49ers LB Fred Warner Forces Fumble On Opening Drive Against Saints
Nov 27, 2022, 2:43 PM
Linebacker Fred Warner #54 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates breaking up a pass on the goal line against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium on October 03, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
(Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Former BYU Cougars and current 49ers linebacker Fred Warner forced a fumble on the opening drive of San Francisco’s game against the New Orleans Saints.
The 49ers hosted the Saints at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Sunday, November 27.
With 13:02 remaining in the first quarter, Saints running back Alvin Kamara ran for a couple of yards before Warner flew in and punched the ball free before tackling the New Orleans player.
Samson Ebukam recovered the ball for the 49ers at the New Orleans 43-yard line.
.@fred_warner forces a fumble on the opening drive of #NOvsSF. 💪 #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #FTTB #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL @kslsports pic.twitter.com/aUKY96OHrr
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) November 27, 2022
Warner had one tackle and a forced fumble on the drive.
This season, Warner has recorded 75 total tackles, 45 solo tackles, two sacks, and six pass breakups.
The Niners entered Week 12 with a 6-4 record this season.
Our ball!@fred_warner pic.twitter.com/HVIP422VJ9
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) November 27, 2022
San Francisco’s game against New Orleans is broadcast on FOX and NFL Sunday Ticket.
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About Fred Warner
During his four seasons in Provo, the linebacker recorded 264 total tackles, 158 solo tackles, 6.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, seven interceptions, 13 pass breakups, and two touchdowns.
Warner was selected by the Niners with the No. 70 overall pick during the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He was selected to the Pro Bowl and honored as a first-team All-Pro in 2020.
During his five seasons in the league, Warner has recorded 579 total tackles, 377 solo tackles, 6.5 sacks, six forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries, three interceptions, 31 pass breakups, and one touchdown in 74 games played.
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for sports.ksl.com and co-host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
