Detroit loss continues a trend — lack of takeaways has torpedoed the 49ers’ season

SANTA CLARA — The big takeaway from the 49ers’ 10th loss of the season was a familiar one.

It’s become a trend as much as anything else that has wrecked the season, with the latest example coming in a 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions Monday night at Levi’s Stadium.

Into the third quarter, the 49ers’ offense resembled their NFC championship offense from 2023, with quarterbacks Brock Purdy and Jared Goff of the Lions moving their teams at will.

But when safety Kirby Joseph of Detroit picked off Purdy twice...