San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (25) Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Though the 49ers beat the Lions 41-33 Week 1, the final minutes left a sour taste for fans. On the flip side, here are four pleasant surprises from the game.The San Francisco 49ers probably would have liked their Week 1 win over the Detroit Lions to be a bit more of the dominant variety instead of what ultimately led to a 41-33 win, which had a desperate fourth-quarter comeback threaten the Niners’ lead.