At 4-10, the 49ers have secured last place in the NFC West and have little else to play for aside from pride and whatever prospects each coach and player may have in 2016. Arizona Cardinals kicker Zane Gonzalez's first game-winning FG try misses after hooking left. The 5-9 Lions are coming off a 35-27 road victory over the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football and, while the short week works against their favor, will look to continue the 49ers' difficulties in winning games away from Levi's Stadium. Simply look at how empty Levi's Stadium has looked over the 49ers' last two home games. Instead, the 49ers signed running back DuJuan Harris from the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad and released running back Travaris Cadet.
It was a dominant effort on both sides of the ball from start to finish, and we could probably just do another 'studs only' edition of our weekly 'studs and duds' post.
The offense has just 15 turnovers, which ranks No. Shanahan said the team fears a high ankle sprain for Wilson. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. With two games left on the season, San Francisco had a chance to promote running back Jarryd Hayne from the practice squad and, at least, evaluate what he's developed and learned since being demoted earlier this season. Linebacker Michael Wilhoite continues to nurse an ankle injury suffered in Week 13 and has missed the 49ers' last two contests.
Wilson would join Raheem Mostert, Jimmy Garoppolo and Kwon Alexander as 49ers dealing with that specific injury. And, with a banged-up running back group, the 49ers won't likely be able to establish any sort of ground game either.
Opposing Ansah will be left tackle Joe Staley—San Francisco's best O-lineman. Do you have a blog? The 49ers enter Week 16 as 10-point underdogs to the Lions with a predicted score of 31.8 to 12.4 in favor of Detroit, according to Odds Shark. Quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Lions will likely hand the 49ers their 11th loss of the season. Arizona Cardinals tight end Dan Arnold picks up 41 yards on a reception over the middle from quarterback Kyler Murray against the Seattle Seahawks. A 21-0 halftime deficit should reveal nearly everything one needs to know about the 49ers' efforts against the Bengals in Week 15. Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett hauls in unbelievable fourth-down, toe-drag TD. the official stats partner of the NFL. Detroit's passing game ranks No. San Francisco holds the edge with 37 wins. Detroit defensive end Ezekiel Ansah is, without doubt, the Lions' best pass-rusher on the season. 30 in the league.
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So look for turnovers to be an essential part of San Francisco's efforts. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson's 47-yard moonshot TD to wide receiver Tyler Lockett is a work of art. Running back Shaun Draughn will likely miss the 49ers' contest in Detroit. The Lions offense ranks No.
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Despite a forgettable season, the 49ers were fortunate enough to have two of their players selected to the Pro Bowl in 2016: linebacker NaVorro Bowman and left tackle Joe Staley. The 49ers suffered yet another injury to their already-depleted running back corps when Shaun Draughn was removed from Week 15 with a knee injury. View photos as the team arrives to the locker room for their matchup against the New England Patriots presented by Levi's®.
Ironically, San Francisco outgained Cincinnati 318 yards to 242. NaVorro Bowman and Joe Staley Make the Pro Bowl, Alex Boone an Alternate. What's on the line for the 49ers as their 2015 campaign winds down? Defensively, San Francisco looked as if it was going to be able to provide an inspired effort against second-year quarterback AJ McCarron—starting in place of QB Andy Dalton (hand)—with a series of solid stands in the first quarter. San Francisco has attempted to generate some presence here with backup linebackers Corey Lemonier and Eli Harold. The two teams have met each other 67 times (including 2 postseason games), with the Detroit Lions winning 28 games and the San Francisco 49ers winning 38 games. 9 in the league with 3,646 yards through the air. Wilson Jr. muscled his way into the end zone for a 3-yard score on the 49ers opening drive. Meanwhile, the Lions are averaging a respectable 24.4 points per game at Ford Field this season. Arizona Cardinals kicker Zane Gonzalez drills 48-yard walk-off FG. Watch the highlights from San Francisco's 33-6 victory over the New England Patriots in Week 7. And playing in Detroit certainly doesn't work into the Niners' favor. Watch the best plays from tight ends on National Tight End Day in Week 7 of the 2020 NFL season. San Francisco holds the edge with 37 wins. Samuel followed his blockers and showed off his strength to pick up a first down and clinch the win over the Rams. Check out pregame images as the 49ers prepare to take on the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Head coach Kyle Shanahan in his postgame press conference indicated Jeff Wilson Jr., Deebo Samuel and Richie James Jr. are all dealing with injuries after the game. However, we're going to nitpick after a 'studs only' edition last week. 31 in the league, per PFF, in run support. Look for the 49ers to drop yet another road game this season and fall to 4-11. Arizona Cardinals linebacker Isaiah Simmons Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson with a clutch play in overtime on "Sunday Night Football.".
