"That's what happens when you step in for a future Hall of Fame left tackle after the first snap of the game and maintain a seemingly unattainable level of play. The standard is the standard, Pleasants said in the raucous 49ers' locker room Sunday night after a 42-38 win over the Chicago Bears. Everybody's done a great job setting that standard. Kyle (Shanahan), Brock (Purdy), George (Kittle), Trent (Williams). They built this during this standard."
"Williams, 37, strained a hamstring on the first play when Purdy had a deflected interception returned 35 yards for a touchdown by linebacker T.J. Edwards He limped off the field, was examined in the sideline blue tent and did not return. Already without Kittle (ankle), Pleasants entered the game after playing 12 snaps in 15 games and went the final 71."
Trent Williams strained a hamstring on the first play after a deflected interception returned 35 yards for a touchdown, limped to the sideline and did not return. George Kittle was already out with an ankle issue, so reserve offensive lineman Austen Pleasants entered after limited prior snaps and played the final 71 plays. Pleasants committed no penalties and avoided major mistakes, though one pass-protection breakdown affected a punt. Pleasants noted areas for improvement, especially pass-set consistency, and emphasized making the most of the opportunity. Kyle Shanahan indicated the hamstring issue is the first in Williams' 15-year career.
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