San Francisco wasted little time showing how the game was going to play out. After the 49ers defense forced its first of five consecutive three and outs, the offense took over. Opening its first possession near midfield, Brock Purdy capped off a quick seven play, 54-yard drive when he found Brandon Aiyuk alone in the endzone from eight yards out.
A field goal on its second possession gave San Francisco a ten-point lead. This was followed up by a nine play, 68-yard drive which was capped off by a 19 yard touchdown strike from Purdy to Aiyuk. Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson had good coverage on Aiyuk, however Purdy put the back shoulder throw on the money and the receiver hauled it in.