Garoppolo's First 300-Yard Effort Leads 49ers to Win
By Matt Maiocco ••
HOUSTON – Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers’ offense did not immediately continue the ride of momentum from his first week as a starter.
But after a rough start with an interception and just four first downs on the first four offensive possessions Sunday against the Houston Texans, things started to look as the 49ers had envisioned under the new quarterback.
Garoppolo threw for a career-high 334 yards in the 49ers’ 26-16 victory over the Houston Texans for the team’s second win in Garoppolo’s two starts with the club.
Coming off a 15-14 win over the Chicago Bears, the 49ers won back-to-back games for the first time since the middle of the 2014 season.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 31: Marquise Goodwin #11 of the San Francisco 49ers scores a touchdown during the first quarter against Brandon Allen #8 of the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 31: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass during the first half of a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 31: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers breaks a tackle by Samson Ebukam #50 of the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of a game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 31: Kyle Juszczyk #44 of the San Francisco 49ers its tackled by Troy Hill #32 of the Los Angeles Rams after catching a pass during the first quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 31: Marquise Goodwin #11 of the San Francisco 49ers scores a touchdown during the first quarter against Brandon Allen #8 of the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 31: Marquise Goodwin #11 of the San Francisco 49ers is carted off the field after after being injured on a play involving Blake Countess #24 of the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of a game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 31: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers eludes John Johnson #43 of the Los Angeles Rams on a pass play during the first half of a game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 31: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers throws a pass against Blake Countess #24 of the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 31: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes for a touchdown as Cory Littleton #58 and Bryce Hager #54 of the Los Angeles Rams defend during the first half of a game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 31: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates his touchdown against Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 17: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers throws a pass against the Tennessee Titans during their NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 17: Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans throws a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 17: Marquise Goodwin #11 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after catching a pass for a first down against the Tennessee Titans during their NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 17: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers passes against the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 17: Defensive back K'Waun Williams #24 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after his team recovered a fumble against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 17: Tight end Garrett Celek #88 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 10: Tom Savage #3 of the Houston Texans avoids a tackle by DeForest Buckner #99 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter at NRG Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 10: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers throws a pass pressured by Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Houston Texans in the first quarter at NRG Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 10: DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Houston Texans catches a pass for a touchdown defended by Eric Reid #35 of the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter at NRG Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 10: Tom Savage #3 of the Houston Texans is hit by Elvis Dumervil #58 of the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter at NRG Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 10: Robbie Gould #9 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after a field goal attempt in the second quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 10: Garrett Celek #88 of the San Francisco 49ers catches a touchdown pass defended by Kevin Johnson #30 of the Houston Texans in the third quarter at NRG Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 10: DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Houston Texans catches a touchdown pass defended by Dontae Johnson #36 of the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter at NRG Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Kena Krutsinger/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 03: Matt Breida #22 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the football past Eddie Goldman #91 of the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at Soldier Field on December 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears is sacked by Elvis Dumervil #58 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter at Soldier Field on December 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears looks to pass the football in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Soldier Field on December 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 03: Tarik Cohen #29 of the Chicago Bears carries a punt return toward the endzone, resulting in a touchdown in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Soldier Field on December 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 03: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the football in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers is pushed out of bounds by Roy Robertson-Harris #95 of the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at Soldier Field on December 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass the football in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 03: Robbie Gould #9 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates kicking the game winning field goal as Marcus Cooper #31 of the Chicago Bears leaves the field at Soldier Field on December 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The 49ers defetaed the Bears 15-14. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after the 49ers defeated the Chicago Bears 15-14 at Soldier Field on December 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 26: Eric Reid #35 and Brock Coyle #50 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrate after Reid intercepted a pass against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium on November 26, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 26: Quarterback Russell Wilson #75 of the Seattle Seahawks runs with the ball against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on November 26, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 26: Ahkello Witherspoon #23 of the San Francisco 49ers breaks up the pass to Tyler Lockett #16 of the Seattle Seahawks during their NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on November 26, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 26: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks scores on a 2-yard touchdown run against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on November 26, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 26: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers gets tripped up by Bradley McDougald #30 of the Seattle Seahawks during their NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on November 26, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 26: C.J. Beathard #3 of the San Francisco 49ers gets his pass off under pressure from Bobby Wagner #54 of the Seattle Seahawks during their NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on November 26, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Marquise Goodwin #11 of the San Francisco 49ers makes a catch on his way to against the New York Giants83-yard touchdown against the New York Giants during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Adrian Colbert #38 of the San Francisco 49ers tackles Tavarres King #12 of the New York Giants during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by Olivier Vernon #54 of the New York Giants during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by Damon Harrison #98 and Olivier Vernon #54 of the New York Giants during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Shane Vereen #34 of the New York Giants is tackled by Reuben Foster #56 of the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Matt Breida #22 of the San Francisco 49ers hurdles players during their NFL game against the New York Giants at Levi's Stadium on November 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Garrett Celek #88 of the San Francisco 49ers breaks a tackle on way to a 47-yard touchdown against the New York Giants during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Garrett Celek #88 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after a 47-yard touchdown against the New York Giants during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Matt Breida #22 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with C.J. Beathard #3 after a 22-yard touchdown against the New York Giants during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 05: Adrian Peterson #23 of the Arizona Cardinals rushes with the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 05: Jaron Brown #13 of the Arizona Cardinals catches a pass for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 05: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up prior to their game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 05: C.J. Beathard #3 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass against the Arizona Cardinals during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 05: C.J. Beathard #3 of the San Francisco 49ers is hit by Olsen Pierre #72 of the Arizona Cardinals during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 05: J.J. Nelson #14 of the Arizona Cardinals makes a catch in front of Dontae Johnson #36 of the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 05: Kyle Juszczyk #44 of the San Francisco 49ers helps up C.J. Beathard #3 after a play against the Arizona Cardinals during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 05: C.J. Beathard #3 of the San Francisco 49ers steps out of bounds at the one-yard line during their NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 05: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers breaks a tackle by Corey Peters #98 of the Arizona Cardinals during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 05: C.J. Beathard #3 of the San Francisco 49ers is hit as he throws by Corey Peters #98 of the Arizona Cardinals during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 29: C.J. Beathard #3 of the San Francisco 49ers tries to tackle Jalen Mills #31 of the Philadelphia Eagles after Mills intercepted his pass and ran it in for a touchdown in the second quarter on October 29, 2017 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 29: C.J. Beathard #3 of the San Francisco 49ers is sacked by Fletcher Cox #91 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter during their game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 29, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 29: C.J. Beathard #3 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled for no gain by the Philadelphia Eagles after trying to covert on third down in the third quarter during their game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 29, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 29: Matt Breida #22 of the San Francisco 49ers scores a 21 yard touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in the third quarter during their game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 29, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 29: C.J. Beathard #3 of the San Francisco 49ers passes in the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles on October 29, 2017 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 29: Garrett Celek #88 of the San Francisco 49ers makes the catch as Nigel Bradham #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles tackles in the first quarter on October 29, 2017 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 29: Kenjon Barner #38 of the Philadelphia Eagles carries the ball as Dontae Johnson #36 of the San Francisco 49ers defends on October 29, 2017 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 29: Zach Ertz #86 of the Philadelphia Eagles carries the ball as Brock Coyle #50 of the San Francisco 49ers defends in the first quarter on October 29, 2017 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 22: C.J. Beathard #3 of the San Francisco 49ers is stripped of the ball by DeMarcus Lawrence #90 of the Dallas Cowboys during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 22: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys makes a catch against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 22: Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys scores his second touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 22: Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys rushes with the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 22: Marquise Goodwin #11 of the San Francisco 49ers makes a catch against the Dallas Cowboys during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 22: Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys rushes with the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 15: Chris Thompson #25 of the Washington Redskins runs for 49 yards after a catch to set up a field goal in the second quarter of a game against the San Francisco 49ers at FedEx Field on October 15, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 15: Wide receiver Josh Doctson #18 of the Washington Redskins scores a touchdown as he is tackled by free safety Jaquiski Tartt #29 of the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter at FedExField on October 15, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 15: Running back Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by outside linebacker Preston Smith #94 of the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedExField on October 15, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 15: Quarterback Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers is pressured by inside linebacker Mason Foster #54 of the Washington Redskins during the first quarter at FedExField on October 15, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 15: Tight end Garrett Celek #88 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by cornerback Quinton Dunbar #47 of the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedExField on October 15, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 08: Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers hands the ball off to Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter of the game between the Indianapolis Colts and the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 8, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 08: Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers drops back to pass during first quarter of the game between the Indianapolis Colts and the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 8, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 08: Darrell Daniels #47 of the Indianapolis Colts is pushed out of bounds by NaVorro Bowman #53 of the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter of a game at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 8, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 08: Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers dives for a fumble during the first quarter of a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 8, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 