Sunday late finals: 49ers stay unbeaten, Broncos rally and Lions roll

San Francisco stayed unbeaten, Denver’s defense rescued a stalled offense and Detroit turned a slow start into a 45-point afternoon. The three Sunday late-window games ended with the 49ers beating Seattle 32-29, the Broncos beating the Chargers 23-17 and the Lions beating Arizona 45-21.

Purdy finishes two late drives, Mustapha finishes Seattle’s last chance

The 49ers improved to 5-0 with an Eddy Pineiro field goal from 44 yards out with 1:56 remaining. Brock Purdy had already brought San Francisco back from a 26-21 deficit with a seven-yard touchdown pass to Brandin Cooks and a two-point conversion to Mike Evans.

Seattle answered that touchdown with a field goal to tie it at 29. Purdy then moved the 49ers into position for Pineiro’s winning kick. On the Seahawks’ final possession, Malik Mustapha stopped Cooper Kupp a yard short on fourth down, ending Seattle’s chance to take the lead back.

The game included seven combined turnovers. Renardo Green’s two interceptions and Gracen Halton’s fumble recovery in the end zone helped San Francisco build its first-half lead. Seattle capitalized on second-half mistakes before the 49ers produced their late drives. Purdy finished with 189 passing yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Seattle fell to 3-2.

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Denver turns Herbert’s last four possessions into the comeback

The Broncos trailed 17-10 entering the fourth quarter after Kimani Vidal’s 42-yard touchdown run. Their response started by stopping Justin Herbert’s fourth-and-one sneak, then scoring on Bo Nix’s five-yard pass to Courtland Sutton.

Zach Allen forced a Herbert fumble on the next Los Angeles possession, and Que Robinson recovered at the Chargers’ 23-yard line. That short field led to Wil Lutz’s go-ahead 19-yard field goal with 5:07 left.

Brandon Jones’ interception set up another Lutz field goal, and Ja’Quan McMillian sacked Herbert on the last play. Denver scored the final 13 points and improved to 3-2 despite gaining 224 yards and converting one of 12 third downs. The Chargers are 0-5.

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Goff, Gibbs and Williams keep Detroit scoring

Detroit punted on its first three possessions before scoring on its next seven. Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and added a rushing score, while Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 151 yards and two touchdowns in the Lions’ 45-21 win.

Jameson Williams caught touchdown passes of eight and 39 yards, his first game with multiple receiving scores. Sam LaPorta also scored on a 38-yard catch and run as Detroit built a 24-7 halftime lead and kept going after the break.

The Lions’ defense forced five straight Arizona three-and-outs in the first half, giving the offense repeated opportunities after the Cardinals had scored first. Detroit improved to 3-2; Arizona fell to 1-4.

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Sources

ESPN: verified final box and play log 401872989 · ESPN: Lions-Cardinals final box and play log · ESPN: 49ers-Seahawks final box and play log