Key stats from the 49ers' 19-10 Week 1 loss to the Bears

The San Francisco 49ers started their 2022 regular season 0-1 after a 19-10 Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.

Below are several statistics and notes from Sunday's game, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.

Defense

The 49ers Defense allowed just 19 net passing yds. in the first half, the least they've allowed in a single half to an opponent since allowing 9 net passing yds. in the first half vs. GB (11/24/19).
The Niners held Bears QB Justin Fields to a passer rating of 2.8 in the first half, the lowest registered by an opposing QB in any half against the 49ers since Seahawks QB Russell Wilson posted a 0.0 passer rating in the second half vs. Sea (10/18/12). It also marks the lowest passer rating by an opposing QB in a first half against the 49ers since 1973 when passer rating became an official statistic.

DL Nick Bosa sacked Bears QB Justin Fields for a 6-yd. loss, giving him 25.5 in his career. Bosa finished with 5 tackles and 1.0 sack on the day.
Bosa has now recorded 0.5-or-more sacks in 9 of his last 10 road games.

DL Samson Ebukam brought down Bears QB Justin Fields for a 10-yd. loss, giving him 19.5 in his career. Ebukam finished the game with 2 tackles and 1.0 sack.

S Talanoa Hufanga intercepted Bears QB Justin Fields and registered a 6-yd. return. The INT marked the first of his career. Hufanga finished with a career-high 11 tackles, 1 PD and 1 INT.

RB Elijah Mitchell registered 6 carries for a 41 yds. With 41 rushing yds. on the day, he surpassed 1,000 career rushing yds. (1,004).
In just his 12th career game, Mitchell became the fastest player in franchise history to reach 1,000 career rushing yds., according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

Fastest To 1,000 Rushing Yds. By A Member Of The 49ers, Franchise History
Rank	Player	Season	Games
1.	RB Elijah Mitchell	2022	12
2.	RB Ricky Watters	1992	14
3t.	RB Frank Gore	2006	19
	RB Joe Perry	1951	19

WR Deebo Samuel registered 2 recepts. for 14 yds. to go along with 8 carries for 52 yds. and 1 TD.
With 52 rushing yds. on the day, it marks the 3rd time in his career that Samuel has registered 50-or-more rushing yds. in a game [79 yds. at Jax. (11/21/21) & 66 yds. vs. Min. (11/28/21)].
The rushing TD marked his first of the season and the 12th of his career, which is tied for the 2nd-most by a player whose primary position is WR since the merger.