49ers snap losing streak with 34-3 rout of Jaguars

A bye week appears to have been just what the doctor ordered for the 49ers. They lost three straight games after a 5-0 start as injuries piled up and the defense showed more leaks than it had in the season-opening winning streak. The time off allowed for the return of wide receiver Deebo Samuel and left tackle Trent Williams and moving defensive coordinator Steve Wilks to the sideline coincided with a return to an overwhelming performance on that side of the ball. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was sacked five times and turned the ball over three times during a 34-3 49ers rout in Jacksonville. Nick Bosa had 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble, Javon Hargrave had 1.5 sacks, and newcomer Chase Young joined Bosa in the backfield to drop Lawrence in the first half. Safety Talanoa Hufanga and linebacker Fred Warner had interceptions as Jacksonville's five-game winning streak came crashing to a halt. Samuel ran for a touchdown with Williams plowing the road in front of him in the second half and Brock Purdy threw three touchdowns before giving way to Sam Darnold late in the fourth quarter. The only blemish on the day was that running back Christian McCaffrey failed to score a touchdown...