The 49ers couldn’t have gotten off to a better start for San Francisco. The Niners’ offense marched down the field after Elijah Mitchell rushed for over 50 yards and a touchdown, with Jimmy Garoppolo pitching in with a couple of play-action passes.
We’ve talked all week about the lack of turnovers the defense has generated. That changed on the Colts’ first possession after Josh Norman peanut-punched the ball out of Johnathan Taylor’s arms.
The offense took over with a short field, and Mitchell gained 12 yards on his first carry. Unfortuantely, he didn’t touch the ball again on the drive, and the Niners had to settle for a field goal.