The Lions stopped the 49ers only when Jake Moody missed a field goal or Kerby Joseph intercepted Brock Purdy. That was enough for Detroit to escape with a 40-34 win over the 49ers.The game was meaningless for both teams with the 49ers already eliminated from playoff contention and the Lions set for a showdown against the Vikings on Sunday Night Football to decide the NFC North title and the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Still, it was one of the more entertaining games of Week 17 as the Lions moved to 14-2, and the 49ers fell to 6-10.Lions coach Dan Campbell said his team would play to win despite the circumstances, and they did.The 49ers had 260 yards in the first half, scoring touchdowns on three drives before Moody missed a 51-yard field goal wide right. They led 21-13 at halftime.Kerby, though, had two interceptions of Purdy in the second half and Moody missed a 58-yard field goal wide left and an extra point. The 49ers finished with 475 yards.Purdy appeared to hurt his right wrist with 1:36 left on a sack by Brian Branch. He tried to throw on the sideline, and it didn't appear he could well enough to return. Joshua Dobbs replaced him to finish the game and scored on a 7-yard scramble...
Monday Night Football: Kerby Joseph, Jared Goff carry Lions to 40-34 win over 49ers
The above videos are auto-populated by an affiliate.
Follow us on:
The above link leads to an external page. 49ers Webzone has no control over its contents.
Similar Article Found
Recap: Late mistakes halt 49ers in 40-34 shootout loss to Lions
Recap: Late mistakes halt 49ers in 40-34 shootout loss to Lions
By Kirk Larrabee
Dec 30, 2024
The San Francisco 49ers gave the Detroit Lions all they could handle for much of their showdown at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on Monday night, but in the end, it was the 49ers who wound up making the mistakes that cost them the game.
The teams went back and forth on...
Read Next
49ers in Week 14 power rankings: Where San Francisco stands after 3rd straight win
By David Bonilla
Dec 2
The San Francisco 49ers head into their bye week on a high note, securing their third straight victory with a dominant 26-8 win over the Cleveland Browns. While the 49ers remain firmly in the NFC playoff picture, they still need some help to climb the NFC West standings as the...
49ers teammate on Brandon Aiyuk: 'It doesn't seem like he's coming back'
49ers teammate on Brandon Aiyuk: 'It doesn't seem like he's coming back'
By David Bonilla
2 hrs
It appears that Brandon Aiyuk's San Francisco 49ers teammates are coming to terms with the likelihood that the veteran wide receiver won't return this season. Following recent developments, speculation has grown that Aiyuk may have even played his final snap in red and...
49ers' Shanahan still hopes Aiyuk returns this season—but isn't counting on it
49ers' Shanahan still hopes Aiyuk returns this season—but isn't counting on it
By David Bonilla
Dec 2
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch didn't sound particularly optimistic Tuesday morning when discussing wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's chances of returning this season. Appearing on Bay Area radio station KNBR, Lynch emphasized that while he remains hopeful, he can't...
49ers' Brock Purdy may have a request for Mac Jones, explains sideline arm brace
49ers' Brock Purdy may have a request for Mac Jones, explains sideline arm brace
By David Bonilla
Dec 2
Last year, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy surprised his offensive linemen with Toyota vehicles—an extravagant gesture considering he had not yet signed his lucrative contract extension. Of course, Purdy was an endorsement partner for Toyota at the time, meaning...
Latest
- 49ers teammate on Brandon Aiyuk: 'It doesn't seem like he's coming back'
- Shanahan: Philip Rivers was quietly involved in 49ers' install meetings in 2022
- 49ers vs. Titans injury report: McCaffrey dealing with illness; 3 players miss practice
- Robert Saleh, Klay Kubiak, Brock Purdy preview 49ers-Titans Week 15 matchup
- 49ers open practice window for Yetur Gross-Matos
Trending News
-
49ers Webzone • Dec 10
-
49ers Webzone • Dec 10
-
49ers Webzone • 11 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • Dec 10
-
49ers Webzone • Dec 10
-
49ers Webzone • Dec 10