Patriots vs. 49ers live score, updates, highlights for Week 4 battle

Mike Masala

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The New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers will meet on Sunday afternoon at Levi's Stadium for a Week 4 matchup.

New England has struggled thus far this year, as their offense has been tough to watch, and their defense hasn't looked as good as many expected.

San Francisco hasn't looked their best either, as the team that lost last year's Super Bowl has also started the season 1-2 through three weeks. Without Christian McCaffrey, they've had to rely on Jordan Mason out of the backfield.

Injuries have been a big part of the story for both teams, but this game could be a turning point in the season for either franchise.

Follow along with everything that happens during the Sunday afternoon matchup between the Patriots and 49ers below with the live score, updates and highlights below.

Patriots vs. 49ers score

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Patriots037313
49ers6147330

Patriots' players of the game:

  • RB Antonio Gibson: 3 REC 67 YDS
  • K Joey Slye: 2 FGM (54 YDS, 63 YDS)
  • P Bryce Baringer: 4 punts inside the 20-yard line

49ers' players of the game:

  • RB Jordan Mason: 24 CAR, 123 YDS, 1 TD
  • WR Jauan Jennings: 3 REC, 88 YDS
  • DL Kevin Givens: 3 TKL, 2.5 SACKS

Patriots vs. 49ers updates

(All times Eastern)

Fourth Quarter

7:15 p.m. - Mason rushed for 25 yards on third-and-7, which actually did end the game.

7:10 p.m. - On third-and-2, Purdy hit Jennings for 11 yards to essentially seal the game.

7:07 p.m. - SACK: 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa strip-sacked Brissett and recovered the ball for San Francisco. 

7:04 p.m. - BIG PLAY ALERT: Brissett hit a wide-open Gibson for 50 yards.

49ers 30, Patriots 13

7:00 p.m. - FIELD GOAL 49ers: Moody blasts a 41-yard field goal through to extend the lead back to 17 points.

6:55 p.m. - SO CLOSE: Brissett hit Polk down the left sideline on a deep pass into double coverage, but the receiver couldn't get the second foot down.

6:51 p.m. - SACK: Brissett was sacked for the fifth time by San Francisco's defense.

6:48 p.m. - INTERCEPTION: Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers picked off Purdy in double coverage on Aiyuk.

6:46 p.m. - WOW: Purdy hit Jennings for a 46-yard gain with Marcus Jones right there in man coverage. That was an incredible play.

Patriots 13, 49ers 27

6:41 p.m. - FIELD GOAL PATRIOTS: Slye nailed a 54-yard attempt to cut the lead to 14.

6:41 p.m. - Brissett zipped a ball to Polk that bounced off of his hands on third down. The pass was nearly intercepted.

6:39 p.m. - Brissett avoided pressure and found running back Antonio Gibson for a third-down conversion.

Third Quarter

6:35 p.m. - Brissett missed K.J. Osborn on the final play of the third quarter. New England will have the ball at San Francisco's 49-yard line, facing a second-and-10.

6:30 p.m. - Mason fumbled on a pitch from Purdy. Luckily, he recovered, but he lost eight yards.

6:29 p.m. - Mason rushed for 24 yards through a wide-open hole on the left side.

6:27 p.m. - TRICKERY: Patriots broke out a hook-and-ladder play, but it was called back due to an illegal block on New England wide receiver Tyquan Thornton.

6:21 p.m. - Purdy missed Brandon Aiyuk with Jonathan Jones in coverage. San Francisco was forced to punt.

6:10 p.m. - Brissett threw out of a sack again on third down and forced Baringer to punt the ball another 41 yards.

6:07 p.m. - Brissett completed his best pass of the season, as he hit rookie Ja'Lynn Polk on a back-shoulder throw.

49ers 27, Patriots 10

6:04 p.m. - TOUCHDOWN 49ers: Mason burst threw a huge hole on the left side for an easy score. Moody converted the extra point to increase the lead to 17 points.

6:00 p.m. - Purdy hit Deebo Samuel for a 53-yard gain.

Patriots 10, 49ers 20

5:56 p.m. - TOUCHDOWN PATRIOTS: Brissett rolled out on play action and hit tight end Austin Hooper for a touchdown. The lead was cut to just 10 points after Slye made the extra point.

5:52 p.m. - FUMBLE: Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss forced and recovered a fumble on the opening kickoff of the second half.

