san francisco 49ers Star Jimmy Garoppolo took issue with a low hit from New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Malcolm Roach during the team’s 13-0 win on Sunday.
Garoppolo was reeling Roach came in for the hit when outside the pocket. Garoppolo came up limping after the play and talked about it with reporters.
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Malcolm Roach, #97 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after a play during the first half of a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Santa Clara, California.
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After the game he said via the 49ers web zone, “As players you have to be smart, take care of each other.” “There’s no room for that. I’m all right. A little sore but nothing too bad.”
Garoppolo threw for 222 yards and a touchdown to Juwan Jennings who made a spectacular catch. However, it was the defense that really came through for the 49ers.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, #10, passes against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Santa Clara, California.
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49ers players Samson Ebukam and Dre Greenlaw were credited with fumble recoveries.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, right, runs against San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle TY McGill, #96, during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Santa Clara, California.
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Talona Hufanga led the team with nine tackles and Fred Warner added seven. Greenlaw made five tackles and a pass defended while Ebucum made two tackles.