The San Francisco 49ers were the first team on the scoreboard at Ford Field after rookie quarterback Trey Lance tossed a five-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Trent Sherfield in the first quarter. The scoring drive that twice featured Lance coming In for veteran Jimmy Garoppolo resulted in the 49ers taking an early 7-0 lead over the home-team Detroit Lions.
The touchdown was Sherfield's second of his career, with the first coming in 2018. Lance became the first rookie quarterback in franchise history to throw a touchdown pass in a season opener.
Trey Lance is the first rookie in 49ers franchise history to throw a Pass TD in a season opener. pic.twitter.com/ErWFvs0bqR
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