08: Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Indianapolis Colts runs with the ball during the second quarter of the game between the Indianapolis Colts and the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 8, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 08: T.Y. Hilton #13 of the Indianapolis Colts catches a pass in front of K'Waun Williams #24 of the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter of a game at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 8, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 01: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals makes the game winning catch in the end zone during overtime in the NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 01: Members of the San Francisco 49ers kneel for the National Anthem before the start of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 01: Wide receiver Jaron Brown #13 of the Arizona Cardinals is hit by cornerback Jimmie Ward #25 and cornerback Dontae Johnson #36 of the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 01: Middle linebacker NaVorro Bowman #53 of the San Francisco 49ers hits running back Chris Johnson #23 of the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 01: Quarterback Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers throws a pass during the first half of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 01: Running back Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers runs past defensive end Frostee Rucker #92 of the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 01: Wide receiver John Brown #12 of the Arizona Cardinals can't make a catch under pressure from cornerback Rashard Robinson #33 of the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 01: Defensive end Aaron Lynch #59 of the San Francisco 49ers hits quarterback Carson Palmer #3 of the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 01: Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner #99 of the San Francisco 49ers hits quarterback Carson Palmer #3 of the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 01: Kicker Robbie Gould #9 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts with punter Bradley Pinion #5 after kicking a second quarter field goal during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 21: Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on September 21, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 21: Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after rushing for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium on September 21, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 21: Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers attempts a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on September 21, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 21: Matt Breida #22 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes with the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on September 21, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 17: Kicker Blair Walsh #7 of the Seattle Seahawks makes a 25 yard field goal in the first quarter of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field on September 17, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)
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SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 17: Tight end Jimmy Graham #88 of the Seattle Seahawks drops the ball while being tackled by safety Jaquiski Tartt #29 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on September 17, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)
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SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 17: Wide receiver Tanner McEvoy #19 of the Seattle Seahawks can't bring in a pass against cornerback K'Waun Williams #24 and safety Jaquiski Tartt #29 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter during the game at CenturyLink Field on September 17, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr /Getty Images)
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SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 17: Running back Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers fends off linebacker K.J. Wright #50 of the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter game at CenturyLink Field on September 17, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
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SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 17: Defensive end Frank Clark #55 of the Seattle Seahawks sacks quarterback Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers for a loss of 6 yards during the third quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on September 17, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)
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SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by defensive end Michael Bennett #72 of the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on September 17, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
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SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 17: Kicker Robbie Gould #9 of the San Francisco 49ers scores a 37 yard field goal past the defense of cornerback Jeremy Lane #20 of the Seattle Seahawks and defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson #91 during the second quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on September 17, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)
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SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers passes downfield against the Seattle Seahawks during the third quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on September 17, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)
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SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 17: Running back Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers is taken down by middle linebacker Bobby Wagner #54 of the Seattle Seahawks and linebacker Michael Wilhoite #57 during the third quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on September 17, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Trent Taylor #81 of the San Francisco 49ers is forced out of bounds on a punt return against the Carolina Panthers at Levi's Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Jaquiski Tartt #29 of the San Francisco 49ers intercepts a pass intended for Kelvin Benjamin #13 of the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter of their NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Jaquiski Tartt #29 of the San Francisco 49ers intercepts the pass intended for Kelvin Benjamin #13 of the Carolina Panthers while Dontae Johnson #36 of the San Francisco 49ers was also covering him at Levi's Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers runs with the ball against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers runs with the ball against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to throw a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter of their NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers tackled Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers gets tackled by Kurt Coleman #20 of the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter of their NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers leaps over would be tackler K'Waun Williams #24 of the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter of their NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Ed Dickson #84 of the Carolina Panthers gets tackled by Ray-Ray Armstrong #54 of the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter of their NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers throws a pass to George Kittle #85 against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter of their NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Garoppolo, who arrived in Santa Clara on Oct. 31 after a trade with the New England Patriots, has the most yards passing for any 49ers quarterback making his first two starts since the NFL merger in 1970. Garoppolo had 293 yards a week earlier in Chicago.
