The San Francisco 49ers look for their fourth-consecutive win as they return to Levi's Stadium this week and host the New Orleans Saints. This game will mark the 79th meeting all-time between the two teams and the second time that the Saints have visited Levi's Stadium. The 49ers lead the all-time series between the two teams, 49-27-2.
Previous game
San Francisco is coming off a trip to Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where they defeated the Arizona Cardinals 38-10. Offensively, QB Jimmy Garoppolo completed 20 of his 29 passing attempts for 228 yards and four touchdowns, matching his career high. TE George Kittle caught four passes for a team-high 84 yards and two touchdowns. WR Brandon Aiyuk saw both of his catches go for touchdowns. WR Deebo Samuel registered three carries for 37 yards, including a 39-yard touchdown run, and RB Christian McCaffrey registered 106 scrimmage yards on the night. RB Elijah Mitchell tallied nine carries for 59 yards and averaged 6.6 yards per carry.
On defense, the 49ers held their opponent scoreless in the second half for the third game in a row. CB Charvarius Ward led the team with 10 tackles, while DL Nick Bosa, DL Kevin Givens, and LB Fred Warner each registered a sack on Cardinals QB Colt McCoy. DB Jimmie Ward grabbed his first interception of the season, and CB Samuel Womack III registered the first interception of his career.
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 27 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
Saints: Dennis Allen
What channel is the game on?
Network: FOX
Play-By-Play: Kevin Kugler
Color Analyst: Mark Sanchez
Sideline Reporter: Laura Okmin
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 Mayra Gomez will call the game in Spanish. That broadcast can be listened to at 49ers.com/news/Espanol.
New Orleans area fans can listen on WWL 870 AM and 105.3 FM, where Mike Hoss and Deuce McAllister will call the game.
Nationally, fans can listen to the game via ESPN Radio, where Marc Kestecher, Kelly Stouffer, and Ian Fitzsimmons will call the game.
NFL+ subscribers can listen to the game through that service.
New Orleans: SiriusXM 134 or 383 and the SXM App
San Francisco: SiriusXM 109 or 232 and the SXM App
Game discussion
Fans can discuss the game within our Niner Talk forum.
How has this series played out historically?
Matchups: 78
Series Record: 49ers lead series 49-27-2
49ers Home Record vs. Saints: 49ers lead series 23-12-2
49ers Away Record vs. Saints: 49ers lead series 26-15
First Meeting: 10/22/67, 49ers win 27-13, at SF
Last Meeting: 11/15/20, Saints win 27-13, at NO
Current Streak: Lost 1
Longest 49ers Win Streak: 8 (9/15/74 – 11/27/77)
Longest Saints Win Streak: 6 (10/20/02 – 9/20/10)
Most 49ers Points: 48 (12/8/19): 49ers win 48-46, at NO
Most Saints Points: 46 (12/8/19): Saints loss 46-48, at NO
49ers Shutouts: 5 (Last 1/6/02), 49ers win 38-0, at NO
Saints Shutouts: None
49ers Notes
- QB JIMMY GAROPPOLO passed for 4 TDs vs. 0 INTs for a 131.9 rating last week. Has 2+ TD passes in 5 of his past 6. Ranks 5th in NFL with a 104.1 rating in 2022. Passed for 349 yards & 4 TDs vs. INT for a 131.7 rating in his only career start vs. NO (12/8/19).
- RB CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY had 7 catches & 106 scrimmage yards (67 rec., 39 rush) last week. Has 809 scrimmage yards (101 per game) & 5 TDs (3 rush, 2 rec.) in 8 career games vs. NO, including 115 scrimmage yards in Week 3 (w/ Car.). Is the only player in NFL history to average 50+ rush yards (61.6) & 50+ rec. yards (51.1) per game.
- RB ELIJAH MITCHELL has 50+ rush yards in 7 of his past 8.
- TE GEORGE KITTLE had 84 rec. yards & 2nd-career game with 2 rec. TDs last week. Has 4 rec. TDs in his past 4. Had 67 rec. yards & a TD catch in his only career game vs. NO (12/8/19). Since 2017, ranks 2nd among TEs with 4,913 rec. yards.
- WR DEEBO SAMUEL had 7 catches for 57 yards & 13th-career rush TD last week. Had 109 scrimmage yards (76 rec., 33 rush) in his only career game vs. NO (12/8/19).
- WR BRANDON AIYUK had his 2nd-career game with 2 rec. TDs last week. Has 80+ rec. yards in 4 of his past 5 & aims for his 3rd in a row at home with 80+ rec. yards.
- DL NICK BOSA ranks 2nd in NFL with 10.5 sacks in 2022 & has a sack in 8 of his 9 games this season. Has 6 sacks & 8 TFL in 4 home games in 2022.
- LB FRED WARNER is 1 of 3 (T.J. Edwards & Jordan Hicks) with 75+ tackles (75), 5+ PD (6) & 2+ sacks (2) in 2022.
- LB DRE GREENLAW has 5+ tackles in 8 of his 9 games in 2022.
- CB CHARVARIUS WARD had his 3rd-career 10-tackle game in Week 11.
- DB JIMMIE WARD had his 5th-career INT in Week 11.
