Two interceptions gave the visitingSteelersan early lead over the49ers. T.J. Watt’s pick on the game’s third play, Pittsburgh’s first interception of the 2019 season, gave the Steelers the ball on San Francisco’s 33-yard line. Pittsburgh struggled to move the ball, however, settling onChris Boswell’s46-yard kick that gave them a 3-0 lead three minutes into the game.
Minkah Fitzpatrick, who the Steelers acquired via a trade with theDolphinslast week,picked off49ers quarterbackJimmy Garoppoloon San Francisco’s third possession. His pick set up Boswell’s 26-yard chip shot that extended Pittsburgh’s lead with 2: 04 remaining in the first quarter. Despite being out-gained 102-26 in the first quarter, the Steelers led 6-0 after 15 minutes of play.
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Pittsburgh is trying to avoid their first 0-3 start since 2013, the last time the Steelers failed to post a winning record during a season. The 49ers are trying to get to 3-0 for the first time since 1998.
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