"SEATTLE Brock Purdy bought time in the pocket, rolled right, and threw up a Hail Mary-esque pass, even if it was only a 4-yard desperation lob. Jake Tonges, subbing for the injured George Kittle, somehow used all 6-foot-4 of his frame to pull down his first-ever touchdown. The 49ers had a four-point lead with 1 1/2 minutes remaining in their chaotic season opener. More chaos was coming. So was Nick Bosa."
"MOODY MAKES IT The third time was Moody's charm. He tied the score at 10 by converting a 32-yard attempt with 9:42 remaining. Earlier, Moody added to his struggles from last season and last month's preseason. A 27-yard attempt from the left hashmark careened into the left upright. In turn, it was the Seahawks who got a go-ahead field goal just before halftime, with Jason Myers converting from 48 yards for a 10-7 lead."
Brock Purdy bought time, rolled right and lofted a short desperation pass that Jake Tonges hauled in for his first touchdown, giving the 49ers a late lead. Nick Bosa forced and recovered a Sam Darnold fumble with 36 seconds remaining to secure a 17-13 season-opening victory. Purdy finished with his first win as a $265 million quarterback despite two second-half interceptions and injuries that sidelined George Kittle. Jake Moody missed two earlier field-goal attempts—one hit the upright and one was blocked—but converted a 32-yarder to tie the game. Christian McCaffrey led the offense with 22 carries for 69 yards and nine receptions for 73 yards.
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