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49ers Edge Seahawks 17-13 on Purdy’s Late TD and Bosa’s Strip-Sack

The messy opener spotlighted kicker instability, rising injury questions, heavy Christian McCaffrey usage.

Overview

  • Brock Purdy went 26-of-35 for 277 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions, hitting backup tight end Jake Tonges for the go-ahead score on the first catch of Tonges’ NFL career.
  • Nick Bosa sealed the win by strip-sacking Sam Darnold and recovering the ball in the red zone on Seattle’s final drive.
  • Kicker Jake Moody went 1-for-3 on field goals, clanking a 27-yarder off the upright and seeing a 36-yarder blocked before making from 32.
  • George Kittle exited with a hamstring injury after an early touchdown and did not return, while Trent Williams, Fred Warner and Jauan Jennings also left with injuries that will be monitored.
  • Christian McCaffrey, listed as questionable with a calf issue, played and produced 142 scrimmage yards as Seattle’s Sam Darnold finished 16-of-23 for 150 yards in his starting debut.