The San Francisco 49ers couldn’t have asked for a better start. Sam Darnold completed an 18-yard pass on the first play from scrimmage, but a Robert Saleh blitz led to a Nick Bosa quarterback hit. The 49ers’ defense forced a punt, but were pinned at the 5-yard line.

George Kittle caught a 9-yard pass to keep the drive alive on 3rd & 4. Ricky Pearsall’s 26-yard reception on third down flipped the field. Purdy was roughed on the ensuing 3rd & 9 play, giving the offense a fresh set of downs. Another pass to Kittle for 11 yards, and then a five-yarder in the end zone after Kittle beat his man gave the Niners a 7-0 lead.

Unfortunately, that would be the last time we saw Kittle as he was ruled out with a hamstring injury. Jauan Jennings would also be ruled out with a shoulder injury. He was wi

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