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George Kittle's TD gives 49ers a 7-0 lead

The San Francisco 49ers opened their contest against the Washington Commanders with a dominant offensive sequence, covering 64 yards over nine plays to secure a 7-0 advantage. This marked the third instance this season where the team successfully converted their initial possession into a touchdown.

The drive featured effective third-down conversions, including a 24-yard reception by Mike Evans on third-and-four and a two-yard run by Kaelon Black on third-and-one.

Brock Purdy completed five of his six pass attempts for 51 yards, connecting with three different targets before finding tight end George Kittle for an 11-yard score. Running back Christian McCaffrey contributed to the ground game with two carries for 11 yards while also adding 16 yards through the air on three receptions.

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