49ers at Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs 24, San Francisco 49ers 21 ยท ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ ๐ | ๐๐๐ ๐
Final Score
49ers 21 3 TD ยท 0 FG ยท 3 XP
Chiefs 24 2 TD ยท 3 FG ยท 1 XPBrock Purdy 200 yds passingChristian McCaffrey 123 yds rushingJordan Watkins 77 yds receivingR Mason Thomas 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 337 ยท 213Passing yards 182 ยท 142Rushing yards 155 ยท 71Completions 13/20 ยท 15/22Yards per carry 8.8 ยท 4.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 29d ago
In a thrilling Week 16 showdown, the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the San Francisco 49ers by a final score of 24-21, solidifying their playoff aspirations. Both teams came into the game with high stakes, looking to secure a crucial victory as the regular season winds down.
Brock Purdy led the 49ers with a standout performance, throwing for 200 yards and three touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to find the end zone under pressure. Christian McCaffrey was a force on the ground, racking up 123 rushing yards, while Jordan Watkins contributed significantly in the passing game with 77 receiving yards. Despite the loss, Purdy's efforts kept the 49ers competitive until the final whistle.
Defensively, the Chiefs made key plays to swing the momentum in their favor. Jaylon Johnson recorded five total tackles, while R Mason Thomas delivered a crucial performance with two sacks that disrupted Purdy's rhythm. Alohi Gilman's interception was a game-changing moment, halting a potential scoring drive and ultimately helping Kansas City secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 13/20 | 65% | 200 | 3 | 2 | 97.9 |
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 15/22 | 68% | 160 | 0 | 0 | 89.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 14 | 123 | 8.8 | 19 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Brock PurdyQB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 14 | 72 | 5.1 | 16 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Kyle JuszczykFB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Jordan WatkinsWR | 1 | 77 | 77.0 | 29 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 11 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Mike EvansWR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Xavier WorthyWR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Noah GrayTE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Travis KelceTE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||
| Nick BosaLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello HeightLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marques SigleSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art GreenSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo GreenCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa OdighizuwaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi GilmanFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl WilliamsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Chamarri ConnerSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue TranquillWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CochraneSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn DavisFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian FultonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel JrSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||
| Eddy PineiroK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 3/3 | 1 | 64 |