San Francisco
49ers
9-7
21
FINAL
45
Memphis
Night Hawks
7-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup, the Memphis Night Hawks topped the San Francisco 49ers with a commanding 45-21 victory. This win places the Night Hawks firmly on the map as they look to build momentum early in season 7, showcasing their offensive prowess against a formidable opponent.
Leading the charge for Memphis was quarterback Cam Newton, who threw for five touchdowns and demonstrated his ability to find the end zone consistently. Shedeur Sanders also had a standout performance, racking up 403 passing yards, but it was Newton's efficiency and scoring that truly set the tone for the Night Hawks' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Night Hawks were able to disrupt the 49ers’ rhythm, forcing them into critical mistakes that shifted the momentum early in the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when a key interception led to a quick touchdown drive, allowing Memphis to stretch their lead and gain control. With strong defensive plays supporting their high-powered offense, the Night Hawks proved they are a force to be reckoned with this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 34 | 22 | 403 | 3 | 1 | 122.5 |
| Cam Newton | QB | 33 | 19 | 356 | 5 | 0 | 134.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 14 | 136 | 9.7 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| David Groce | HB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.Y Hilton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Oronde Gadsden II | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Newton | QB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oronde Gadsden II | TE | 6 | 164 | 27.3 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 6 | 138 | 23.0 | 2 | 43 | 1 |
| Torrin Hill | TE | 4 | 96 | 24.0 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Justin Reed | WR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| David Groce | HB | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Darrius Heyward-Bey | WR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| T.Y Hilton | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Monshun Sales | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Perkins Jr | LEDGE | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyree Wilson | REDGE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dawn Lawrence | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Lockhart | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | LEDGE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal Thompson | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Harris | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jairus Byrd | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Finney Jr. | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dont'a Hightower | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| **** Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | REDGE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jett Washington | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Karty | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 46 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