Second Quarter

Patriots 3, 49ers 20

5:37 p.m. - FIELD GOAL PATRIOTS: Joey Slye nailed a 63-yard field goal as time expired in the second quarter. That's a franchise record.

5:33 p.m. - SACK: Collins sacked Brissett on second-and-10 to put New England back to third-and-22 at their 49-yard line.

5:27 p.m. - FUMBLE: Mason and Purdy fumbled on the handoff, and Mason recovered.

5:25 p.m. - Baringer boomed a 61-yard punt to flip the field.

5:22 p.m. - SACK: Brissett was strip-sacked by Givens and Maliek Collins. Brissett recovered his own fumble.

49ers 20, Patriots 0

5:13 p.m. - TOUCHDOWN 49ers: Purdy threw into triple coverage, but Kittle high-pointed the ball for an incredible score. Moody made the extra point.

5:11 p.m. - Another 49ers penalty erased another touchdown.

5:06 p.m. - Purdy hit Mason for a 38-yard gain that would've been a touchdown but Kittle was called for holding.

5:04 p.m. - Purdy hit Jennings deep for a 32-yard gain against zone coverage.

5:03 p.m. - SACK: Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. secured a coverage sack.

5:00 p.m. - Patriots went for it on fourth down on San Francisco's 20-yard line and failed to convert on a Stevenson run up the middle. INJURY: On that play, Patriots offensive tackle Caedan Wallace appeared to suffer an injury.

4:57 p.m.  - SACK: Brissett scrambles and takes too long to throw the ball away. He was sacked by Givens again.

4:53 p.m. - Brissett hit Hunter Henry for a key third-down conversion around midfield.

4:50 p.m. - SACK: 49ers defensive end Kevin Givens sacked Brissett. Michael Onwenu was the first offensive lineman to allow pressure.

49ers 13, Patriots 0

4:43 p.m. - TOUCHDOWN 49ers: On just the second play of the quarter, Brissett was intercepted by 49ers linebacker Fred Warner, who returned it for a touchdown. Moody makes the extra point to put San Francisco up 13-0.

First Quarter

4:39 p.m. - At the end of the first quarter, the 49ers have a 6-0 lead. The Patriots will start the second quarter at their own 30-yard line, facing a second-and-10. That was ugly football for New England.

49ers 6, Patriots 0

4:37 p.m. - FIELD GOAL 49ers: Moody drilled a 26-yard field goal to give San Francisco a 6-0 lead.

4:36 p.m. - New England's pressure got to Brock Purdy and forced a throwaway on third down in the red zone.

4:34 p.m. - Mason rushed for a 14-yard gain on first down.

4:33 p.m. - TURNOVER Stevenson fumbles on the first play of the Patriots' second drive. The 49ers recovered.

4:32 p.m. - Nick Leverett takes over for Andrews as New England's center.

49ers 3, Patriots 0

4:28 p.m. - FIELD GOAL 49ers: Purdy failed to hit wide receiver Jauan Jennings in the end zone with cornerback Marcus Jones in coverage. Kicker Jake Moody nailed the 22-yard field goal to put San Francisco up 3-0.

4:25 p.m. - On third-and-9, Purdy escaped a sack from Patriots defensive end Keion White and found tight end George Kittle for at 15-yard gain to put San Francisco in the red zone.

4:19 p.m. - 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy scrambled to convert their first third down of the day.

4:18 p.m. - Patriots center David Andrews was seen walking off the field with trainers.

4:13 p.m. - Patriots failed to convert on third down and punted the ball away on fourth down. Bryce Baringer and Brenden Schooler combined to down the 49ers down inside their 10-yard line.

4:10 p.m. - Brissett hits DeMario Douglas on a rollout to convert their second third-down attempt of the day.

4:08 p.m. - Patriots convert first third down, as Jacoby Brissett hits Rhamondre Stevenson.

4:03 p.m. - The 49ers win the toss and defer to the second half. The Patriots receive the ball.

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Patriots vs. 49ers start time

  • Date: Sunday, Sept. 29
  • Time: 4:05 p.m. ET

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Mike Masala previously served as the Managing Editor of USA TODAY's Dolphins Wire as well as a contributing writer at Patriots Wire. A lifelong New England resident, he is the self-proclaimed captain and lone member of the Laurence Maroney Fan Club. Follow on Twitter/X: @Mike_Masala