The San Francisco 49ers couldn’t have scripted a better start to the game. The offense, as expected, involved Christian McCaffrey early and often. They overcame two penalties en route to a Jake Tonges six-yard touchdown pass from Mac Jones.

Bryce Huff’s sack on the first drive from the defense forced a punt. Mac Jones did not slow down, leading a 17-play, 91-yard drive that took over eight minutes off the clock. Equally as necessary, the 49ers scored a touchdown to make it 14-0.

On the ensuing defensive drive, after the Rams had made it into 49ers territory, Sam Okuayinonu created some chaos in the backfield, leading to Trevis Gipson recovering the fumble. San Francisco had a chance to take a three-possession lead.

But Kendrick Bourne had other ideas. For the second week in a row, Bourn

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