Lions at 49ers
Detroit Lions 50, San Francisco 49ers 48 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Lions 50 5 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
49ers 48 7 TD · 0 FG · 6 XPBrock Purdy 335 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 121 yds rushingJahmyr Gibbs 125 yds receivingDominique Hampton 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 406 · 471Passing yards 286 · 324Rushing yards 120 · 147Completions 13/18 · 15/25Yards per carry 13.3 · 7.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 12d ago
In a thrilling shootout, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 50-48, showcasing high-octane offenses in this Week 2 matchup of the 2027 season. Both teams battled fiercely, but the Lions managed to hold off the Niners in the closing moments, securing a dramatic victory that keeps their playoff hopes alive early in the season.
Leading the charge for Detroit was Jahmyr Gibbs, who not only rushed for an impressive 121 yards but also shined in the passing game with 125 receiving yards. His versatility proved crucial, as he found the end zone multiple times, complementing the Lions' offensive strategy. On the other side, Brock Purdy was sensational for the 49ers, throwing for 335 yards and an astounding six touchdowns, making it a nail-biting contest until the final whistle.
Defensively, the Lions relied heavily on Beanie Bishop Jr., who recorded four total tackles and helped contain the Niners' explosive plays. The game turned in the fourth quarter when Christian Izien intercepted a critical pass, halting San Francisco's momentum and allowing Detroit to regain control. With Nick Bosa applying pressure and recording 1.5 sacks, the 49ers fought valiantly, but it was the Lions' timely defense that ultimately sealed their hard-fought victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 13/18 | 72% | 317 | 3 | 0 | 153.9 |
| 49ers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 15/25 | 60% | 335 | 6 | 3 | 104.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 8 | 121 | 15.1 | 5 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joe MiltonQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 16 | 117 | 7.3 | 44 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Brock PurdyQB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 4 | 125 | 31.3 | 79 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 1 | 90 | 90.0 | 39 | 1 | 90 | 0 |
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 6 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 22 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||||
| George KittleTE | 5 | 116 | 23.2 | 32 | 3 | 37 | 0 |
| Bryan BillupsWR | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 3 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 23 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 27 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Dominique HamptonMIKE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian IzienSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Beanie Bishop JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bray HubbardSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacoby WindmonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson GregoryMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 49ers | |||||
| Brandon SheadCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick BosaLEDG | 0 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen HaltonDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel WilliamsREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques SigleSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick MartinSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tatum BethuneMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred CollinsDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell SavageFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello HeightREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden DuggerSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik MustaphaSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians PrysockFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Daniel CarlsonK | 1/1 | 2 | 32 |
| 49ers | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 0/1 | 6 | 0 |