San Francisco
49ers
5-4
35
FINAL
28
Kansas City
Chiefs
4-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe San Francisco 49ers topped the Kansas City Chiefs 35-28 in a thrilling Week 16 showdown that kept their playoff hopes alive. With both teams vying for a crucial win, the 49ers showcased their offensive firepower in a game that had significant implications for postseason positioning.
Leading the charge for San Francisco was quarterback Brock Purdy, who threw for 249 yards and three touchdowns, solidifying his role as a key playmaker. Running back Christian McCaffrey added a dynamic presence with 142 rushing yards, while Omari Evans emerged as a go-to target with 138 receiving yards, making pivotal catches throughout the contest.
Defensively, the 49ers made their mark with a standout performance by Ephesians Prysock, who recorded two interceptions, shifting the momentum in favor of San Francisco. The game’s turning point came in the second half when Prysock's second pick thwarted a Chiefs drive, allowing the 49ers to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 17 | 13 | 76% | 249 | 3 | 0 | 157.4 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 23 | 16 | 70% | 227 | 2 | 3 | 90.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 12 | 142 | 11.8 | 20 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 13 | 116 | 8.9 | 16 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omari Evans | WR | 3 | 138 | 46.0 | 67 | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 20 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 18 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 16 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 25 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ephesians Prysock | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Dugger | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bosa | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

