The 2013 San Francisco 49ers season was the franchise's 64th season in the National Football League, the 68th overall and the third under the head coach/general manager tandem of Jim Harbaugh and Trent Baalke. This was the 49ers' final season playing their home games at Candlestick Park before moving into Levi's Stadium for the 2014 season.
The 49ers entered the season as the defending NFC champions, qualified for the playoffs as the fifth seed Wild Card, and hoped to win a sixth Super Bowl title, after falling just short during the previous season. The 49ers' defeated the Green Bay Packers 23-20 in the Wild Card round and the Carolina Panthers 23-10 in the Divisional round, but lost to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship by a score of 17-23.
2013 NFL Draft
- Notes
- ^[a] The team acquired an additional second-round selection (No. 34 overall) along with a 2014 second-round selection (originally conditional) in a trade that sent quarterback Alex Smith to the Kansas City Chiefs.
- ^[b] The team acquired an additional third-round selection (No. 74 overall) as part of a trade that sent a 2012 fourth-round selection to the Carolina Panthers.
- ^[c] The team acquired an additional fifth-round selection (No. 157 overall) as part of a trade that sent a 2012 third-round selection to the Indianapolis Colts.
- ^[d] The team traded a fifth-round selection (No. 164 overall) and seventh-round selection (No. 227 overall) to the Cleveland Browns for quarterback Colt McCoy and a sixth-round selection (No. 173 overall).
- ^[e] The team acquired an additional sixth-round selection (No. 180 overall) as part of a trade that sent a 2012 fourth-round selection to the Miami Dolphins.
- ^[f] The team traded their sixth-round selection (No. 199 overall) to the Baltimore Ravens for wide receiver Anquan Boldin.
- ^[g] The team acquired an additional seventh-round selection (No. 227 overall) in a trade that sent safety Taylor Mays to the Cincinnati Bengals.
- ^[h] The team traded their first-round selection (No. 31) and one of their third-round selections (No. 74 overall) to the Dallas Cowboys for a first-round selection (No. 18).
- ^[i] The team traded one of their second-round selections (No. 34 overall) to the Tennessee Titans for a second-round selection (No. 40 overall), a seventh-round selection (No. 216 overall), and a 2014 third-round selection.
- ^[j] The team traded a second-round selection (No. 61 overall) and sixth-round selection (No. 173 overall) to the Green Bay Packers for a second-round selection (No. 55 overall).
- ^[k] The team traded a third-round selection (No. 93 overall) and seventh-round selection (No. 216 overall) to the Green Bay Packers for a third-round selection (No. 88 overall).
Staff
| 2013 San Francisco 49ers staff |
|
|
Front office
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
|
|
|
Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
- Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator – Brad Seely
- Special Teams Assistant – Tracy Smith
Strength and conditioning
- Head Strength and Conditioning – Mark Uyeyama
- Assistant Strength and Conditioning – Kevin Tolbert
|
Final roster
| 2013 San Francisco 49ers final roster |
|
|
Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
|
|
Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
|
|
Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams
|
|
Reserve lists
Practice squad
Rookies in italics
53 Active, 13 Inactive, 8 Practice squad
|
Preseason Schedule
Regular Season Schedule
- Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Regular Season Game Summaries
Week 1: vs. Green Bay Packers
| Game information |
- First quarter
- Second quarter
- SF – TD (8:57) Anquan Boldin 10 Yard Pass from Colin Kaepernick (Dawson XP)
- GB – TD (0:16) Jermichael Finley 12 Yard Pass from Aaron Rodgers (Crosby XP)
- Third quarter
- SF – TD (9:46) Vernon Davis 2 Yard Pass from Colin Kaepernick (Dawson XP)
- GB – TD (3:19) Jordy Nelson 8 Yard Pass from Aaron Rodgers(Crosby XP)
- Fourth quarter
- SF – FG (14:17) Phil Dawson 27 Yard FG
- GB – TD (8:26) Eddie Lacy 2 Yard Rush (Crosby XP)
- SF – TD (5:47) Frank Gore 1 Yard Rush (Dawson XP)
- SF – FG (0:26) Phil Dawson 33 Yard FG
|
- Top passers
- GB – Aaron Rodgers – 21/37, 333 Yards, 3 TD, INT
- SF – Colin Kaepernick – 27/39, 412 Yards, 3 TD
- Top rushers
- GB – Eddie Lacy – 14 Rushes, 41 Yards, TD
- SF – Frank Gore – 20 Rushes, 44 Yards, TD
- Top receivers
- GB – Jordy Nelson – 7 Receptions, 130 Yards, TD
- SF – Anquan Boldin – 13 Receptions, 208 Yards, TD
- Top tacklers
|
|
Colin Kaepernick set a career high with 412 yards passing and 3 touchdowns, the first 400-yard passing game by a 49ers Quarterback since Tim Rattay on October 10, 2004, as well as the first 400-yard, 3 touchdown passing game since Jeff Garcia in 1999. Anquan Boldin, making his debut as a 49er, racked up 208 yards receiving on 13 receptions, and scored 1 touchdown. Vernon Davis had 6 receptions for 98 yards and two touchdowns.
