The San Francisco 49ers gritted out a hard-fought win over a tough Philadelphia Eagles team to complete a 2-0 road trip to start the season before heading home for Week 3 to face the Green Bay Packers in their home opener.
I’m going to break down five numbers that told the story of this slugfest in Philly that the 49ers ultimately prevailed in.
91 yards
This was the length of the reception by Eagles wide receiver Qeuz Watkins, a play I believe was the turning point in this game. With the Eagles backed up in the shadow of their own goal post, quarterback Jalen Hurts hits Watkins for a deep strike down the right sideline, and it appeared Watkins had a clear path into the end zone for six.