San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs Week 7 Live Blog

This is will be updated requently with information and analysis from the press box.

Oct 20, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis (56) in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

SANTA CLARA -- This is the live blog for the San Francisco 49ers' Week 7 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. This is will be updated requently with information and analysis from the press box.

12:01 Here are the 49ers' inactives: WR Jauan Jennings, K Jake Moody, LB Jalen Graham, OL Ben Bartch, CB Darrell Luter Jr., TE Brayden Willis, QB Josha Dobbs.

12:02 Here are the Chiefs' inactives: RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire, DE Michael Danna, G C.J. Hanson, T Ethan Driskell, DT Marlon Tuipulotu

12:03 Ricky Pearsall officially is active and I expect him to have a significant role in this game even though it's his first career start. When the 49ers lost to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl earlier this year, Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel and George Kittle all struggled to beat man-to-man coverage and all had poor games. The only players on the offense who performed well were Jauan Jennings and Christian McCaffrey, both of whom are out for today's game. So the 49ers need someone new to step up.

Jordan Mason could be that player considering he didn't play in the Super Bowl, but the Chiefs have an excellent run defense. What the 49ers need is a wide receiver who can beat man-to-man coverage, and that's what Pearsall supposedly does well. But he struggles against press coverage, so expect to see him go in motion frequently before the snap the way Tyreek Hill goes in motion for the Dolphins. This will be a good way to manufacture free releases for Pearsall who's explosive and changes directions well but isn't the strongest wide receiver.

12:56 Deebo Samuel has an illness but is expected to play according to the 49ers.

12:59 I predict the Chiefs will beat the 49ers 26-17.

1:23 The Chiefs win the toss and defer. The 49ers will receive the opening kickoff.

FIRST QUARTER

1:29 On 3rd and 19 from the 49ers 21, Brock Purdy hands off to Kyle Juszczyk on a draw plan and Juszczyk gains 14 yards. The 49ers go 3 and out. After the punt, the Chiefs take over at their 15.

1:33 On 4th and 1 from the Chiefs 45, Kansas City attempts a fake punt and gains no yards. The 49ers take over on downs.

1:38 First play of the series, Brock Purdy fakes a handoff, rolls to his right and throws an interception directly to Chiefs safety Justin Reid. Ugly play by Purdy.

1:42 On 2nd and 15 from the 49ers 24, Kalia Davis tips Patrick Mahomes' pass and picks it off. Clutch play that takes points off the board. The 49ers take over at their 32.

1:47 On 3rd and 1 from the 49ers 41, Jordan Mason runs for no gain, and the 49ers punt. The Chiefs take over at their 8-yard line. The 49ers first three drives have resulted in 2 three-and-outs and an intereception. Yikes.

1:51 On 3rd and 3 from the Chiefs 15, Leonard Floyd sacks Mahomes for a loss of 5. His receivers really aren't good. He's just holding the ball in a collapsing pocket. After the punt, the 49ers take over at their 41.

1:58 On 3rd and 6 from the Chiefs 37, Purdy throws a pass behind Brandon Aiyuk who was running a slant. Aiyuk never looked for the ball. Purdy's passer rating is 0.0.

1:58 Anders Carlson makes a 55-yard field goal -- his career long.

49ers 3, Chiefs 0.

SECOND QUARTER

2:11 On 2nd and goal from the 1, Kareem Hunt falls into the end zone for the touchdown. The 49ers committed three pre-snap penalties in the red zone during that drive.

49ers 3, Chiefs 7.

2:17 On 3rd and 2 from the 49ers 38, Brandon Aiyuk drops a perfectly-thrown pass by Purdy and the 49ers go 3 and out for the 3rd time. Then Mecole Hardman returns the punt 55 yards to the 49ers 30.

2:23 On 1st and goal from the 6, Kareem Hunt fights his way into the end zone for his second touchdown of the game. The Chiefs offense isn't great but it's finding ways to score. Meanwhile Jordan Mason has 4 yards and Brock Purdy has 16.

49ers 3, Chiefs 14.

2:31 On 3rd and 12 from the 49ers 40, Purdy takes a big hit as he throws an incomplete pass intended for Aiyuk. After the punt, the Chiefs take over at their 14 with 4 minutes left in the half.

2:40 On 3rd and 8 from the Chiefs 27, Bosa chases Mahomes out of the pocket and forces an incomplete pass. Then the Chiefs punt and George Odum is penalized for holding during the return, which means the 49ers take over at their 10 with 1:39 and all of their timeouts left.

2:52 On 3rd and 1 from the Chiefs 5, Jordan Mason loses two yards then Anders Carlson makes a 24-yard field goal as the first half end. Brandon Aiyuk took a vicious hit to his right knee and ankle during the drive and left the field on a cart. It doesn't seem like he will be able to return. In addition, Deebo Samuel left the game early with an illness.

49ers 6, Chiefs 14.

THIRD QUARTER

3:08 On 3rd and 8 from the Chiefs 31, Mahomes throws deep to Xavier Worthy who slips and Deommodore Lenoir intercepts the pass. The 49ers take over at the Kansas City 23.

3:13 On 1st and goal from the 1, Brock Purdy scores a touchdown on a quarterback sneak. He also converted a 4th and 1 from the 14 with a sneak.

3:14 Anders Carlsen misses the extra point wide left.

49ers 12, Chiefs 14.

3:20 On 3rd and 10 from the Chiefs 33, Mahomes throws deep to Travis Kelce and Charvarius Ward breaks up the pass. After the punt, the 49ers take over at their 20.

3:32 On 3rd and 6 from the Chiefs 34, Purdy gets intercepted for the second time. This time, he was targeting Ronnie Bell who seemed to run the wrong route considering Purdy sailed the pass over his head. The Chiefs take over at their 21.

3:46 On 4th and goal from the 1, Mahomes scrambles up the middle for the touchdown. This comes five plays after he scrambled for 33 yards up the sideline on 2nd and 7. The first one was a Hall of Fame scramble.

49ers 12, Chiefs 21.

4:00 On 3rd and goal from the 5, Purdy throws his third interception of the game. His passer rating is 27.2.

4:10 On 1st and 10 from the 49ers 18, Mahomes hands off to Mecole Hardman running a jet sweep to the Chiefs left and he scores. The 49ers will lose again. Stay tuned for their grades.

49ers 12, Chiefs 28.

4:14 Trent Williams just got ejected for throwing a punch. This 49ers team is not good.