49ers LB Fred Warner Forces Second Week Two Turnover Against Vikings
Sep 15, 2024, 1:32 PM
Fred Warner #54 of the San Francisco 49ers runs onto the field prior to the NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi's Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
(Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS – Former BYU Cougar and current 49ers LB Fred Warner prevented a Vikings score in the third quarter with a big hit and forced fumble on the goalline.
Through two games in 2024, the 49ers’ All-Pro linebacker forced three turnovers.
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— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) September 15, 2024
San Francisco already trailed 20-7 when Minnesota started to put together another promising drive.
Vikings QB Sam Darnold unloaded a pass to Aaron Jones and as he was pushing toward the end zone, Warner laid the hammer. As the ball came out, Isaac Yiadom Jr. dove on it to secure the turnover.
It was the second forced turnover of the game for the former Cougar. Late in the first half, Warner read Darnold for his first interception of the season.
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— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) September 15, 2024
In 2023, Warner had four interceptions and four forced fumbles in 17 games played. Through two games in 2024, he already has three forced turnovers.
In the season opener on Monday Night Football, he punched out the ball from Jets RB Breece Hall in the first quarter.
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About Fred Warner
Before his time in the NFL, the San Marcos, California native played at BYU from 2014-17.
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.
In 2022, Warner had 130 total tackles, 79 solo tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble, one interception, and 10 pass breakups in 17 regular season games.
Last year, the All-Pro linebacker posted 132 total tackles, 82 solo tackles, 2.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, four interceptions, and 11 pass breakups.
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— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) September 10, 2024
During his seven seasons in the league, Warner has recorded 766 total tackles, 493 solo tackles, 9 sacks, 11 forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries, eight interceptions, 46 pass breakups, and one touchdown.
During his career in the postseason, Warner has posted 97 total tackles, 64 solo tackles, one forced fumble, two interceptions, and five pass breakups in 12 playoff games.
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