"PASS OFFENSE: A Brock Purdy threw a career-high five touchdown passes, including three on the first three drives that matched Philip Rivers' vintage form. Purdy, scrambling less than last game, passed for 295 yards on a near-perfect evening. Four receivers scored two by Christian McCaffrey and one apiece for George Kittle, Jauan Jennings and Demarcus Robinson. Kittle (115 yards) walked out with an ankle injury that initially does not look dire. Jennings' third-down prowess showed in his 71-yard night."
"PASS DEFENSE: B Philip Rivers, 44, immediately attacked the 49ers with two touchdown passes on his first two drives, but defensive coordinator Robert Saleh settled down his unit, and C.J. West's first career sack triggered a critical three-and-out. The 49ers yielded 277 yards but it could have been much more had Rivers not underthrown a few open receivers. His final pass was intercepted by Dee Winters, who returned his first career theft 74 yards for a touchdown to cap the scoring."
"RUN OFFENSE: A Christian McCaffrey breached the 1,000-yard rushing mark this season and is 151 yards shy of the 1,000-yard receiving mark, reflecting just how in demand and productive he's been as an every-game workhorse. Of his 117 rushing yards this game, a season-long burst of 24 yards came on third-and-1 into the red zone. Brian Robinson had five carries (20 yards) and rookie Jordan James had none but suited up for the first time, in place of Isaac Guerendo."
Brock Purdy delivered a career night with five touchdown passes and 295 yards, spreading scoring to four receivers including two touchdowns by Christian McCaffrey. Christian McCaffrey surpassed 1,000 rushing yards this season and totaled 117 rushing yards while remaining 151 yards shy of 1,000 receiving yards. George Kittle gained 115 yards but exited with an ankle issue that initially does not appear dire. C.J. West produced his first career sack, and Dee Winters returned an interception 74 yards for a touchdown. The 49ers limited Jonathan Taylor to 46 rushing yards overall.
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