"Don't be fooled by the fact Mac Jones got sacked on his first snap (courtesy of Dominick Puni's protection) en route to Jones' worst statistical outing in five starts (152 yards, 17-of-26, no touchdowns, one interception). On third down, Jones converted six times, including a critical third-and-13 connection to Christian McCaffrey for a 17-yard gain to set up McCaffrey's 4-yard touchdown run that iced the game."
"George Kittle had no receptions in his return from a five-game hiatus, but Christian McCaffrey credited Kittle's presence and overall great offensive line blocking for helping spring the 49ers' 39-carry, 174-yard rushing attack. McCaffrey breached 100 rushing yards for the first time since 2023 (24 carries, 129 yards, two touchdowns), and understudy Brian Robinson added a season-high 36 yards."
Mac Jones finished with 152 yards (17-of-26) and one interception but converted six third downs, including a crucial third-and-13 to Christian McCaffrey that set up the clinching touchdown. Christian McCaffrey rushed 24 times for 129 yards and two touchdowns as the 49ers totaled 174 rushing yards; Brian Robinson added 36 yards. George Kittle returned without receptions but aided run blocking. Pass defense pressured Michael Penix, with Bryce Huff's blitzes producing a strip sack that led to a field goal. Deommodore Lenoir's penalties and other missed plays offset otherwise strong defensive pressure.
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