Watch the best plays from Wilson Jr.'s 112-yard, three-touchdown performance at Gillette Stadium. The Lions offensive line boasts just two O-linemen, with 200-plus snaps, who have positive PFF grades on the season: Manuel Ramirez and Riley Reiff—plus-7.1 and plus-0.8, respectively. The San Jose Mercury News' Cam Inman, contributing for Fox Sports Australia, noted Hayne should consider leaving the 49ers this offseason to find a team that will trust him more on the field and put his skill set to use. He went down when his ankle got rolled at the end of his third touchdown run. The two franchises have met 65 times since 1950. But the end result will be nothing like what fans expected this season. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Look for rookie defensive end Arik Armstead to be a factor here against the pass. Here are seven of the big-picture takeaways from San Francisco's blowout victory: The San Francisco 49ers blew out the New England Patriots 33-6 and handed them the worse loss of the Bill Belichick era.
We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Garoppolo connected with Aiyuk in stride for a 35-yard pickup. All rights reserved. Johnson, all 6'5" of him, presents a mismatch nightmare for defenses.
The two franchises have met 65 times since 1950. San Francisco has struggled, defensively, away from home this season but may have a solid opportunity to reverse its fortunes in Detroit. And there is next year's draft order to consider as well. The 49ers' last-place offense is averaging just 14.4 points per game.
And it doesn't help the 49ers rank No.
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24 in the league with 24 turnovers—13 of which have come from quarterback Matthew Stafford. On the flip side, the Lions aren't exactly a turnover-generating machine. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. The following is a list of all regular season and postseason games played between the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions. Arizona Cardinals kicker Zane Gonzalez squeaks game-tying FG through to send game to OT. Middle linebacker Stephen Tulloch is Detroit's best run-stopper with a plus-8.0 run defense per PFF.
But offensive possession will be a key factor for the 49ers as they match up against a Lions defense that has allowed 24 or more points in nine of their 14 games played. 39 out of 40 eligible centers with a minus-42.1 overall grade, per Pro Football Focus. Indeed, San Francisco isn't a good road team. Let's preview this Week 16 contest for San Francisco.
Left guard Alex Boone, who is a free agent after this season, was also selected as an alternate. And it will start along the line of scrimmage. 49ers vs. Lions All-time . It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The 49ers have some question marks regarding their ground game in advance of this contest. Most data provided by 24-7 Baseball, creators of the ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia. All statistics, injury reports, records and accolades courtesy of Pro-Football-Reference.com and ESPN.com unless otherwise indicated. San Francisco 49ers 17 at Detroit Lions 24 on September 6th, 1981 - Full team and player stats and box score All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Lynch is the 49ers' leading pass-rusher with 6.5 sacks on the year. OL Marcus Martin (Concussion)—Questionable. The 49ers suffered a number of miscues during the quarter including three turnovers, two of which were interceptions off bobbled would-be catches from tight end Vance McDonald, and a short 18-yard punt from rookie Bradley Pinion. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League.
Watch the highlights from San Francisco's 24-16 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 6.
The two teams have met each other 67 times (including 2 postseason games), with the San Francisco 49ers winning 38 games and the Detroit Lions winning 28 games. He leads the team with 13.5 sacks and boasts a plus-12.7 pass-rushing grade with 28 quarterback hurries, per PFF. This tandem has a combined 13 touchdown receptions on the season and will face a 49ers defense that has allowed 19 touchdown receptions on the season—eighth in the NFL. He'll be responsible for protecting quarterback Blaine Gabbert's blind side. With San Francisco's offensive woes continuing, Week 15 was in the books, essentially, by the half. The following is a list of all regular season and postseason games played between the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins makes toe-tapping, back-shoulder grab look easy. Watch the best highlights from the week 2 match up between the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers. Metcalf. Watch the full highlights from the 49ers 30-27 victory over the Detroit Lions.
Watch Garoppolo's best throws from his 268-yard, three-touchdown performance in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams. Jimmy Garoppolo completed a 6-yard touchdown pass to Samuel on the opening drive of "Sunday Night Football" against the Rams. 49ers Secondary vs. Calvin Johnson and Golden Tate.