"PASS OFFENSE: A- Brock Purdy was mesmerizing, not only in shaking off a first-play pick-six but in becoming the 49ers' first-ever quarterback to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns while also running for two touchdowns. He did so without left tackle Trent Williams (hamstring; first play) and tight end George Kittle (ankle; inactive). Purdy's second touchdown pass was highlight-reel creative, as he duped two defenders on a bootleg/scramble before finding Kyle Juszczyk open for a 6-yard score and 35-28 lead. That clever play overshadowed the decisive one: Jauan Jennings' 38-yard catch-and-run for the winning points with 2:15 remaining, on only his second catch. While Austen Pleasants filled in well for Williams to keep the offense rolling, Jake Tonges reprised his role as Kittle's super sub (seven catches, 60 yards, 49ers' first touchdown catch). Purdy was sacked once, and he somehow ducked in time to avoid a catastrophic hit from Austin Booker."
"RUN OFFENSE: B Christian McCaffrey ran for a season-high 140 yards, and among his 23 carries (6.1 average) was a season-long 41-yard dash down the sideline. McCaffrey scored his 10th rushing touchdown in the past 11 games, and that 5-yard score came on a lane blocked well by Kyle Juszczyk, Colton McKivitz, Jauan Jennings and Jake Brendel. Purdy ran for two touchdowns in the first half, and for those who call that sneaky athleticism: I don't think it's sneaky. I think he's athletic, McCaffrey said."
San Francisco defeated Chicago 42-38 at Levi's Stadium. Brock Purdy threw for over 300 yards with three touchdown passes and also ran for two scores despite missing Trent Williams and George Kittle. Jake Tonges caught seven passes for 60 yards and scored the team's first touchdown. Christian McCaffrey rushed 23 times for a season-high 140 yards and his 10th rushing touchdown in 11 games. The offense used creative plays and a late 38-yard catch-and-run by Jauan Jennings to secure the lead. The defense allowed 330 passing yards and two Caleb Williams touchdown passes but forced a game-ending incompletion under pressure.
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