From The San Francisco Standard · · 1m 40s
Gracen Halton's flying strip-and-score shows 49ers potential
Rookie Gracen Halton's touchdown against Seattle proves 49ers can win without Nick Bosa.
In brief
Rookie Gracen Halton's touchdown against Seattle proves 49ers can win without Nick Bosa. Rookie Gracen Halton's flying strip-and-score against Seattle's defense secured a 32-29 win for the 49ers without Nick Bosa. Originally reported by The San Francisco Standard.
Gracen Halton's touchdown moment
Rookie Gracen Halton celebrated his touchdown after a flying strip-and-score against Seattle center Jalen Sundell.
“I was an athlete in high school, now”
Halton's flying play details
Halton's play involved a fumble recovery in the end zone that fueled a 32-29 victory over the Seahawks.
“As I fell to the ground, I heard people screaming”
49ers' defensive performance
The 49ers generated four takeaways and a 97th-percentile pressure rate of 51.4% against the Seahawks.
“The 49ers had seven players record at least two pressures”
Halton's background
Halton, a 2026 fourth-round pick from Oklahoma, is part of a young defensive unit that has found ways to generate pressure.
“I was running back, tight end, wide receiver, everything”
49ers' defense without Bosa
The 49ers have seen a real-time blossoming of their young defensive linemen without superstar Nick Bosa.
“Without superstar Nick Bosa, who might return as soon as the Oct. 19 Monday night matchup against the Washington Commanders”
Defensive line impact
Defensive linemen Romello Height and Gracen Halton have been key to the 49ers' defense this week.
“Just imagine, all of what we'll be able to do”
49ers' game plan
The 49ers knew quarterback Sam Darnold was prone to putting the ball in harm's way and targeted receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
“They knew Darnold was prone to putting the ball in harm's way”
Cornerback Renardo Green
Cornerback Renardo Green intercepted two passes and has emerged as a leader in the 49ers' defense.
“When you're out there, it's your time to play”
49ers' recent success
The 49ers have beaten three of the four conference championship participants from last season.
“They're 5-0. They're winning critical games even with loads of star power watching on the couch”
49ers' defense strength
The 49ers' defense allowed only 4.2 yards per play against the Seahawks.
“The 49ers overwhelmed the Seahawks as their defense allowed only 4.2 yards per play”
49ers' future outlook
The 49ers' next-generation pass rush could lift their defense to a level it hasn't reached in several years.
“Just imagine, all of what we'll be able to do”
The key point
Rookie Gracen Halton's flying strip-and-score against Seattle's defense secured a 32-29 win for the 49ers without Nick Bosa.
