"PASS OFFENSE: B Mac Jones settled down and threw for 279 yards (26-of-39) with three touchdown passes (each on third-down), no interceptions and one lost fumble while filling in for the injured Brock Purdy. With George Kittle on injured reserve and Brandon Aiyuk another month away from his debut, the 49ers got clutch production from Jauan Jennings (five catches, 89 yards, 42-yard winning touchdown), Ricky Pearsall (catches of 15, 14 and 13 yards before halftime) and Christian McCaffrey (team-high six receptions, 52 yards, touchdown). Overlooked was Luke Farrell's first career touchdown (11 yards) that provided a 6-0 lead. Jones was sacked three times but had above-average protection for what was not a quick trigger."
"PASS DEFENSE: B Bryce Huff rushed in for a fourth-down strip sack on the Saints' final snap to secure the victory. On the previous play, Fred Warner made a fantastic pass breakup after six consecutive short completions on that drive. On the previous series, Nick Bosa looked to have secured the win with a third-down sack, but over three minutes remained for more drama."
Mac Jones replaced injured Brock Purdy and completed 26 of 39 passes for 279 yards with three third-down touchdown passes, no interceptions and one lost fumble. Jauan Jennings caught five passes for 89 yards including a 42-yard winning touchdown, while Ricky Pearsall and Christian McCaffrey provided key receptions; McCaffrey also rushed 13 times for 55 yards and scored a receiving touchdown. Luke Farrell recorded his first career touchdown. Kyle Juszczyk exited with a concussion and left guard Ben Bartch left with an ankle issue. Bryce Huff forced a fourth-down strip sack on the Saints' final snap to secure a 26-21 victory, after defensive penalties extended a late Saints scoring drive.
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