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The number on the back of his white-and-red jersey might’ve changed, but from the beginning, everything else about Fred Warner’s unmissable presence in San Francisco has been nothing short of consistent. Sorely in need of a big-time play to slow Minnesota’s offense in its tracks, the 49ers’ tackling machine takes on the role of conductor, hustling to strip the Vikings’ star running back from behind for a momentum-stealing takeaway. Warner didn’t make box score watchers await a long arrival, as he recorded a game-high 12 tackles (11 solo), one QB hit, one pass defended, and a forced fumble during the 49ers’ 24-16 loss on Sept. 9, 2018.