"The 49ers were clinging to a 19-14 lead late in Sunday's third quarter at New Orleans when Warner forced an Alvin Kamara fumble at the 49ers' 29-yard line. Warner recovered the loose ball, as an officiating replay ruled upon coach Kyle Shanahan's successful challenge. That takeaway was converted into the 49ers' eventual winning points, on Mac Jones' touchdown pass to Jauan Jennings with 12:18 remaining in the 26-21 triumph."
"Warner's 16th career forced fumble matched Pro Football Hall of Fame predecessor Patrick Willis for most in 49ers history. Warner made a sensational, third-and-1 pass breakup 12 yards down the field on the penultimate defensive snap, which Huff followed up with his strip-sack of Spencer Rattler to lock up the win. The biggest thing in those moments is that nobody has to be Superman, Warner said postgame."
Fred Warner earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week after pivotal plays in the 49ers' 26-21 win at New Orleans. Warner forced and recovered an Alvin Kamara fumble at the 29-yard line after an officiating replay upheld coach Kyle Shanahan's challenge. That turnover set up Mac Jones' touchdown to Jauan Jennings with 12:18 remaining. Warner's 16th career forced fumble tied Patrick Willis for the franchise record. Warner also recorded a sensational third-and-1 pass breakup and finished with a team-high 11 tackles. Bryce Huff added a strip-sack to seal the victory. The 49ers host the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on Sunday at 1:25 p.m.
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