49ers at Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs 35, San Francisco 49ers 27 · Glory Days Gridiron
Final Score
49ers 27 4 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Chiefs 35 3 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPBrock Purdy 282 yds passingChristian McCaffrey 68 yds rushingGeorge Kittle 115 yds receivingChamarri Conner 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 355 · 250Passing yards 259 · 225Rushing yards 96 · 25Completions 21/27 · 15/21Yards per carry 6.0 · 2.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 18d ago
In a thrilling Week 16 matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs held off the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 35-27, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season nears its conclusion. The stakes were high for both teams, with the 49ers looking to maintain their momentum heading into the postseason.
Brock Purdy delivered a standout performance for the 49ers, tossing for 282 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense under pressure. Christian McCaffrey contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 68 rushing yards, while George Kittle was a reliable target, amassing 115 receiving yards. Despite their efforts, it wasn’t enough to overcome the explosive Chiefs.
Defensively, L'Jarius Sneed led the Chiefs with four tackles, while rookie R Mason Thomas made his presence felt with 1.5 sacks. The real turning point came when Chamarri Conner intercepted a critical pass from Purdy, stifling a potential game-tying drive and allowing Kansas City to maintain their lead. The Chiefs’ defensive pressure ultimately proved decisive in securing the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 21/27 | 78% | 282 | 3 | 1 | 131.7 |
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 15/21 | 71% | 225 | 3 | 0 | 145.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 11 | 68 | 6.2 | 25 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Brock PurdyQB | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Mike EvansWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 10 | 26 | 2.6 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 7 | 99 | 14.1 | 66 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Mike EvansWR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | — | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 6 | 88 | 14.7 | 73 | 3 | 62 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 43 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | 31 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Noah GrayTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| George KittleTE | 8 | 115 | 14.4 | 48 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel SrWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||
| Renardo GreenCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Osa OdighizuwaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BosaLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick MartinWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chiefs | |||||
| R Mason ThomasREDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JonesDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George KarlaftisLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden HicksSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon CanadyFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Peter WoodsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin WalkerMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Chamarri ConnerSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper McDonaldMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian FultonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack JonesCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||
| Eddy PineiroK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 2/2 | 3 | 65 |