San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner. David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Watch: 49ers LB Fred Warner has incredible pick-six vs. Patriots

By Michael Gallagher | Last updated Sep 29, 2024 5:00 PM ET

The San Francisco 49ers have one of the top defenses in the NFL — something New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett found out firsthand.

On a third-and-five from his own 35-yard line, Brissett tried to go deep downfield, but linebacker Fred Warner had other plans.

As Brissett fired a pass into the middle of the field, the 230-pound linebacker leaped and plucked the ball out of the air, landed on the turf, got up and raced 45 yards to the end zone for a touchdown.

FRED WARNER PICK-6. LEGEND.

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It was Warner’s 10th career interception (he had four last season) and his second career touchdown. The 27-year-old linebacker has surrendered just three catches on seven targets for 28 yards with two three passes defensed and a pass breakup this season.

Warner entered the day with a completion percentage against of 42.9 and a 14.9 passer rating against when targeted in coverage, per Pro Football Focus.

The 49ers are the first team to intercept Brissett this season.

Michael Gallagher

Michael Gallagher is a longtime sports journalist based out of Nashville with a decade of experience covering college football, mixed martial arts and prep sports plus the NFL and NHL — specifically the Tennessee Titans and Nashville Predators. He’s covered several notable sporting events including an AFC Championship game, a Stanley Cup Final, an NHL All-Star Game and an NHL Stadium Series. Some of his past bylines can be found at the Nashville Scene, SB Nation, The Hockey News and Fox Sports Knoxville

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