It was an ugly start offensively for San Francisco. Jimmy Garoppolo opened the contest and played 16 snaps. After driving down the field, which included a 10-yard scramble by the quarterback, Garoppolo’s opening drive was halted following an interception on a high pass intended for Brandon Aiyuk. Garoppolo finished the night 3-of-6 passing for 15 yards and an interception.
Trey Lance came into the game during the 49ers second series of the night. A slow start from the rookie led to a 49ers punt. His second drive ended in an interception off of a throw that was tipped off the hands of Mohamed Sanu Sr. into the arm of a Chargers defender.
San Francisco’s first half woes finally turned in their favor in their final drive. Lance connected on a 41-yard pass to Trent Sherfield to move the 49ers to the Chargers 13. Three plays later, Lance connected with Sanu Sr. with 12 seconds left in the half for a 5-yard score.
Lance’s second score of the day came on his second series of the third quarter. Lance orchestrated an 11-play, 63-yard drive that was capped off with a 16-yard strike to Travis Benjamin to take the lead.
The rookie played in six-total series that lingered into the third quarter. He finished his outing 8-of-14 passing, for 102 yards, two touchdowns and an interception for an 89.9 passer rating.
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