"Was he 100 percent healthy? He'll say so. But whatever percentage he was, the 49ers needed all of it on Sunday, particularly after Kittle's injury. McCaffrey had a handful of nice runs and more than a few where he turned losses into small gains against an aggressive Seattle defense. But his success really came in the pass game. Seattle's defensive goal was to crowd the line of scrimmage, taking away the outside zone run. The antidote to that"
"Jake Tonges TE The former Cal Golden Bear might have been the last guy to make the 49ers' roster in August. Aren't the Niners glad they kept him? His touchdown catch, where he took the ball from Riq Woolen in the end zone, was the difference in the game for the 49ers. It was his third-ever NFL catch. His prior two came earlier in the drive. Tonges will never be a George Kittle replacement, but he made the most of"
The 49ers defeated the Seahawks 17-13 in a tight season opener. Christian McCaffrey contributed significantly as a runner and receiver, offsetting Seattle's strategy of crowding the line and enabling Brock Purdy to target swing and Texas routes. Jake Tonges, a late roster hold, delivered the decisive touchdown on his third NFL catch, lifting the team. George Kittle produced a strong performance in the flat before a hamstring injury forced him out in the second quarter, shifting the offensive load to McCaffrey. The victory combined standout plays from star players and unexpected contributors in critical moments.
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