Jimmy G and 49ers Hold Off Lions In Opener
(Detroit, MI) — The 49ers jumped out to a 28-point lead but had to hold off a late Lions rally attempt for a 41-33 season-opening win in the Motor City. Jimmy Garoppolo threw for 314 yards and a touchdown, while rookie QB Trey Lance also had a TD pass on his only attempt. Deebo Samuel racked up nine catches for a career-high 189 yards and a score for San Francisco, but had a costly fumble late that gave Detroit a final chance at tying. Rookie Elijah Mitchell ran for 104 yards and a touchdown in place of starter Raheem Mostert, who left the game early with an apparent knee injury. Jared Goff finished 38-of-57 for 338 yards, three TD’s, and an interception in his Lions debut. T.J. Hockenson and D’Andre Swift had TD catches in the setback.
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