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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.
Nick Bosa
- 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.
Samson Ebukam
- 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.
Talanoa Hufanga
- 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.
Elijah Mitchell
- 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.
Deebo Samuel
- 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.
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