Kendrick Bourne

At 30.5 years old, Bourne is entering the typical decline phase for wide receivers. His production and role are unlikely to improve from this point forward, making him a depreciating asset in dynasty leagues.

Bourne is a free agent and has indicated wants to return, but his market situation is uncertain. He may sign elsewhere or face reduced salary/role if the 49ers prioritize younger WRs.

Bourne is locked in as the clear WR3 behind Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson, with target share down to 7% and snaps down to 40% over the final stretch. The game logs confirm a low-volume role with multiple 0-point outings.

Bourne sits fourth or fifth on the SF depth chart behind Pearsall (3703), Aiyuk (3055), and Jennings (2782) — all significantly younger and more valuable — with no realistic path to meaningful usage unless multiple injuries strike ahead of him.

Target share has trended sharply downward over the last four weeks (15%→7%→4%→3%), and the season average of 6.1 PPG ranks him WR71 — a clear signal that his role is contracting rather than expanding.

Arizona released Kyler Murray in March 2026 (now with Vikings), leaving Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew as the 2026 QBs. A WR3 in a Brissett/Minshew offense has near-zero fantasy relevance and severely caps Bourne's target ceiling regardless of scheme.

Bourne's most productive stints came when Pearsall was sidelined, including back-to-back 142-yard games in Weeks 5 and 6. If Pearsall's health remains fragile, Bourne could spike in value temporarily.

Brandon Aiyuk is confirmed gone and Jauan Jennings likely departs in free agency, leaving only injury-prone Ricky Pearsall as a guaranteed returnee. Bourne could secure a depth role if the 49ers value veteran continuity.

If Michael Wilson misses time, Bourne slides into the WR2 role and would see 8-12 targets per game even from a bridge QB — a meaningful but temporary volume spike that could inflate short-term value.

Bourne earned Pro Bowl honors with Mac Jones in 2021, and their Foxborough-to-the-Bay reunion proved vital. If Mac Jones retains the starting role, this connection could stabilize Bourne's floor.

Defenses heavily bracketing Marvin Harrison Jr. could force looks to Bourne underneath, particularly in Arizona's spread-heavy concepts — though this benefit requires a functional passing game to materialize.

Moving from WR4-5 at SF (behind Pearsall, Aiyuk, Jennings) to WR3 at Arizona is a legitimate depth chart improvement, giving Bourne a clearer path to rostered snaps and goal-line packages.