"PASS OFFENSE: A- Brock Purdy played turnover-free football and shadow boxed Myles Garrett, the NFL's marquee pass rusher who had the lone sack on Purdy to raise his season total to 19, four shy of setting an NFL record. Once the 49ers fell behind 8-7, Purdy got aggressive and passed the 49ers into field-goal position to take a 10-8 lead into halftime, with his most daring throw producing a 33-yard completion to George Kittle at the Browns' 7. Purdy predictably sought out Jauan Jennings for a third-and-goal touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter. Not to be overlooked was Kyle Juszczyk's 300th career reception on the game's opening snap - and No. 301 on Purdy's first completion after halftime."
"PASS DEFENSE: A- Nothing described the Browns' strategy in Shedeur Sanders' first start more than this: nine consecutive runs before he found Harold Fannin for a 34-yard touchdown pass on a zone beater between Luke Farrell and defensive backs Ji'Ayir Brown and Renardo Green. Sanders threw for just 149 yards (16-of-25) and was sacked twice by Clelin Ferrell and once by Keion White. Sanders could have ignited an upset on the first drive but he overthrew an open Jerry Jeudy about 35 yards downfield. The 49ers had no interceptions after two in each of the previous two games."
The 49ers defeated the Browns 26-8 behind Brock Purdy's turnover-free performance and aggressive passing that produced key completions and a third-quarter TD run. Kyle Juszczyk recorded his 300th and 301st career receptions. Christian McCaffrey scored his eighth straight rushing touchdown but finished with 53 yards on 20 carries as no 49ers rush exceeded nine yards. Brian Robinson added 26 yards on eight carries. The pass defense excelled in Shedeur Sanders' first start, forcing short passing work, producing three sacks and allowing only 149 passing yards while the Browns leaned on early rushing attempts.
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