SEATTLE -- The 49ers finally figured out the cure for their red zone woes early in the second quarter of Thursday's game against the Seattle Seahawks.
The answer? Don't run any plays there.
After their first drive stalled out at Seattle's 7 and they had to settle for a field goal, the 49ers got a much-needed lightning strike on their third possession.
On first-and-10 from their 24, Niners coach Kyle Shanahan dialed up a play-action pass as quarterback Brock Purdy faked the handoff to running back Jordan Mason, flipped his hips and lofted one down the left sideline for receiver Deebo Samuel Sr.