The 49ers took their first lead at Levi's Stadium. They held their first lead of more than three points all season. And the 49ers held their first halftime lead, too.The 49ers got huge days from several first-year players, and that all added up to another first: The first win of Kyle Shanahan's head-coaching career.The 49ers broke their franchise-worst winless streak to open the season and broke a franchise-long 11-game home losing streak with a 31-21 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday. Rookie C.J. Beathard had his best day as a pro while the presumptive quarterback of the future, Jimmy Garoppolo, remained on the sideline for at least another game.Beathard completed 19 of 25 passes for 288 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. He received much better protection, as he did not get sacked and was hit only twice.Beathard turned out the lights on the reeling Giants with an 11-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter to give the 49ers a 24-13 lead.The 49ers (1-9) entered the day with the worst record in the NFL. That distinction belongs to the league's only remaining winless team, the 0-9 Cleveland Browns. The Giants, just one season removed from a playoff...
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Recap: 49ers get first win of the season behind Beathard's breakout performance
Recap: 49ers get first win of the season behind Beathard's breakout performance
By Al Sacco
Nov 12, 2017
Finally, the San Francisco 49ers (1-9) are in the win column.
QB C.J. Beathard paced a balanced offensive attack that racked up 474 total yards and 31 points, which was more than enough to beat the lifeless New York Giants (1-8), 31-21. Beathard looked poised and in control...
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