Purdy throws 2 TDs in return from elbow surgery; 49ers drill Steelers 30-7 in season opener
— Brock Purdy spent months rehabbing his surgically repaired right elbow and an entire training camp wondering if he could regain the magic he...
National Football League
FINAL
San Francisco 49ers
30
Pittsburgh Steelers
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF | 10 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 30 |
| PIT | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Acrisure Stadium · 67,679 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/26 | @ Atlanta Falcons | L 20-29 | NFL |
| 10/19/26 | vs Washington Commanders | W 23-17 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Seattle Seahawks | W 32-29 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Denver Broncos | W 24-14 | NFL |
| 9/27/26 | vs Arizona Cardinals | W 36-30 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 5:30 30-7
Jake Moody 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:02 27-7
Christian McCaffrey 65 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick)
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Touchdown 0:10 20-7
Pat Freiermuth 3 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (Chris Boswell Kick)
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Field Goal 8:22 20-0
Jake Moody 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:30 17-0
Brandon Aiyuk 19 Yd pass from Brock Purdy (Jake Moody Kick)
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Field Goal 4:38 10-0
Jake Moody 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:29 7-0
Brandon Aiyuk 8 Yd pass from Brock Purdy (Jake Moody Kick)
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SF
2 plays, -2 yards, 1:10 · End of Game
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PIT 1:10
12 plays, 43 yards, 4:20 · Downs
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SF 5:30
9 plays, 29 yards, 4:38 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:30 30-7
Jake Moody 40 Yd Field Goal
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PIT 10:08
7 plays, 48 yards, 2:36 · Interception
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SF 12:44
7 plays, 47 yards, 4:18 · Punt
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PIT 2:02
8 plays, 31 yards, 3:33 · Downs
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SF 5:35
1 play, -8 yards, 0:07 · Fumble
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PIT 5:42
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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SF 6:54
7 plays, 23 yards, 5:06 · Punt
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PIT 12:00
4 plays, 30 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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SF 14:02
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:02 27-7
Christian McCaffrey 65 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick)
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SF
1 play, -1 yard, 0:10 · End of Half
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PIT 0:10
12 plays, 95 yards, 1:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:10 20-7
Pat Freiermuth 3 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (Chris Boswell Kick)
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SF 1:35
11 plays, 34 yards, 5:18 · Punt
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PIT 6:53
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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SF 8:22
7 plays, 37 yards, 3:55 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:22 20-0
Jake Moody 32 Yd Field Goal
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PIT 12:17
3 plays, -10 yards, 1:13 · Punt
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SF 13:30
9 plays, 68 yards, 4:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:30 17-0
Brandon Aiyuk 19 Yd pass from Brock Purdy (Jake Moody Kick)
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PIT 3:05
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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SF 4:38
6 plays, 25 yards, 3:22 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:38 10-0
Jake Moody 41 Yd Field Goal
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PIT 8:00
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:29 · Interception
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SF 9:29
7 plays, 54 yards, 3:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:29 7-0
Brandon Aiyuk 8 Yd pass from Brock Purdy (Jake Moody Kick)
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PIT 13:15
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:45 · Punt
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
SF
PIT
22
1st Downs
15
13
Passing 1st downs
9
8
Rushing 1st downs
3
1
1st downs from penalties
3
6-13
3rd down efficiency
5-15
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-3
66
Total Plays
61
391
Total Yards
239
5.9
Yards per Play
3.9
12
Total Drives
11
203
Passing
198
19/29
Comp/Att
31/46
6.3
Yards per pass
3.9
0
Interceptions thrown
2
3-17
Sacks-Yards Lost
5-34
188
Rushing
41
34
Rushing Attempts
10
5.5
Yards per rush
4.1
2-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-2
11-85
Penalties
6-60
1
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
37:23
Possession
22:37
Injuries
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Doneiko Slaughter Out
- Ben Skowronek Out
- Brandin Echols Out
- Michael Pittman Jr. Injured Reserve
- Sebastian Joseph-Day Injured Reserve
San Francisco 49ers
- Nate Hobbs Injured Reserve
- Demarcus Robinson Injured Reserve
- Mike Evans Out
- Christian Kirk Out
- Deebo Samuel Sr. Out
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