DETROIT -- The 49ers did not waste any time getting the ball into Anquan Boldin’s hands.
On the 49ers’ first play of the game, Gabbert hit Boldin for an easy pitch and catch that netted 5 yards.
The reception was the 1,000th of Boldin’s career, as he became the fifth-fastest to reach that mark in NFL history. It was Boldin’s 185th career game.
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The four players who have reached that milestone in fewer games are Marvin Harrison (167 games), Andre Johnson (168), Jerry Rice (181) and Larry Fitzgerald (182).
Boldin’s first career reception, while playing for the Arizona Cardinals, also came at Detroit. His first reception was Sept. 7, 2003.