"An appealing mix of Bryce Huff blastoffs from left end and linebacker blitzes up the middle paid dividends against Michael Penix, who threw for 241 yards and a touchdown but often zipped passes into the sidelines (21-of-38 overall). Huff's strip sack and Alfred Collins' fumble recovery led to a 49ers field goal and 10-3 halftime lead. Deommodore Lenoir nearly made the 49ers' first interception in 14 games but instead got called for pass interference, and later his illegal-contact penalty nullified a sack."
"A 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 completed 17 of 26 passes for 152 yards with one interception and was sacked on his first snap, yet converted six third downs including a critical third-and-13 to Christian McCaffrey. The 49ers ran 39 times for 174 yards; McCaffrey rushed 24 times for 129 yards and two touchdowns while Brian Robinson added 36 yards. George Kittle returned without receptions but contributed via blocking. The pass defense generated pressure with Bryce Huff's rushes and linebacker blitzes, producing a strip sack and fumble recovery that led to a field goal. Michael Penix finished 21-of-38 for 241 yards and a touchdown.
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