Week 2: at Seattle Seahawks
| Game information |
- First quarter
no scoring
- Second quarter
- SEA – SAF (10:39) San Francisco committed penalty in end zone
- SEA – FG (5:52) Steven Hauschka 30 yard field goal
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
- SEA – TD (13:44) Marshawn Lynch 7 yard pass from Russell Wilson (Steven Hauschka XP)
- SEA – FG (11:31) Steven Hauschka 37 yard field goal
- SEA – TD (4:22) Marshawn Lynch 2 yard rush (Steven Hauschka XP)
|
- Top passers
- SF – Colin Kaepernick – 13/28, 127 yards, 3 INTs
- SEA – Russell Wilson – 8/19, 142 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
- Top rushers
- SF – Colin Kaepernick – 9 rushes, 87 yards
- SEA – Marshawn Lynch – 28 rushes, 98 yards, 2 TDs
- Top receivers
- SF – Kyle Williams – 4 catches, 39 yards
- SEA – Marshawn Lynch – 3 catches, 37 yards, 1 TD
- Top tacklers
- SF – Ahmad Brooks – 7 tackles, 2 assists, 1 sack
- SEA – K.J. Wright – 3 tackles, 3 assists, 1 sack
|
|
Seattle comfortably beat the 49ers for the second consecutive season at home, with the Seahawks defense proving far too strong.
Week 3: vs. Indianapolis Colts
Week Three: Indianapolis Colts at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
| Colts |
7 |
3 |
3 | 14 | 27 |
| 49ers |
7 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 7 |
at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California
| Game information |
- First quarter
- Second quarter
- IND – FG (7:00) Adam Vinatieri 43 yard field goal
- Third quarter
- IND – FG (6:46) Adam Vinatieri 41 yard field goal
- Fourth quarter
|
- Top passers
- IND – Andrew Luck – 17/26, 159 yards
- SF – Colin Kaepernick – 13/27, 150 yards, 1 INT
- Top rushers
- IND – Ahmad Bradshaw – 19 rushes, 95 yards, 1 TD
- SF – Frank Gore – 11 rushes, 70 yards
- Top receivers
- Top tacklers
|
|
The 49ers were heavily beaten for the second straight week to fall to a 1-2 record. The Colts' running game and defensive strength proved too strong in Kaepernick's first home defeat as a starter.
Week 4: at St. Louis Rams
Week Four: San Francisco 49ers at St. Louis Rams – Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
| 49ers |
0 |
14 |
7 | 14 | 35 |
| Rams |
3 |
0 |
0 | 8 | 11 |
at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri
| Game information |
- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- SF – TD (8:49) Vernon Davis 12 yard pass from Colin Kaepernick (Phil Dawson kick)
- Fourth quarter
|
- Top passers
- SF – Colin Kaepernick – 15/23, 167 Yards, 2 TD
- STL – Sam Bradford – 19/41, 202 Yards, TD, INT
- Top rushers
- SF – Frank Gore – 20 rushes, 153 yards, TD
- STL – Daryl Richardson – 12 rushes, 16 yards
- Top receivers
- SF – Anquan Boldin – 5 receptions, 90 yards, TD
- STL – Austin Pettis – 5 receptions, 59 yards
- Top tacklers
|
|
The 49ers season got back on track with a heavy Thursday Night Football victory over divisional opponent St Louis. Both the passing and running offense were effective in the victory, a positive sign of things to come, while the defense was its usual strong.
