Erin Hooley/AP Photos
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — It didn’t take the Bears long to jump on the 49ers on Sunday night.
On the 49ers’ first offensive play, cornerback Jaylon Johnson jumped a slant pass from quarterback Brock Purdy to receiver Jauan Jennings. The ball ricocheted off Johnson’s left shoulder pad and bounced into the arms of linebacker T.J. Edwards at the 49ers’ 34. He returned the ball for a touchdown and a 7-0 lead.
It was the earliest pick-six in Bears history. In 2014, safety Ryan Mundy returned an interception for a touchdown 23 seconds into the game.