This blog is devoted to some random thoughts whenever the author of this blog feels like it.
At Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland:
Quarterback Brock Purdy completed 16 of 29 passes for 168 yards and a touchdown (Jauan Jennings) while running back Christian McCaffrey carried the ball 20 times for 53 yards and another score (he also caught four passes for another 21 yards) as the San Francisco 49ers (9-4) defeated the homestanding Cleveland Browns (3-9) 26-8.
The Niners will have next weekend off and will host the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, December 14 (1:25 PM PST, FOX).
At Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California: The San Francisco 49ers (8-4), with Christian McCaffery ran for 143 yards from scrimmage and scoring a touchdown, outlasted his former team, the Carolina Panthers (6-6) 20-9 on Monday Night Football, this despite at times, a shaky performance from quarterback Brock Purdy, who threw three interceptions.
The Niners will visit the Cleveland Browns (3-8) this coming Sunday at 10:00 AM PST (CBS/Paramount+).
At State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona:
Quarterback Brock Purdy, back in action after having suffered a toe injury, threw for three touchdown passes while running back Christian McCaffery had three TDs of his own (two rushing, one receiving a pass) as the visiting San Francisco 49ers (7-4) throttled the Arizona Cardinals (3-7) 41-22 on Sunday.
Next up for the Niners, a home encounter with the Carolina Panthers (currently at 6-5) with major playoff implications, next Monday night (ESPN, 5:15 PST).
At Princess Auto Stadium, Winnipeg, Manitoba:
Quarterback Trevor Harris (name's the game's Most Valuable Player) completed 23 of 27 passes for 302 yards on Sunday as the Saskatchewan Roughriders won the 112th edition of the Grey Cup Game, their fifth, and their first since 2013, as they defeated the Montreal Alouettes 25-17.