Week 5: vs. Houston Texans
Week Five: Houston Texans at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
| Texans |
0 |
0 |
3 | 0 | 3 |
| 49ers |
14 |
7 |
3 | 10 | 34 |
at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California
- Date: October 6
- Game time: 5:30 p.m. PDT
- Game weather: 76 °F (24 °C), sunny
- Game attendance: 69,732
- Referee: Mike Carey
- TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya
- Recap, Game book
| Game information |
- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- HOU – FG (12:01) Randy Bullock 41 yard field goal
- SF – FG (5:15) Phil Dawson 38 yard field goal
- Fourth quarter
|
- Top passers
- HOU – Matt Schaub – 19/35, 173 yards, 3 INTs
- SF – Colin Kaepernick – 6/15, 113 yards, 1 TD
- Top rushers
- HOU – Arian Foster – 21 rushes, 98 yards
- SF – Frank Gore – 17 rushes 81 yards, 1 TD
- Top receivers
- HOU – Owen Daniels – 6 catches, 60 yards
- SF – Vernon Davis – 3 catches, 88 yards, 1 TD
- Top tacklers
- HOU – Brian Cushing – 5 tackles, 1 assist
- SF – Michael Wihoite – 13 tackles
|
|
Another large victory gave the 49ers their first back-to-back victories of the season. Quarterback Colin Kaepernick only completed 6 of his 15 passes, with the running attack and defense at the top of their games. Frank Gore and Anthony Dixon ran for touchdowns, while cornerback Tramaine Brock picked off two Matt Schaub passes, one for a touchdown on Schaub's first pass of the game, with Tony Jerod-Eddie also picking up an interception. The 49ers improved to 3-2, just one game off the 4-1 Seattle Seahawks in the battle for NFC West, who had lost to the Indianapolis Colts.
Week 6: vs. Arizona Cardinals
Week Six: Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
| Cardinals |
7 |
7 |
6 | 0 | 20 |
| 49ers |
6 |
16 |
0 | 10 | 32 |
at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California
| Game information |
- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- ARI – TD (8:12) Michael Floyd 10 yard pass from Carson Palmer (two point try failed)
- Fourth quarter
- SF – TD (6:35) Kendall Hunter 6 yard rush (Phil Dawson XP)
- SF – FG (4:15) Phil Dawson – 44 yard field goal
|
- Top passers
- ARI – Carson Palmer – 25/41, 298 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
- SF – Colin Kaepernick – 16/29, 252 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
- Top rushers
- ARI – Andre Ellington – 7 rushes, 56 yards, 1 TD
- SF – Frank Gore – 25 rushes, 101 yards
- Top receivers
- ARI – Larry Fitzgerald – 6 catches, 117 yards, 1 TD
- SF – Vernon Davis – 8 catches, 180 yards, 2 TDs
- Top tacklers
|
|
A third straight win for the 49ers as the offense and defense sparked. Colin Kaepernick had 252 yards for 2 touchdowns, both to Vernon Davis, Frank Gore ran for 101 yards, and the defense forced four turnovers for the second consecutive game.
Week 7: at Tennessee Titans
Week Seven: San Francisco 49ers at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
| 49ers |
3 |
14 |
7 | 7 | 31 |
| Titans |
0 |
0 |
0 | 17 | 17 |
at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee
| Game information |
- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- SF – TD (7:20) Frank Gore 1 yard rush (Phil Dawson XP)
- Fourth quarter
|
- Top passers
- SF – Colin Kaepernick – 13/21, 199 yards
- TEN – Jake Locker – 25/41, 326 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
- Top rushers
- SF – Frank Gore – 24 rushes, 70 yards, 2 TDs
- TEN – Chris Johnson – 9 rushes, 39 yards
- Top receivers
- Top tacklers
|
|
The 49ers cruised to a fourth consecutive win thanks to a strong running game, with Frank Gore picking up 70 yards for 2 touchdowns and Colin Kaepernick 68 yards for 1 touchdown. The final scoreline was flattering for the young Titans, who fell to a 24-0 deficit at the end of the third quarter. A muffed punt for a touchdown for Kassim Osgood was also a highlight for the 49ers.
