49ers cheer at home, beat Saints to keep preseason rhythm
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The 49ers secured their sole preseason victory on home turf, highlighting five key takeaways from their performance.
The San Francisco 49ers beat the New Orleans Saints 16-10 at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday evening. The team continues its winning streak in front of San Francisco fans in this only home game of the 2024 preseason. Many expected starters were fielded in this match. But legendary players like George Kittle, Charvarius Ward, Javon Hargrave, DeBo Samuel, Nick Bosa, Leonard Floyd and Fred Warner watched the game from the sidelines. Let’s take a look at 5 key points from the Saints vs 49ers matchup.
1. The return of Brock Pardee
The biggest news in this game was the return of quarterback Brock Purdy. This was his first match after recovering from injury. Shanahan kept him on the field throughout the first quarter. After playing three offensive series, he was replaced by Joshua Dobbs. Pardy’s performance was fairly good. He made some good throws. But he also made some mistakes. In summary, his performance was promising.
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2 . Excellent leadership by Joshua Dobbs
Joshua Dobbs took the responsibility to lead the team on the field in the second quarter. He led the 49ers on three consecutive scoring drives. On the first drive, he went 41 yards to set up a 47-yard field goal opportunity, which kicker Jack Moody successfully converted. Moody then made another field goal on the second drive. On the third drive, Dobbs scored a 1-yard touchdown himself to extend the team’s lead. He developed a great synergy with Matt Brida and Jacob Cowing on this drive.Similar to his performance against the Tennessee Titans, he executed a spectacular diving touchdown.
3. Performances by Brandon Allen and Tanner Mordecai
Brandon Allen entered the field in the third quarter. He completed 7 of 10 passes for 36 yards. However, the 49ers did not get any points under his leadership. Rookie quarterback Tanner Mordecai entered the field in the fourth quarter. He completed 4 of 6 passes for 44 yards. He led the 49ers to a field goal.
4. Great stop for young defensive players
San Francisco’s young defensive players had some great plays in the first half of this game. Second-year safety G’Iyer Brown tackled Saints quarterback/tight end Taysom Hill on the second defensive series. Then rookie cornerback Renardo Green broke up a Saints pass attempt. The next time the San Francisco defense drove down the field, third-year linebacker Curtis Robinson tackled Saints running back Jamaal Williams. The performance of these young players is a glimmer of hope for San Francisco fans.
5. Great performance by special teams
San Francisco’s punting coverage team played well in this game. Punter Presley Harvin III sent four punts inside the 10-yard line, and three of those punts were downed inside the 10-yard line by 49ers special teams players – Taylor Hawkins, Chase Lucas and Mason Pline.
Moody successfully converted four out of his five attempts at goal throughout the evening.49 In addition to making field goals from 47, 24 and 36 yards, he also successfully completed extra point attempts.
49ers fans cheer
The 49ers fans are in a frenzy after this win. They are expressing their happiness on social media and wishing the team well. Many say this win will boost their confidence and they will do well in the regular season.
Coach Kyle Shanahan’s response
Coach Kyle Shanahan was very happy with the win. “We played well today. Both our attack and defense were good. But there is still room for improvement. We have to prepare for the regular season,” he said.
Match statistics
49ers: 16 points, 243 yards, 1 turnover
Saints: 10 points, 257 yards, 1 turnover
Saints: 10 points, 257 yards, 1 turnover
Quarterback Statistics:
- Brock Purdy (49ers): 4/8, 69 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions
- Joshua Dobbs (49ers): 9/15, 125 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions
- Brandon Allen (49ers): 7/10, 36 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions
- Tanner Mordecai (49ers): 4/6, 44 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions
- Jameis Winston (Saints): 10/13, 114 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions
- Taysom Hill (Saints): 0/1, 0 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions
- Spencer Rattler (Saints): 5/8, 40 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions
- Jake Heiner (Saints): 3/6, 63 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions
Receiving statistics:
- Jacob Cowing (49ers): 3 receptions, 41 yards
- Trent Taylor (49ers): 3 receptions, 35 yards
- Kean Drew (Saints): 4 receptions, 61 yards
- Chris Olave (Saints): 3 receptions, 40 yards
Running Statistics:
- Matt Breeda (49ers): 6 carries, 27 yards
- Jamal Williams (Saints): 7 carries, 26 yards
Impact of the result of this match:
- 49ers: The win kept the 49ers undefeated in preseason games. This will boost their confidence and prepare them for the regular season.
- Saints: The loss handed the Saints their first pre-season loss. They now need to identify their weaknesses and address them before the regular season.
Feedback from fans and experts:
- 49ers fans: 49ers fans are very excited about this win. They are expressing their happiness on social media and wishing the team well. Many say this win will boost their confidence and they will do well in the regular season.
- Saints fans: Saints fans were disappointed with the loss but wished their team all the best for the next match. They hope that the team will learn from their mistakes and do better in the next matches.
- Experts: Experts hail the 49ers’ win. They say this win is proof of their strength and depth. But they are not underestimating Saints’ performance either. They say, Saints also had some positive aspects in this match.
last word
The 49ers continued their winning streak in this preseason game. Although it was a pre-season match, this win will boost the team’s confidence. The performance of the young players was also commendable. It remains to be seen how the 49ers do in the upcoming matches.
next match
The 49ers next preseason game is against the Los Angeles Chargers on August 24. The San Francisco are expected to continue their streak of great performances in that game.
Conclusion
This preseason matchup between the San Francisco and the New Orleans Saints was quite exciting. The San Francisco got the win with their stellar performance. This win will boost their confidence and prepare them for the regular season. On the other hand, the Saints need to identify their weaknesses and address them before the regular season.
We hope that both the teams will perform better and give us more thrills in the coming days.
Note: This article is written for informational purposes only.
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