SEATTLE, WA — The San Francisco 49ers, embarking on a new chapter under Head Coach Max Farias, clinched a significant 27-13 victory against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1, marking a promising start to Season 29.
Brock Purdy, the 49ers’ quarterback, showcased his leadership and skill by completing 16 out of 25 passes for 220 yards, throwing two touchdowns against one interception. His connection with wide receiver Deebo Samuel and tight end George Kittle was instrumental as they navigated the Seahawks’ defense with strategic plays and critical catches.
Geno Smith, facing a relentless 49ers’ defense, managed to complete 14 out of 24 passes for 202 yards and a touchdown. Despite his efforts, the 49ers’ defense, bolstered by Nick Bosa and Fred Warner, applied constant pressure, culminating in six sacks and a pivotal interception.
Injuries Impact
The 49ers’ offensive efforts were slightly hampered by the absence of left guard Aaron Banks, sidelined with an abdominal tear. The Seahawks also faced challenges with injuries to key players Matt Feiler and Cody Bowles, forcing adjustments on the fly.
Rookie Highlights
The impact of Seattle’s draft picks was unmistakable, especially with Spencer Johnson’s presence on the defense. San Francisco’s top draft choice, Erik Clifton, also made an impact, fortifying the offensive line and showing his tremendous upside in the win.
Coaches’ Perspective
“Today’s victory is a testament to our team’s resilience and hard work. We have set high expectations for ourselves,” noted Coach Farias in his post-game remarks. Pete Carroll, reflecting on the Seahawks’ performance, emphasized the need for improvement: “We’ve got areas to work on, and we’ll address those as we prepare for next week.”
UP NEXT
The San Francisco 49ers look forward to their home opener against the Arizona Cardinals, aiming to build on their winning start. The Seattle Seahawks, eager to bounce back, will face a tough road test against the Minnesota Vikings.
TEAM STATS |
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| Offensive Yards Gained |
330 | 242 |
| Total Yards Gained |
403 | 325 |
| Penalties |
2 | 0 |
| Penalty yards |
15 | 0 |
| Total first downs |
20 | 15 |
| 3rd down efficiency |
6 - 10 , 60.0% | 1 - 8 , 12.5% |
| 4th down effiency |
0 - 0 , 0.0% | 1 - 2 , 50.0% |
| 2 point conversion |
0 - 0 , 0.0% | 1 - 1 , 100.0% |
| Trips to red zone |
6 | 2 |
| Red zone touchdowns |
2 | 1 |
| Red zone field goals |
1 | 1 |
| Red zone efficiency |
50.0% | 100.0% |
| Defensive sacks |
6 | 3 |
| Defensive Interceptions |
1 | 1 |
| Defensive forced fumbles |
0 | 0 |
| Defensive F.F. recovered |
0 | 0 |
Stats
Passing
San Francisco 49ers
Player |
qbr |
com/att |
pct |
yds |
lng |
td |
int |
sck |
| B.Purdy | 102.0 | 16 / 25 | 64.0 | 220 | 38 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Rushing
San Francisco 49ers
Player |
att |
yds |
lng |
td |
avg |
big |
yac |
| C.McCaffrey | 24 | 124 | 19 | 1 | 5.2 | 0 | 30 | B.Purdy | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
San Francisco 49ers
Player |
rec |
yds |
avg |
td |
yac |
lng |
drop |
| D.Samuel | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 0 | 25 | 38 | 1 | C.McCaffrey | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 1 | 46 | 13 | 0 | B.Aiyuk | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 1 | 4 | 30 | 0 | S.Jones | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 13 | 20 | 0 | G.Kittle | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
Defense
San Francisco 49ers
Player |
tckl |
sck |
pdef |
int |
int yds |
td |
ff |
ffr |
| F.Warner | 2 | 1.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | D.Jackson | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | A.Hicks | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | T.Hufanga | 6 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N.Bosa | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | D.Lenoir | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | D.Greenlaw | 4 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | A.Thomas | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | C.Ward | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R.Hawkinson | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | A.Armstead | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
San Francisco 49ers
Player |
fg |
fg pct |
lng |
xp |
xp pct |
50+ |
50+ pct |
| M.Campbell | 2 / 2 | 100.0 | 51 | 3 / 3 | 100.0 | 1 / 1 | 100.0 |
Punting
San Francisco 49ers
Player |
punts |
yds |
avg |
tb |
in20 |
lng |
blk |
| M.Wishnowsky | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 |