Week 8: at Jacksonville Jaguars
- NFL International Series
Week Eight: San Francisco 49ers at Jacksonville Jaguars – Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
| 49ers |
14 |
14 |
7 | 7 | 42 |
| Jaguars |
0 |
3 |
7 | 0 | 10 |
at Wembley Stadium, London, England
- Date: October 27
- Game time: 5:00 p.m. GMT/10:00 a.m. PDT
- Game weather: 60 °F (16 °C), rain showers
- Game attendance: 83,559
- Referee: Ed Hochuli
- TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Tim Ryan and Jennifer Hale
- Recap, Game book
| Game information |
- First quarter
- Second quarter
- SF – TD (11:52) Vernon Davis 2 yard pass from Colin Kaepernick (Phil Dawson XP)
- SF – TD (7:49) Colin Kaepernick 9 yard rush (Phil Dawson XP)
- JAX – FG (0:10) Josh Scobee 38 yard field goal
- Third quarter
- JAX – TD (3:00) Mike Brown 3 yard pass from Chad Henne (Josh Scobee XP)
- SF – TD (11:42) Frank Gore 19 yard rush (Phil Dawson XP)
- Fourth quarter
- SF – TD (13:24) Dan Skuta 47 yard fumble return (Phil Dawson XP)
|
- Top passers
- SF – Colin Kaepernick 10/16, 164 yards, 1 TD
- JAC – Chad Henne 29/25, 228 yards, 1 TD
- Top rushers
- Top receivers
- SF – Anquan Boldin 4 catches, 56 yards
- JAC – Cecil Shorts III 7 catches, 74 yards
- Top tacklers
|
|
Frank Gore and Colin Kaepernick each ran for two touchdowns in the 49ers comfortable victory over the 0-7 Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London, the eighth NFL match the venue has hosted, to improve to 6-2.
Week 10: vs. Carolina Panthers
Week Ten: Carolina Panthers at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
| Panthers |
0 |
7 |
0 | 3 | 10 |
| 49ers |
3 |
6 |
0 | 0 | 9 |
at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California
| Game information |
- First quarter
- Second quarter
- SF – FG (13:34) Phil Dawson 43 Yard FG
- SF – FG (6:16) Phil Dawson 25 Yard FG
- CAR – TD (1:52) DeAngelo Williams 17 Yard Rush (Graham Cano XP)
- Third quarter
no scoring
- Fourth quarter
- CAR – FG (5:04) Graham Gano 53 Yard FG
|
- Top passers
- Top rushers
- CAR – DeAngelo Williams - 8 Rushes, 46 Yards, TD
- SF – Frank Gore - 16 Rushes, 82 Yards
- Top receivers
- Top tacklers
- CAR – Luke Kuetchly - 11 Tackles, Sack
- SF – Patrick Willis - 7 Tackles, Sack
|
|
After 5 straight victories, the 49ers dropped another home match following their bye. The Panthers' defense was too strong, limiting Colin Kaepernick to 91 yards, 0 touchdowns and 1 interception as the 49ers could only score 3 field goals. The mid-game loss of Tight End Vernon Davis and Safety Eric Reid to concussions didn't aid the 49ers cause as they fell to 6-3. The 49ers would get their revenge in the Divisional Round of the Playoffs, winning 23-10 away to Carolina.
Week 11: at New Orleans Saints
Week Eleven: San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
| 49ers |
0 |
10 |
7 | 3 | 20 |
| Saints |
7 |
7 |
0 | 9 | 23 |
at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Date: November 17
- Game time: 3:25 p.m. CST/1:25 p.m. PST
- Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
- Game attendance: 73,025
- Referee: Tony Corrente
- TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Pam Oliver
- Recap, Game book
| Game information |
- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- SF – TD (10:52) Vernon Davis 17 yard pass from Colin Kaepernick (Phil Dawson XP)
- Fourth quarter
- SF – FG (13:22) Phil Dawson 29 yard FG
- NO – FG (7:50) Garrett Hartley 21 yard FG
- NO – FG (2:06) Garrett Hartley 42 yard FG
- NO – FG (0:00) Garrett Hartley 31 yard FG
|
- Top passers
- SF – Colin Kaepernick 17/31, 127 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
- NO – Drew Brees 30/43, 305 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
- Top rushers
- Top receivers
- SF – Anquan Boldin 6 catches, 56 yards, 1 TD
- NO – Marques Colston 5 catches, 80 yards
- Top tacklers
|
|
Another set of back-to-back losses came in controversial circumstance for the 49ers that saw the team slip to 6-4. The 49ers lead 20-17 with under 5 minutes to go in the final quarter, before two Garrett Hartley field goals won it for the Saints, the second as time expired. On the drive leading to the first or these field goals, linebacker Ahmad Brooks was flagged for a contentious personal foul on Drew Brees for a blow to the neck on a sack and fumble, leading to a 15-yard penalty. Colin Kaepernick's three and out between the field goals also was a major contributor to the Saints' victory.
