Detroit
Lions
5-1
24
FINAL
17
San Francisco
49ers
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested battle, the Detroit Lions secured a 24-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Week 7 of the 2028 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but the Lions ultimately held off the 49ers to improve their standing in the league.
Brock Purdy delivered a strong performance for San Francisco, throwing for 268 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball downfield. Meanwhile, Jahmyr Gibbs led the Lions' ground game with 93 rushing yards, providing a crucial balance to their offensive attack. Ricky Pearsall was a standout for the 49ers, racking up 120 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Lions made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Jack Campbell led the charge with nine total tackles, while Derrick Moore's 1.5 sacks put consistent pressure on Purdy, disrupting his rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Lions' defense stifled a potential game-tying drive, allowing Detroit to clinch the victory and keep their playoff hopes alive.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 43 | 26 | 60% | 268 | 2 | 0 | 93.9 |
| Bryce Underwood | QB | 34 | 23 | 68% | 194 | 2 | 1 | 89.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 13 | 93 | 7.2 | 31 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 12 | 47 | 3.9 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 21 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 7 | 35 | 5.0 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Bryce Underwood | QB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ronnie Banks | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Antwan Raymond | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Trey'dez Green | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 2 | -6 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 11 | 120 | 10.9 | 39 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Trey'dez Green | TE | 6 | 61 | 10.2 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 6 | 61 | 10.2 | 21 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 6 | 61 | 10.2 | 15 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 23 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Antwan Raymond | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demetres Samuel Jr. | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arion Carter | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis Robinson IV | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen Halton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Sigler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians Prysock | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 39 |
| Tate Sandell | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 45 |

