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49ers, Texans joint practice recap: Scuffle breaks out, Jimmy Garoppolo intercepted

By Peter Panacy

ENGLEWOOD, CO - AUGUST 27: Jarryd Hayne #38 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball as he works out during a joint training session with the San Francisco 49ers and the Denver Broncos at the Denver Broncos Training Facility on August 27, 2015 in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
ENGLEWOOD, CO - AUGUST 27: Jarryd Hayne #38 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball as he works out during a joint training session with the San Francisco 49ers and the Denver Broncos at the Denver Broncos Training Facility on August 27, 2015 in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /
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Tyrann Mathieu Picks Off Jimmy Garoppolo

Texans safety Tyrann Mathieu managed to get the best of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during drills, according to NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco:

The play would have gone for a pick six, had it been during full 11-on-11 drills.

Mathieu, who came over from the Niners’ NFC West division rivals, the Arizona Cardinals, during the offseason, has his share of picks against the 49ers over the years. His three interceptions on San Francisco quarterbacks are the most against any team since he joined the league back in 2013.

Garoppolo bounced back, however, leading the first-team offense to a touchdown against Houston’s starting defensive unit.

That’s good to see, especially as San Francisco’s first-team offense stalled out in its opening drive against the Dallas Cowboys during both teams’ exhibition opener last week.

Meanwhile, wide receiver Trent Taylor appeared to be a massive standout for the 49ers offense — another bonus, especially after coming back only recently after an offseason back procedure.