The 49ers got a victory in week 2 of the 2023 regular season, beating the Rams 30-23, in a game that was way too close for my liking.
Brock Purdy was good, going 17/25 for 206 passing yards, no touchdowns, but more importantly no interceptions.
The 49ers scored on a 51-yard rushing touchdown by Christian McCaffrey, who had 116 rush yards on 20 carries, along with 3 catches for 19 yards.
Deebo Samuel led the way for the 49ers receiving wise, with 63 yards on 6 catches, along with what would be the game winning 17-yard rushing touchdown, and he ended the game with 5 carries for 38 rush yards.
Purdy also had 3 carries for 5 yards, and a QB sneak touchdown at the end of the 1st half, in what was a gutsy call by the 49ers to go for it with just 1 second left in the half, down 17-10.
Jauan Jennings made some nice catches, ending the game with 51 yards on 2 receptions, while Brandon Aiyuk had 43 yards on 3 catches, and George Kittle had 30 yards on 3 catches.
On defense, the 49ers were led by Fred Warner, who had the teams lone sack, and he ended the game with 12 tackles, while his running mate Dre Greenlaw had 11 tackles.
Deommodore Lenoir had a nice interception, and ended the game with 8 tackles, while Isaiah Oliver had an interception on a tipped ball, he ended with 7 tackles.
Charvarius Ward had 10 total tackles, and looked good, but he also got burned a few times by Puka Nacua.
Ambry Thomas had 3 tackles, as did Tashaun Gipson Sr., and Talanoa Hufanga had 4 tackles.
On the d-line, Arik Armstead had 4 tackles, Drake Jackson had 1 tackles, as did Javon Kinlaw, Javon Hargrave, and Nick Bosa had 2 tackles.
As for TFLs, Nick Bosa, & Fred Warner had 1 each.
Overall, the 49ers played a tough, and good Los Angeles Rams team, but in the end they were able to get the win, and played disciplined football, with no turnovers, and 2 takeaways.
Next up for the 49ers is their home opener at Levi’s Stadium this Thursday against the New York Giants, I thank you for reading, and follow me on X/Twitter @49erscap.
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