Browns Stun Undefeated 49ers with Late Missed Field Goal.
By Babita Singh
NFL NEWS
The Browns pulled off a stunning win against the 49ers, handing them their first loss of the season due to a missed field goal in the fourth quarter.
The 49ers faced their first second-half deficit of the season, trailing 13-10 after a 46-yard missed field goal by Dustin Hopkins.
The Browns' defense limited the 49ers to just 108 rushing yards, marking their lowest total of the season.
Browns' QB Brock Purdy had a disappointing game with a season-low passer rating of 55.3, despite entering the game with the best passer rating among quarterbacks.
The Browns' defense also held the 49ers to their lowest passing yards of the season, allowing only 125 yards through the air.
The Browns' defense was relentless, recording five tackles for a loss, with linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah contributing three of them.
The Browns handed the 49ers their first regular-season loss in 16 games, dating back to the 2022 season.
Cornerback Martin Emerson secured his first career interception by picking off Brock Purdy on the 49ers' first possession of the third quarter, marking Purdy's first interception of the season.
The Browns' defense recorded two sacks on Purdy during the game, adding pressure to the 49ers' offense.
Wide receiver Amari Cooper had an impressive game, catching four passes for 108 yards, surpassing the 100-yard mark for the second time this season.
The 49ers' kicker, Jake Moody, missed a crucial 41-yard field goal attempt with nine seconds left in the fourth quarter, which could have won the game for San Francisco.
The Browns' rushing attack was dominant, accumulating 160 yards on the ground, the most since Week 2, with running back Jerome Ford leading the way with 84 rushing yards.
The 49ers scored a season-low 17 points in Sunday's game, reflecting their weakest offensive performance of the 2023 season.