The San Francisco 49ers return to action this week to host the Los Angeles Chargers on NBC's Sunday Night Football. This matchup marks the 16th meeting all-time between the two teams and just the second time that the Chargers have visited Levi's Stadium in the regular season.
Before the team's bye week, the 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams, 31-14, at SoFi Stadium. In his second game with the team, RB Christian McCaffrey registered 183 all-purpose yards and was a part of three touchdowns, becoming the fourth player in NFL history to register at least one passing touchdown, one receiving touchdown, and one rushing touchdown in a single game. QB Jimmy Garoppolo completed 21 of his 25 passing attempts for 235 yards and a passer rating of 132.5, including touchdown passes to McCaffrey and TE George Kittle. WR Brandon Aiyuk reeled in six catches for 81 yards and a touchdown catch from McCaffrey.
The 49ers defense held the Rams scoreless in the second half and allowed just 2.67 yards per rushing attempt. LB Fred Warner led the team with 12 tackles and split a sack with DL Nick Bosa on Rams QB Matthew Stafford. Bosa also got to Stafford to register his eighth solo sack of the season.
On special teams, K Robbie Gould moved to 11th on the all-time scoring list after hitting his only field goal attempt and converting on all four extra-point attempts. WR Ray-Ray McCloud III averaged 11.3 yards per punt return and 33.0 yards per kick return, including a long of 39 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, November 13 at 5:20 p.m. PT
Where is the game being played?
Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California
Who are the head coaches?
49ers: Kyle Shanahan
Chargers: Brandon Staley
What channel is the game on?
Network: NBC
Play-by-Play: Mike Tirico
Color Analyst: Cris Collinsworth
Sideline Reporter: Melissa Stark
What areas will receive the broadcast?
NBC will broadcast the game nationally.
Where can I stream the game?
You can watch the matchup live on the NBC website, NBC Sports app, NBC Sports website, or the NBC app. Sunday Night Football will also be available to watch for free on the Yahoo Sports app and NFL app.
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 Mayra Gomez will call the game in Spanish. That broadcast can be listened to at 49ers.com/news/Espanol.
Los Angeles area fans can listen on ALT FM-98.7, where Matt "Money" Smith and Daniel Jeremiah will call the game.
Nationally, fans can listen to the game via Westwood One Sports, where Ryan Radtke and Brady Quinn will call the game.
NFL+ subscribers can listen to the game through that service.
San Francisco: SiriusXM 85 or 225 and the SXM App
L.A. Chargers: SiriusXM 83 or 226 and the SXM App
National: SiriusXM 88 and the SXM App
Game discussion
Fans can discuss the game within our Niner Talk forum.
How has this series played out historically?
Matchups: 15
Series Record: Chargers lead series 8-7
49ers Home Record vs. Chargers: Series is tied 3-3
49ers Away Record vs. Chargers: Chargers lead series 5-3
First Meeting: 9/17/72, 49ers win 34-3, at SF
Last Meeting: 9/30/18, Chargers win 29-27, at LA
Current Streak: Lost 5
Longest 49ers Win Streak: 6 (11/27/88 – 12/3/00)
Longest Chargers Win Streak: 5 (11/17/02 – 9/30/18)
Most 49ers Points: 49 (1/29/95): 49ers win 49-26, at Mia. (s)
Most Chargers Points: 48 (10/15/06): Chargers win 48-19, at SF
49ers Shutouts: None
Chargers Shutouts: None
(s) – Super Bowl XXIX (Joe Robbie Stadium – Miami, FL)
49ers Notes
- QB JIMMY GAROPPOLO completed 21 of 25 atts. (84 pct.) for 235 yards & 2 TDs vs. 0 INTs for a season-high 132.5 rating in Week 8. Has a 95+ rating in 4 of his past 5 starts. Aims for his 5th in a row with 2+ TD passes. Has 8 TDs vs. 3 INTs for a 101.4 rating in 4 home SNF starts with SF.
- RB CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY became 4th player since 1970 with a pass TD, rush TD & rec. TD in a single game in Week 8. Is 1 of 3 RBs (Roger Craig & Alvin Kamara) with 400+ catches (400) in 1st 6 career seasons. Has 100+ scrimmage yards in 6 of his past 7 & leads all active players with 113.4 scrimmage yards per game.
- WR DEEBO SAMUEL has 640 scrimmage yards (91.4 per game) & 7 TDs (4 rush, 3 rec.) in his past 7 at home. Has rec. TD in 2 of his past 3 at home on SNF. Aims for his 4th in a row at home on SNF with 5+ catches.
- WR BRANDON AIYUK had 4th rec. TD of the season in Week 8. Aims for his 4th in a row with 6+ catches & 80+ rec. yards. Has a TD in 4 of his 5 career SNF games.
- TE GEORGE KITTLE aims for his 3rd in a row with a TD catch. Has 35 catches (8.8 per game) for 513 rec. yards (128.3 per game) & 3 rec. TDs in 4 career home SNF games.
- DL NICK BOSA had 1.5 sacks in Week 8. Has 8 sacks in his past 7 at home. Aims for his 3rd in a row overall & 4th in a row at home with a sack.
- LB FRED WARNER had season-high 12 tackles & 0.5 sacks in Week 8. Aims for his 5th in a row on SNF & 7th in a row overall with 6+ tackles.
- CB CHARVARIUS WARD has 2+ PD in 2 of his past 3 vs. LAC.
- S TALANOA HUFANGA aims for his 3rd in a row at home with INT & 4th in a row at home with PD. Is 1 of 2 DBs (Desmond King) with 5+ TFL (5) & 6+ PD (6) in 2022.