Week 12: at Washington Redskins
Week Twelve: San Francisco 49ers at Washington Redskins – Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
| 49ers |
7 |
3 |
14 | 3 | 27 |
| Redskins |
0 |
6 |
0 | 0 | 6 |
at FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland
| Game information |
- First quarter
- Second quarter
- SF – FG (12:09) Phil Dawson 29 yard FG
- WAS – FG (6:43) Kai Forbath 36 yard FG
- WAS – FG (0:00) Kai Forbath 35 yard FG
- Third quarter
- SF – TD (9:25) Anquan Boldin 6 yard pass from Colin Kaepernick (Phil Dawson XP)
- SF – TD (1:05) Vernon Davis 1 yard pass from Colin Kaepernick (Phil Dawson XP)
- Fourth quarter
- SF – FG (9:01) Phil Dawson 49 yard FG
|
- Top passers
- SF – Colin Kaepernick 15/24, 235 yards, 3 TDs
- WAS – Robert Griffin III 16/26, 118 yards, 1 INT
- Top rushers
- Top receivers
- SF – Anquan Boldin 5 catches, 94 yards, 2 TDs
- WAS – Pierre Gardon 8 catches, 48 yards
- Top tacklers
|
|
The 49ers got back to winning ways with a comfortable victory in Washington. Colin Kaepernick hit form with 235 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Redskins' quarterback Robert Griffin III threw just 118 yards and an interception in addition to being sacked 4 times, in a match-up between what are widely considered two of the league's best young quarterbacks. The 49ers improved to 7-4 as they looked to seal a playoff spot and pressure Seattle for the NFC West crown.
Week 13: vs. St. Louis Rams
Week Thirteen: St. Louis Rams at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
| Rams |
0 |
3 |
3 | 7 | 13 |
| 49ers |
3 |
10 |
3 | 7 | 23 |
at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California
- Date: December 1
- Game time: 3:05 p.m. CST/1:05 p.m. PST
- Game weather: 59 °F (15 °C), sunny
- Game attendance: 69,732
- Referee: Bill Vinovich
- TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Burkhardt, John Lynch and Molly McGrath
- Recap, Game book
| Game information |
- First quarter
- Second quarter
- SF – FG (14:16) Phil Dawson 43 yard FG
- SF – TD (6:15) Frank Gore 3 yard rush (Phil Dawson XP)
- STL – FG (0:54) Greg Zuerlein 43 yard FG
- Third quarter
- STL – FG (8:56) Greg Zuerlein 34 yard FG
- SF – FG (3:25) Phil Dawson 24 yard FG
- Fourth quarter
|
- Top passers
- STL – Kellen Clemens 19/37, 218 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
- SF – Colin Kaepernick 19/28, 275 yards, 1 TD
- Top rushers
- STL – Zack Stacy 19 rushes, 72 yards
- SF – Frank Gore 15 rushes, 42 yards, 1 TD
- Top receivers
- STL – Jared Cook 3 catches, 49 yards
- SF – Anquon Boldin 9 catches, 98 yards
- Top tacklers
|
|
The 49ers defeated the Rams for the second time this season on the back of strong performances from the passing offense. Colin Kaepernick threw for 275 yards and a touchdown, Anquan Boldin caught 9 passes for 98 yards, Michael Crabtree caught a 60-yard pass in his first game for 6 months following an achilles injury, and Vernon Davis athletically hurdled his way over a defender on two separate occasions for 82 yards and a touchdown, the 49ers improving to 8-4.
