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From then on, the 49ers completely took over the game.

Ten plays after the fumble recovery, the 49ers scored on a 7-yard pass from Montana to tight end Brent Jones.

Kicker Mike Cofer missed the extra point attempt, keeping the score at 13 – 3, but it turned out to be the only miscue the 49ers would make for the rest of the game.

Once again, the Broncos were forced to punt three plays after the ensuing kickoff, and the 49ers advanced 69 yards in 13 plays to score another touchdown.

The key player on that drive was fullback Tom Rathman, who caught 3 passes for 39 yards, kept the drive alive with a successful run on a fourth down conversion, and capped it off with a 1-yard touchdown to make the score 20 – 3.

Later in the second quarter, wide receiver John Taylor's 17-yard punt return gave the 49ers the ball near midfield, and they scored another touchdown with a 38-yard completion from Montana to Rice, increasing their lead to 27 – 3 at the end of the half.