San Francisco
49ers
4-10
28
FINAL
3
Kansas City
Chiefs
5-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the San Francisco 49ers topped the Kansas City Chiefs with a dominant 28-3 victory. With playoff implications on the line, the 49ers showcased their strength, solidifying their position in the postseason race while the Chiefs struggled to find their footing.
Offensively, San Francisco was led by a strong performance from running back Jonathan Taylor, who rushed for an impressive 124 yards. Quarterback Matthew Stafford contributed to the scoring effort with one passing touchdown, while tight end George Kittle added 68 receiving yards, providing key plays to keep the chains moving and the defense on its heels.
Defensively, the 49ers made their mark with a standout performance as well. Nick Herbig recorded a crucial sack, disrupting Kansas City's offensive rhythm, while Craig Woodson sealed the game with an interception. The turning point came in the second quarter when the 49ers scored two quick touchdowns, leaving the Chiefs unable to recover and ultimately sealing the outcome in favor of San Francisco.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 20 | 10 | 50% | 119 | 0 | 3 | 28.9 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 12 | 7 | 58% | 113 | 1 | 0 | 117.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 15 | 124 | 8.3 | 27 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 10 | 45 | 4.5 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyle Juszczyk | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kittle | TE | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 20 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Paul Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Igbinoghene | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 51 |
| Braden Mann | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

