Hot 49ers exact revenge on reigning Super Bowl champs
Brock Purdy led two fourth-quarter scoring drives as San Francisco overcame seven turnovers and a late Seattle rally.
- On Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks 32-29 at Lumen Field, improving to 5-0 for the third time under head coach Kyle Shanahan.
- Both defenses forced a season-high seven turnovers during the brutal contest, with the 49ers scoring three touchdowns from takeaways. 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was ejected early for a headbutt on helmetless Seahawks player Ernest Jones.
- Quarterback Brock Purdy engineered fourth-quarter scoring drives, including a touchdown pass to new wide receiver Mike Evans, who finished with 113 yards. Eddy Pineiro secured the win with a 43-yard field goal with 1:56 remaining.
- Turnovers plagued the Seahawks, resulting in 21 points for San Francisco and marking their second loss in three weeks. Head coach Mike Macdonald said the team must improve ball security following the performance.
- ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that individuals within the Seahawks organization labeled the 49ers the "best team in football" following the loss. San Francisco now holds wins over three teams from last year's Conference Championship games.
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Independent EspañolThe renewal of San Francisco's defense paid off when the 49ers most needed it in a tough game in Seattle.
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