The San Francisco 49ers fell to 4-6 following the team's third consecutive loss. The home-team New Orleans Saints knocked off Kyle Shanahan's squad 27-13 on Sunday.
Below are several statistics and notes from Sunday's game, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.
You're In Good Hands With Aiyuk
WR Brandon Aiyuk hauled in 7 recepts. for 75 yds. and 1 TD, marking his 3rd TD recept. of the season.
Mook Dawg
DT Javon Kinlaw registered his first career sack as he brought down Saints QB Taysom Hill. He also tallied a 0.5 sack of Saints QB Jameis Winston, marking his first career multi-sack game.
Kinlaw finished the game with 3 tackles and 1.5 sacks.
Hyder & Seek
DL Kerry Hyder Jr. sacked Saints QB Jameis Winston. He now has a team-high 5.5 sacks on the season.
Where There's A Willis, There's A Way
DL Jordan Willis combined with Kinlaw to bring down Winston for 0.5 sack. He now has a career-high 1.5 sacks on the season.
Willis has registered at least 0.5 sack in consecutive games (1.0 sack vs. GB – 11/5/20) for the first time in his career.
Two Scoops
S Marcell Harris recovered a fumble by Saints QB Taysom Hill, marking his first FR of the season and 2nd of his career.
Harris also recovered a fumble by Saints WR Deonte Harris on special teams, marking his first career special teams fumble recovery.
Punch Out
DB Tarvarius Moore forced a fumble by Saints QB Taysom Hill, marking his 1st FF of the season and 2nd of his career.
CB Ken Webster forced a fumble by Saints WR Deonte Harris on special teams, his 1st career special teams forced fumble.
Gould Gets To 1,700
K Robbie Gould connected on both of his FGAs on the day (32 & 40 yds.) and his one PAT.
Gould now has 1,702 career points and is the 12th player in NFL history to reach 1,700 career points.
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