NEW ORLEANS (AP) — During San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan’s tenure with the 49ers, opening a regular season with a pair of road victories has been rather auspicious.

The Niners went to the Super Bowl after doing so in 2019 and 2023, and to the NFC title game after opening 2021 with two wins away from the Bay Area.

Now comes a chance to do it again on Sunday, when the Niners (1-0), winners at Seattle in Week 1, visit the New Orleans Saints (0-1), who are rebuilding under rookie coach Kellen Moore.

But to do so, San Francisco will have to overcome injuries — including, most likely, to starting quarterback Brock Purdy, who was deemed a “long shot” to play after hurting his toe last Sunday.

Dynamic 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has faith in his team’s ability to continue winning

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