49ers Hold Off Seahawks To Take NFC West Lead
Last Updated: Fri 19, Oct 09:44
SAN FRANCISCO — Alex Smith Threw A 12-yard Touchdown Pass To Delanie Walker Late In The Third Quarter And San Francisco Held Off The Seattle Seahawks 13-6 On Thursday Night As The 49ers Won Their Long-awaited Division Opener.
Frank Gore Ran For 116 Yards And The 49ers (5-2) Took Over Sole Possession Of First Place In The NFC West By Making Just Enough Plays To Win This Defense-first Game, Featuring Two Teams Allowing Fewer Than 16 Points Per Game.
Walkerís Score Was San Franciscoís First Touchdown In Seven Quarters After An Embarrassing 26-3 Loss To The New York Giants On Sunday In A Lopsided Rematch Of The NFC Championship Game.
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Smith Went 14 Of 23 For 140 Yards In Another Subpar Performance.
NFC Rushing Leader Marshawn Lynch Finished With 103 Yards For Seattle (4-3).
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