The 49ers couldn’t have asked for a better start to the season as the defense forced a 3-and-out after Drake Jackson sacked Steelers QB Kenny Pickett.
The offense, after Christian McCaffrey failed to leap over the pile on 3rd & 1, converted a fourth down after Brock Purdy found George Kittle for a gain of 11 yards. Then, on first and goal from the 8-yard line, Purdy found Brandon Aiyuk, who embarrassed Patrick Peterson:
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After a delay of game, Jake Moody made his first extra point attempt of his career from 38 yards out.