Browns at 49ers
San Francisco 49ers 44, Cleveland Browns 36 · LJ BOWL
Final Score
Browns 36 3 TD · 4 FG · 2 XP
49ers 44 6 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPTaylen Green 425 yds passingChristian McCaffrey 58 yds rushingDenzel Boston 149 yds receivingFred Warner 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 482 · 452Passing yards 425 · 315Rushing yards 57 · 137Completions 26/41 · 28/39Yards per carry 3.4 · 5.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 28d ago
In a thrilling showdown, the San Francisco 49ers narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns 44-36 in Week 14 of the 2027 season, solidifying their playoff aspirations. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was the 49ers who emerged victorious in a back-and-forth battle that showcased their offensive prowess.
Brock Purdy led the charge for San Francisco, throwing for 4 touchdowns and keeping the Browns' defense on their heels. Taylen Green of the Browns matched him in yardage with an impressive 425 passing yards, but it was Denzel Boston who stood out as one of Cleveland's top targets, racking up 149 receiving yards. Christian McCaffrey contributed solidly on the ground with 58 rushing yards, adding balance to the 49ers' offensive attack.
Defensively, the 49ers made crucial plays that impacted the outcome. Fred Warner's two interceptions proved pivotal in shifting momentum, allowing San Francisco to capitalize on critical possessions. Renardo Green's nine tackles also helped contain the Browns' offensive threats, particularly in the game's later stages, ultimately sealing the victory for the 49ers.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Browns | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 26/41 | 63% | 425 | 3 | 2 | 102.1 |
49ers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 28/39 | 72% | 315 | 4 | 1 | 119.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Browns | |||||||
| J'Koby WilliamsHB | 13 | 37 | 2.8 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Taylen GreenQB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Nyck HarborWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Denzel BostonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
49ers | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 15 | 58 | 3.9 | 27 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Mike EvansWR | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | 48 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 6 | 36 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Brock PurdyQB | 4 | -6 | -1.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Browns | |||||||
| Denzel BostonWR | 10 | 149 | 14.9 | 44 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 2 | 84 | 42.0 | 68 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Nyck HarborWR | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 46 | 1 | 40 | 1 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 2 | 66 | 33.0 | 42 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Joe RoyerTE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| J'Koby WilliamsHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
49ers | |||||||
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 10 | 125 | 12.5 | 27 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Mike EvansWR | 6 | 108 | 18.0 | 69 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jake TongesTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Hunter LuepkeFB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Browns | |||||
| Carson SchwesingerMIKE | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David StoneDT | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris PealCB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel WardCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyatta Jackson Jr.LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy WilliamsWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared VerseREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason GrahamDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel JohnsonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah ChatmanDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John CurrySAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
49ers | |||||
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo GreenCB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden DuggerMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir BrownSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton StoutCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alfred CollinsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Geno StoneFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel WilliamsREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick MartinWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen HaltonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BosaLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Henry DaleyREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians PrysockCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Browns | |||
| Marc CallenK | 4/5 | 2 | 55 |
49ers | |||
| Blake GrupeK | 1/1 | 5 | 36 |
