The game got off to a sloppy start as there were three straight three-and-outs to begin the game. Then, the Bengals muffed the kick on the 49ers' second punt, and River Cracraft recovered to give San Francisco a short field. That was just what the doctor ordered.
The offense wasted no time getting Deebo Samuel involved as he had multiple carries as a running back on the first few series. However, after JaMycal Hasty picked up a first down after a third-down reception, the play was negated after Trent Williams was flagged for a holding call.