The San Francisco 49ers came into Week 3 hobbled, and a defensive line that has been the strength of the team would miss two of its most important players before halftime. Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams were both questionable to return. The broadcast showed Bosa giving Robert Saleh a thumbs down, which felt like Bosa knew something was off. Bosa would eventually be ruled out for the remainder of the game.
Mac Jones remained efficient in the first half. He completed 12 of his 18 passes for 112 yards and only took one sack. The 49ers couldn’t generate much in the running game early on. Christian McCaffrey only had five carries for nine yards.
Kyle Shanahan has always been one to adjust. The 49ers found creative ways to get McCaffrey involved in the passing game. Ricky Pearsall continued to g