris ConleyJacob CowingRonnie Bell

There's a clear-cut top three. After that it's probably matchup or situation-dependent. Conley has proven himself with the 49ers coaching staff and would likely warrant a regular nod as a fourth WR over the rookie Cowing or Bell.

Tight end

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers spikes the ball after a touchdown during the third quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers spikes the ball after a touchdown during the third quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

George KittleEric SaubertJake Tonges

This is also how the trio appears in the 49ers' unofficial depth chart. Saubert is the more veteran of the duo behind Kittle. If the team needs some pass-catching help though, Tonges appears to have the edge in that department.

Offensive tackle

Jan 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) blocks against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) blocks against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

LT Trent WilliamsRT Colton McKivitzJaylon MooreBrandon Parker

The only question here is whether Williams will be ready to play by the season opener. If not, it's Moore at LT.

Center

Jan 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers center Jake Brendel (64) blocks against the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers center Jake Brendel (64) blocks against the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Jake BrendelNick Zakelj

Ben Bartch can also play center, but Zakelj got most of the work there while Bartch and Jon Feliciano were out during camp.

Guard

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 18: Dominick Puni #77 of the San Francisco 49ers pass blocks against Khalen Saunders #50 the New Orleans Saints during the first half of a preseason game at Levi's Stadium on August 18, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 18: Dominick Puni #77 of the San Francisco 49ers pass blocks against Khalen Saunders #50 the New Orleans Saints during the first half of a preseason game at Levi's Stadium on August 18, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

LG Aaron BanksRG Dominick PuniSpencer BurfordBen Bartch

Puni isn't in danger of losing the starting job according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Burford was a starter in his first two years in the league. The 49ers should feel great about him as an interior depth piece.

This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: Projected 49ers Week 1 offensive depth chart vs. New York Jets