Week 14: vs. Seattle Seahawks
Week Fourteen: Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
| Seahawks |
0 |
14 |
0 | 3 | 17 |
| 49ers |
6 |
10 |
0 | 3 | 19 |
at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California
- Date: December 8
- Game time: 1:25 p.m. PST
- Game weather: 43 °F (6 °C), sunny
- Game attendance: 69,732
- Referee: Clete Blakeman
- TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Pam Oliver and Erin Andrews
- Recap, Game book
| Game information |
- First quarter
- SF – FG (5:04) Phil Dawson 23 Yard FG
- SF – FG (0:58) Phil Dawson 48 Yard FG
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
no scoring
- Fourth quarter
- SEA – FG (6:20) Steven Hauschka 31 Yard FG
- SF – FG (0:26) Phil Dawson 22 Yard FG
|
- Top Passers
- SEA – Russell Wilson 15/25, 199 Yards, TD, INT
- SF – Colin Kaepernick 15/29, 175 Yards, TD, INT
- Top Rushers
- SEA – Marshawn Lynch 20 Rushes, 72 Yards, TD
- SF – Frank Gore 17 Rushes, 110 Yards
- Top Receivers
- SEA – Luke Wilson - 3 Receptions, 70 Yards, TD
- SF – Anquan Boldin - 6 Receptions, 93 Yards
- Top Tacklers
|
|
Seeking to avenge their week 2 loss in Seattle, the 49ers defense held Seahawks quarter back Russell Wilson and running back Marshawn Lynch to 199 passing yards and 72 rushing yards respectively. 4 field goals from kicker Phil Dawson, an 8-yard touchdown pass to tight end Vernon Davis, and a 51-yard rush by running back Frank Gore in the fourth quarter lifted the 49ers to a 19–17 victory and improved their record to 9–4. The win also continued the Seahawks' losing streak at Candlestick Park since 2008. This would not be the last time these two teams would meet as they met again in the 2013 NFC Championship game.
Week 15: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
| Game information |
- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- SF – FG (7:51) Phil Dawson 43 yard field goal
- Fourth quarter
- TB – TD (14:54) Tim Wright 24 yard pass from Mike Glennon (Rian Lindell XP)
- SF – FG (4:27) Phil Dawson 21 yard field goal
- SF – TD (4:21) Kendall Hunter 2 yard return of fumbled kickoff return (Phil Dawson XP)
- SF – FG (2:49) Phil Dawson 35 yard field goal
|
- Top passers
- SF – Colin Kaepernick – 19/29, 203 yards, 2 TDs
- TB – Mike Glennon – 18/34, 179 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
- Top rushers
- Top receivers
- SF – Vernon Davis – 5 catches, 79 yards, 1 TD
- TB – Tim Wright – 7 catches, 82 yards, 1 TD
- Top tacklers
|
|
The 10th win of the season and 4th consecutive win came easily as the 49ers looked to clinch a playoff spot. Vernon Davis caught a touchdown for the fifth consecutive game and Michael Crabtree caught his first touchdown since returning from injury as Colin Kaepernick threw for 203 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Week 16: vs. Atlanta Falcons
Week Sixteen: Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
| Falcons |
0 |
10 |
0 | 14 | 24 |
| 49ers |
3 |
0 |
10 | 21 | 34 |
at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California
| Game information |
- First quarter
- SF – FG (7:56) – Phil Dawson 49-yard field goal (SF 3-0)
- Second quarter
- ATL -TD (9:53) – Steven Jackson 2-yard rush (Matt Bryant XP) (ATL 7-3)
- ATL – FG (0:05) – Matt Bryant 35-yard field goal (ATL 10-3)
- Third quarter
- SF – TD (12:03) – Anquan Boldin 10-yard pass from Colin Kaepernick (Phil Dawson XP) (SF 10-10)
- SF – FG (3:16) – Phil Dawson 30-yard field goal (SF 13-10)
- Fourth quarter
- SF – TD (12:34) – Colin Kaepernick 4-yard rush (Phil Dawson XP)(SF 20-10)
- ATL – TD (8:34) – Roddy White 39-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Bryant XP) (SF 20-17)
- SF – TD (5:04) – Frank Gore 1-yard rush (Phil Dawson XP) (SF 27-17)
- ATL – TD (2:09) – Tony Gonzalez 2 yard pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Bryant XP) (SF 27-24)
- SF – TD (1:11) – NaVorro Bowman 89-yard interception return (Phil Dawson XP) (SF 34-24)
|
- Top Passers
- ATL – Matt Ryan – 37/48, 348 Yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
- SF – Colin Kaepernick – 13/21, 197 Yards, TD
- Top Rushers
- ATL – Steven Jackson – 16 Rushes, 53 Yards, TD
- SF – Frank Gore – 21 Rushes, 97 Yards, TD
- Top Receivers
- ATL – Roddy White – 12 Receptions, 141 Yards, TD
- SF – Michael Crabtree – 5 Receptions, 102 Yards
- Top tacklers
|
|
The 49ers played their final regular season game at Candlestick Park on Monday, December 23, 2013 against the Atlanta Falcons. Their 34–24 victory came after an interception by NaVorro Bowman with 1:28 left in the game. The play would seal a win for a playoff spot for the 49ers and is called The Pick at the Stick by some sports columnists.[1] This game was also Candlestick Park's 36th and final game on Monday Night Football,[2] the most at any stadium used by the NFL.[3]
Week 17: at Arizona Cardinals
| Game information |
- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
- ARI – FG (14:47) Jay Feely 49 yard field goal
- ARI – TD (3:20) Andre Roberts 34 yard pass from Carson Palmer (Jay Feely XP)
- SF – FG (1:45) Phil Dawson 56 yard field goal
- ARI – FG (0:29) Jay Feely 43 yard field goal
- SF – FG (0:00) Phil Dawson 40 yard field goal
|
- Top passers
- SF – Colin Kaepernick – 21/34, 310 yards, 2 TDs
- ARI – Carson Palmer – 28/49, 407 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
- Top rushers
- Top receivers
- Top tacklers
|
|
Phil Dawson kicked a 40-yard field goal as time expired to lock up the 5th seed for the 49ers. The 49ers started on fire, leading 17-0 after the first quarter, with the Cardinals showing courage and determination in their fightback, squaring the game at 20-20 before LaMichael James' 45-yard kickoff return and two quick completions by Colin Kaepernick set up Dawson's game winner. Anquan Boldin was very impressive, catching 9 passes for 149 yards and a touchdown in his first game back in Arizona after the Cardinals traded him to Baltimore prior to the 2010 season. The 49ers finished the season with an impressive 12-4 record, half a win better than the previous season, to give them 2nd place in NFC West and the 5th seed in the playoffs (the 49ers won the NFC West and had the 2nd seed in 2012), securing them a trip to Green Bay in the Wild Card Round.
Standings
Division
Conference
Postseason Schedule
Postseason Game Summaries
NFC Wild Card Playoff Game: at Green Bay Packers
NFC Wild Card Playoff Game: #5 San Francisco 49ers at #4 Green Bay Packers – Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
| 49ers |
6 |
7 |
0 | 10 | 23 |
| Packers |
0 |
10 |
0 | 10 | 20 |
at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
| Game information |
- First quarter
- SF – FG (9:04) Phil Dawson 22 yard field goal
- SF – FG (2:20) Phil Dawson 25 yard field goal
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
no scoring
- Fourth quarter
- GB – TD (12:06) John Kuhn 1 yard rush (Mason Crosby XP)
- SF – TD (10:31) Vernon Davis 28 yard pass from Colin Kaepernick (Phil Dawson XP)
- GB - FG (5:06) Mason Crosby 24 yard field goal
- SF – FG (0:00) Phil Dawson 33 yard field goal
|
- Top passers
- SF – Colin Kaepernick - 16/30, 227 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
- GB – Aaron Rodgers - 17/26, 177 yards, 1 TD
- Top rushers
- SF – Colin Kaepernick - 7 rushes, 98 yards
- GB – Eddie Lacy - 21 rushes, 81 yards
- Top receivers
- SF – Michael Crabtree - 8 catches, 125 yards
- GB – Jordy Nelson - 7 catches, 62 yards, 1 TD
- Top tacklers
|
|
In one of the coldest games in NFL playoff history, Colin Kaepernick throws for 227 yards and runs for a game high 98 as the 49ers beat the Packers 23-20. The Packers tied the game at 20 with a FG with 5:06 left, but Kaepernick led the 49ers down the field to set a game winning 33 yard field goal by Phil Dawson as time expired. The 49ers are now 4-0 against Green Bay in the last 2 years, after going 1-11 against them (including playoffs) from 1995 to 2010. This was also the first time ever the 49ers won at Green Bay in the playoffs.
