The San Francisco 49ers return home to Levi's Stadium this week as they host the Kansas City Chiefs. This matchup marks the 15th meeting all-time between the two teams. San Francisco holds a 5-1 home record against Kansas City, and the all-time series between the two teams is tied, 7-7.
The 49ers are coming off a 28-14 road loss against the Atlanta Falcons. Offensively, WR Brandon Aiyuk finished with eight receptions for 83 yards and two touchdowns. TE George Kittle reeled in eight receptions for 83 yards, while WR Deebo Samuel registered seven receptions for 79 yards, including a team-high reception of 27 yards. QB Jimmy Garoppolo registered season-highs in both completions and passing yards, completing 29 of his 41 passing attempts for 296 yards and a passer rating of 87.0.
On defense, DL Drake Jackson and DL Charles Omenihu both registered a sack on Falcons QB Marcus Mariota, which gave each of them their third sack of the season. LB Fred Warner tallied a team-high 10 tackles, while S Tashaun Gipson Sr. and DL Samson Ebukam both registered eight tackles each.
On special teams, WR Ray-Ray McCloud III registered 74 kick return yards for an average of 24.7 yards per return and had a season-long punt return, taking a Falcons P Bradley Pinion punt back 35 yards.
The 49ers Communications staff provided the above breakdown.
Below is everything you need to know to follow the upcoming game.
When does the game start?
Sunday, October 23 at 1:25 p.m. PT
Where is the game being played?
Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California
Who are the head coaches?
49ers: Kyle Shanahan
Chiefs: Andy Reid
What channel is the game on?
Network: FOX
Play-By-Play: Kevin Burkhardt
Color Analyst: Greg Olsen
Sideline Reporters: Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi
NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers can find the game on channel 715 on DirecTV.
What areas will receive the broadcast?
The broadcast will be viewable within the markets designated below for those without NFL Sunday Ticket.
Coverage map courtesy of 506sports.com
Where can I stream the game?
NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers can stream the game using the service's official mobile app. Additionally, NFL+ subscribers can stream the game in its entirety once the matchup has been completed.
Bay Area fans can stream the game through the official 49ers app or at 49ers.com.
Where can I listen to the radio broadcast?
Bay Area fans can listen on KNBR 680 AM/104.5 FM and The Bone 107.7 FM, where Greg Papa and Tim Ryan will call the game.
Jesús Zárate and Carlos Yustis will call the game in Spanish. That broadcast can be listened to at 49ers.com/news/Espanol.
Kansas City area fans can listen on WDAF 106.5 FM, where Mitch Holthus and Danan Hughes will call the game.
Nationally, fans can listen to the game via Sports USA Radio, where Larry Kahn and Doug Plank will call the game.
NFL+ subscribers can listen to the game through that service.
Kansas City: SiriusXM 135 or 385 and the SXM App
San Francisco: SiriusXM 82 or 227 and the SXM App
Game discussion
Fans can discuss the game within our Niner Talk forum.
How has this series played out historically?
Matchups: 14
Series Record: Series tied 7-7
49ers Home Record vs. Chiefs: 49ers lead series 5-1
49ers Away Record vs. Chiefs: Chiefs lead series 5-2
First Meeting: 12/6/71, Chiefs win 26-17, at SF
Last Meeting: 2/2/20, Chiefs win 31-20, at Mia. (s)
Current Streak: Lost 2
Longest 49ers Win Streak: 4 (10/5/75 – 12/14/91)
Longest Chiefs Win Streak: 2 – 3 times (Last 9/23/18 – 2/2/20)
Most 49ers Points: 31 (11/17/85): 49ers win 31-3, at SF
Most Chiefs Points: 44 (11/30/97): Chiefs win 44-9, at KC
49ers Shutouts: None
Chiefs Shutouts: 1 (10/1/06): Chiefs win 41-0, at KC
(s) - Super Bowl LIV
49ers Notes
- QB JIMMY GAROPPOLO passed for 296 yards & 2 TDs vs. 2 INTs last week. Has 0 INTs & a 100+ rating in 4 of his past 5 games at home. Passed for 251 yards & 2 TDs vs. 0 INTs for a 114.7 rating in only career reg. season start vs. KC (9/23/18).
- RB JEFF WILSON has 70+ scrimmage yards in 3 of his past 4 at home.
- WR DEEBO SAMUEL had 7 catches for 79 yards last week. Has 7 TDs (4 rush, 3 rec.) in his past 6 at home. Aims for 7th in a row at home with 75+ scrimmage yards. Had 5 catches & 92 scrimmage yards (53 rush, 39 rec.) in SB LIV vs. KC (2/2/20).
- WR BRANDON AIYUK had 8 catches for 83 yards & 1st career game with 2 rec. TDs last week. Aims for his 3rd in a row with 50+ rec. yards.
- TE GEORGE KITTLE had season highs in catches (8) & rec. yards (83) last week. Had 5 catches for 79 yards in last reg. season meeting.
- DL NICK BOSA has 2 sacks & 2 TFLs in each of 1st 2 home games in 2022 & has 7 sacks in his past 6 at home. Had sack & FF in SB LIV vs. KC (2/2/20). Ranks tied-1st in NFC with 6 sacks in 2022.
- DL DRAKE JACKSON ranks tied-1st among rookies with 3 sacks in 2022 & aims for his 3rd in a row with a sack.
- DL CHARLES OMENIHU aims for his 4th in a row with a sack.
- LB FRED WARNER led the team with 10 tackles last week. Has 9+ tackles in 3 of his past 4 at home. Had 11 tackles, 2 TFL & PD in last reg. season meeting. Had TFL & INT in SB LIV vs. KC (2/2/20).
- CB CHARVARIUS WARD had 38 PD & 4 INTs in 67 games, incl. playoffs, with KC (2018-21).
- S TALANOA HUFANGA aims for his 3rd in a row with 5+ tackles. Has 5 PD in 6 games in 2022.