49ers Minutia Minute: Nick Bosa shed both blockers and durability concerns in a productive rookie season – The Athletic

The players with no experience in Seattles loud, raucous stadium had a huge hand in ending the 49ers long losing streak there.

Linebacker Dre Greenlaw, of course, came away as the games hero after his big hit stopped the Seahawks at the very edge of the goal line. He was active throughout the contest, leading all tacklers with 13 stops. So was defensive end Nick Bosa, who had six tackles and, according to Pro Football Focus, a season-high seven quarterback hurries in the game.

Bosas nine sacks on the season were the third most for a rookie behind the Jaguars Josh Allen (10.5) and the Raiders Maxx Crosby (10).

On offense, Deebo Samuel led all pass catchers on Sunday with five receptions for 102 yards. Samuel ended up finishing fourth among rookies in both receptions (57) and yards (802). His rookie receptions total is the second most in franchise history behind Earl Coopers 83 catches in 1980. His yardage trails...

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