NFC Divisional Round Playoff Game: at Carolina Panthers
NFC Divisional Round Playoff Game: #5 San Francisco 49ers at #2 Carolina Panthers;– Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
| 49ers |
6 |
7 |
7 | 3 | 23 |
| Panthers |
0 |
10 |
0 | 0 | 10 |
at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
- Date: January 12, 2014
- Game time: 1:05 p.m. EST/10:05 a.m. PST
- Game weather: 57 °F (14 °C), sunny
- Game attendance: 73,784
- Referee: Carl Cheffers
- TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Pam Oliver
- Recap, Game book
| Game information |
- First quarter
- SF – FG (9:12) Phil Dawson 49 yard field goal
- SF – FG (4:33) Phil Dawson 33 yard field goal
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- SF - TD (8:53) Colin Kaepernick 4 yard rush (Phil Dawson XP)
- Fourth quarter
- SF – FG (7:41) Phil Dawson 34 yard field goal
|
- Top passers
- SF – Colin Kaepernick - 15/28, 196 yards, 1 TD
- CAR – Cam Newton - 16/25, 267 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs
- Top rushers
- SF – Frank Gore - 17 rushes, 84 yards
- CAR – Cam Newton - 10 rushes, 54 yards
- Top receivers
- Top tacklers
|
|
The 49ers advanced to their 3rd consecutive NFC Championship game by beating a red hot Carolina Panthers team, 23-10. Coming into the game, the Panthers had won eleven of their last twelve games and finished the season ranked number two in total defense. This game was a rematch from week 10, with the Panthers winning 10-9. This time though, it was the 49ers who would come out victorious. Two key goal line stands by the 49ers defense in the 2nd quarter (including a stop on 4th and goal at the 1 yard line) were the major difference in the game. The 49ers defense shut the Panthers out in the 2nd half with constant pressure on Cam Newton, sacking him twice and intercepting a pass late in the 4th quarter that shut down any chance Carolina had at a comeback. Colin Kaepernick went 15 for 28 for 196 yards, 1 touchdown and no interceptions while Anquan Boldin had 8 catches for 136 yards. The 23 points by the 49ers were the most points the Panthers allowed at home this year. The 49ers now head to Seattle.
NFC Championship Game: at Seattle Seahawks
NFC Championship Game: #5 San Francisco 49ers at #1 Seattle Seahawks – Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
| 49ers |
3 |
7 |
7 | 0 | 17 |
| Seahawks |
0 |
3 |
10 | 10 | 23 |
at CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington
- Date: January 19
- Game time: 3:30 p.m. PST
- Game weather: 43 °F (6 °C), cloudy
- Game attendance: 68,454
- Referee: Gene Steratore
- TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Pam Oliver and Erin Andrews
- Recap, Game book
| Game information |
- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
|
- Top passers
- Top rushers
- Top receivers
- Top tacklers
|
|
Though the 49ers led 10-0, the Seahawks came back and then survived a late 49ers comeback attempt. With Seattle leading 20-17 in the 4th quarter, Colin Kaepernick tried to rally his team, but fumbled once and threw 2 interceptions in the final three drives of the game for San Francisco. Seahawks outscored San Francisco 20-7 in the 2nd half. In the fourth quarter, NaVorro Bowman suffered a major knee injury on a tackle and forced fumble near the goal line; his recovery of the ensuing fumble was not seen by the officials (and the league later agreed that the officials had missed the call[6]); the 49ers forced another fumble on the next play and recovered it, but they could not take advantage. In the last minute of play, Kaepernick again had the 49ers in position to try for a win, but his pass to Michael Crabtree in the end zone was deflected by Richard Sherman and intercepted by Malcolm Smith, locking up the win for Seattle. The contest between the two elite defenses led many to consider the game a quasi-Super Bowl, as fan opinion was that the Niners and Seahawks were the two best teams in the NFL given recent history. This opinion was only cemented further after the Seahawks defeated the Denver Broncos 43-8 in the Super Bowl.
References
- ↑ Instant Replay: 49ers survive, punch playoff ticket in 'Stick finale CSN Bay Area, December 2013
- ↑ "Candlestick Park celebrates its final game on Monday Night Football". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
- ↑ 49ers vs. Falcons provides final classic Monday Night Football moment at Candlestick Park, SB Nation, December 2013
- ↑ "2013 Conference Standings". NFL.com. Retrieved December 8, 2013.
- ↑ "2013 NFL playoff picture". CBS Sports. Retrieved December 8, 2013.
- ↑ Mike Coppinger, "NFL: Wrong call on NaVorro Bowman's fumble recovery", NFL.com, January 22, 2014.
External links
|
|---|
|
|
|
| Franchise | |
|---|
|
| Stadiums | |
|---|
|
| Culture | |
|---|
|
| Lore | |
|---|
|
| Rivalries | |
|---|
|
| Key figures | |
|---|
|
| Division championships (19) | |
|---|
|
| Conference championships (6) | |
|---|
|
| League championships (5) | |
|---|
|
| Retired numbers | |
|---|
|
| Current league affiliations | |
|---|
|
| Former league affiliation | |
|---|
|
| Seasons (70) | |
|---|
|
Championship seasons in bold |
