San Francisco
49ers
10-4
39
FINAL
29
Kansas City
Chiefs
5-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 matchup, the San Francisco 49ers topped the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 39-29, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season winds down. The stakes were high for both teams, with the 49ers aiming to secure their spot while the Chiefs fought to stay in contention.
Brock Purdy led the charge for San Francisco, throwing for 236 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with key targets. George Kittle was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 135 yards and proving to be a reliable option for Purdy. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker put on an impressive performance for Kansas City, rushing for a staggering 338 yards, but his efforts weren't enough to overcome the 49ers' offensive firepower.
Defensively, Fred Warner stood out for San Francisco with four total tackles, helping to stifle the Chiefs' momentum throughout the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when a crucial interception by Drue Tranquill of Kansas City was nullified by a defensive penalty, allowing the 49ers to maintain control and ultimately secure the victory. The 49ers' ability to capitalize on key moments proved decisive in this hard-fought contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 19 | 13 | 236 | 3 | 1 | 128.5 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 13 | 7 | 54 | 1 | 1 | 57.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 28 | 338 | 12.1 | 3 | 84 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 16 | 93 | 5.8 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kittle | TE | 4 | 135 | 33.8 | 1 | 91 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper McDonald | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 30 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

