49ers at Lions
Detroit Lions 42, San Francisco 49ers 16 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
49ers 16 2 TD · 1 FG · 1 XP
Lions 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 6 XPBrock Purdy 169 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 245 yds rushingJaxon Smith-Njigba 107 yds receivingAidan Hutchinson 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 271 · 391Passing yards 145 · 146Rushing yards 126 · 245Completions 11/25 · 7/12Yards per carry 6.3 · 16.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions topped the San Francisco 49ers with a decisive final score of 42-16 in Week 3 of the 2027 season. This victory not only boosts Detroit’s confidence but also places them firmly in the early playoff conversation, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Jahmyr Gibbs was the standout star for the Lions, racking up an impressive 245 rushing yards, while Jared Goff contributed two touchdown passes to further solidify the team’s dominance. Jaxon Smith-Njigba also made his mark with 107 receiving yards, providing Goff with a reliable target and helping to stretch the field effectively.
Defensively, the Lions were relentless, led by Aidan Hutchinson, who recorded three sacks, disrupting the 49ers' passing game. Omar Speights was equally impactful, making six total tackles and snagging an interception, which proved to be a turning point as it halted a potential scoring drive for San Francisco. Overall, Detroit's defense smothered the 49ers, ensuring that their offense could maintain control throughout the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 11/25 | 44% | 169 | 1 | 2 | 46.9 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 7/12 | 58% | 146 | 2 | 1 | 106.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 19 | 117 | 6.2 | 32 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Brock PurdyQB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Brandon AiyukWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 15 | 245 | 16.3 | 33 | 4 | 87 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Mike EvansWR | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 30 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Dallas GoedertTE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Kyle JuszczykFB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 3 | 107 | 35.7 | 79 | 1 | 92 | 0 |
| Elijah SarrattWR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 24 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques SigleSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen HaltonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo GreenCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Romello HeightLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Moore IICB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Derrick BarnesSAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue TranquillSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ennis Rakestraw JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Max PierceDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||
| Eddy PineiroK | 1/1 | 1 | 51 |
| Lions | |||
| Jake BatesK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |