
The 49ers' defense delivered at a crucial moment Monday night at Levi's Stadium.
With the 49ers trailing 21-10, K'Waun Williams and Arik Armstead sacked Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, forcing a fumble that was quickly scooped up by Seattle tackle Germain Ifedi. Fred Warner then forced another fumble, and DeForest Buckner scooped up the loose ball at the 12-yard line and walked untouched into the end zone.
Two fumbles, six points, and the 49ers were back in the game.
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Richie James caught Jimmy Garoppolo's pass on the two-point conversion, cutting Seattle's lead to 21-18 with 14:04 remaining in the fourth quarter. San Francisco tied the score at 21 with a field goal on its next offensive possession.
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Armstead's fumble recovery lifted San Francisco's struggling offense. The 49ers had turned the ball over on downs, threw an interception, fumbled and punted on the drives preceding Armstead's touchdown.
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Thanks to the defensive linemen's scoop and score, though, the 49ers were in a position to regain the lead.