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San Francisco 49ers Dominate at Levi's Stadium Against New Orleans Saints

In a display of defensive solidity and offensive efficiency, the San Francisco 49ers emerged victorious over the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 13-0. The win bolstered the 49ers' record to an impressive 13-4, while the Saints fell to a disappointing 7-10 for the season.


San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) warms up prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

At Levi's Stadium, home to the San Francisco team, fans witnessed their squad control both sides of the ball. The defense was particularly impenetrable, allowing zero points and amassing a total of five quarterback hits and one sack for seven yards lost. They also forced two fumbles from their opponents and recovered both, contributing significantly to keeping the Saints scoreless throughout four quarters.


The offense was not without its merits; they managed to accumulate a total of 317 yards. The passing game was effective with an average pocket time of nearly three seconds per play leading to a completion percentage of approximately 70 percent for an overall gain of 222 yards through air. This included one touchdown pass that covered five yards into the end zone.


The ground game added another dimension as it churned out close to one hundred yards on twenty-nine attempts despite two tackles for loss by their opponents. Their efforts were good enough for six first downs on rushes alone.


Special teams played its part too; field goal kickers were perfect on the day converting both attempts with one being from forty-six yards out. Punt units did well in pinning back their opposition with two punts landing inside the twenty-yard line contributing towards an average net yardage close to forty per punt.


As far as penalties are concerned, seven flags were thrown against them costing sixty-four yards but this did not deter them from maintaining possession for over half an hour during gameplay which is indicative of their control over proceedings.


Looking ahead, fans can mark their calendars for December fourth when at nine o'clock in Santa Clara at Levi's Stadium, broadcasted by FOX network, where they will see if San Francisco can continue this form against Miami Dolphins in what promises to be another exciting matchup in front of home supporters.

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