The offense has been as aggressive as ever, and it’s benefitting them.
They had their best drive of the game to open the second half.
Chicago possessed the ball for over nine minutes on 16 plays, marching 70 yards for a touchdown. It was the same sleepy Niners defense we’ve seen when they have a lead. It was a unit that looked fat and happy because they were up on the scoreboard. Williams’s four-yard touchdown pass to Rome Odunze made it 24-6. Chicago’s two-point attempt failed.
Would Shanahan remain aggressive? Would the offense keep its foot on the gas? Twenty-four wasn’t going to be enough to win the game. Ricky Pearsall appeared to get behind the defense on third down, but Purdy couldn’t connect with him, and Chicago would get the ball back after a three-and-out.
Chicago converted a third down after Leonard Floyd was in a zone defending Keenan Allen. Williams ended up fumbling inadvertently. Evan Anderson was Johnny on the spot, and the Niners took over from their 38-yard line.
Shanahan drew up a shot play to Jennings, and Purdy hit him just in time for another explosive play. The gain of 39 yards put San Francisco near Chicago’s red zone.