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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Derek Carr and the New Orleans starting offense finally got going with a 95-yard touchdown drive against San Francisco's backup defenders but the 49ers beat the Saints 16-10. Joshua Dobbs ran for a TD and Jake Moody kicked three field goals for the 49ers. The Niners were missing three starting offensive linemen, their top four receivers, their top three running backs, All-Pro tight end George Kittle and All-Pro fullback Kyle Juszczyk either because of injuries, contract disputes or rest. That left Brock Purdy playing his three series with a collection of mostly backups and the results weren't good as the Niners generated one first down and had two three-and-outs.