Garoppolo teamed up with tight end Garrett Celek late in the third quarter to break a 16-16 tie. Celek, who had a 61-yard catch on the drive, caught a 6-yard scoring pass from Garoppolo to enable the 49ers to take a seven-point lead into the fourth quarter.
But the offense got going just before the end of the first half. Fulback Kyle Juszczyk caught passes of 29 and 31 yards to set up the 49ers for the first touchdown in six quarters of Garoppolo as a starter.
Running back Carlos Hyde, who earlier let a sure touchdown pass from Garoppolo slip through his hands, bounced outside for a 2-yard touchdown run to give the 49ers a 10-3 lead.
The 49ers put together a quick drive at the end of the first half to head to the locker room with a 13-9 lead. Hyde had a 27-yard run. Garoppolo connected with Aldrick Robinson for 18 yards to set up Robbie Gould for a 35-yard field goal.
Gould hit a 52-yard field goal earlier in the game to tie the score. Houston opened the scoring on Ka’imi Fairbairn’s 55-yard field goal.
JOHNSON BENCHED
Cornerback Dontae Johnson, who started the first 13 games of the season, was benched in the third after and after struggling mightily in coverage against Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.
Hopkins caught 10 passes for 144 yards with two touchdowns while Johnson was in the game. Johnson was called three penalties, two of which were declined after completions to Hopkins.
Before he was removed from the lineup, Johnson had a game-high seven tackles, but six of his stops were recorded after receptions he allowed while in coverage. Greg Mabin took over at right cornerback with 8:12 left in the third quarter.
Johnson was taken out of the 49ers’ lineup following Hopkins’ 29-yard touchdown reception from T.J. Yates. Johnson was observed spiking his helmet on the sideline after getting beaten for the touchdown.
SAVAGE HIT
Texans quarterback Tom Savage appeared to be knocked woozy as Elvis Dumervil delivered a hit as he was throwing incomplete on a third-down play in the second quarter.
Backup T.J. Yates replaced Savage, who completed 6 of 12 pass attempts for 63 yards in the first two quarters. Savage was later ruled out for the game with a concussion.
Yates completed 11 of 19 passes for 178 yards and two touchdowns in his relief appearance.
THIS ‘N’ THAT
--Linebacker Reuben Foster was shaken up after Texans running back Lamar Miller drilled him on a blitz pickup in the second quarter on a third-down play. Foster remained down for a minute before jogging off the field. It appeared the wind was knocked out of him. He was back on the next series and did not miss a snap.
--Former Texans defensive lineman Earl Mitchell made an impact early in the game when he stopped Miller for a 2-yard loss on a fourth-and-1 play from the 49ers’ 40-yard line.
--Right tackle Trent Brown was declared inactive for the game after going through limited practice last week with a shoulder condition. Veteran guard Zane Beadles started at right tackle.
--The 49ers activated defensive linemen Aaron Lynch and Tank Carradine and deactivated Ronald Blair, Leger Douzable and D.J. Jones.
--The 49ers have gone 10 games without scoring a touchdown in the first quarter.
