The San Francisco 49ers edged past the Seattle Seahawks 17-13 thanks to a go-ahead touchdown drive in the final minutes that pushed them over the top.

It was a back-and-forth battle with many highs and many lows, but nonetheless a major victory over a division rival on the road to start the season.

Here are three key takeaways from the 49ers’ 17-13 win over the Seahawks.

Defense shines under Robert Saleh

After two years of inconsistent defenses, the 49ers flourished in Week 1 under Robert Saleh on that side of the ball.

Saleh absolutely shut down Seattle’s offense, limiting the Seahawks to a measly 4.6 yards per play and 146 passing yards.

Early on, it was clear that Saleh was going to put quite a bit on the secondary’s plate, looking to blitz more often than his predecessors and spe

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