49ers at Chiefs
San Francisco 49ers 30, Kansas City Chiefs 28 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
49ers 30 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Chiefs 28 3 TD · 2 FG · 2 XPPatrick Mahomes 332 yds passingChristian McCaffrey 81 yds rushingRashee Rice 120 yds receivingDrue Tranquill 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 360 · 387Passing yards 270 · 332Rushing yards 90 · 55Completions 26/39 · 25/40Yards per carry 3.5 · 2.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 30d ago
In a thrilling Week 16 showdown, the San Francisco 49ers narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 30-28, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season winds down. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, knowing that every win is crucial as they aim for postseason glory.
Patrick Mahomes was electric for the Chiefs, throwing for 332 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his trademark arm strength and precision. On the opposing side, Christian McCaffrey was the workhorse for the 49ers, rushing for 81 yards and providing crucial support in the ground game. The receiving corps was led by Rashee Rice, who amassed 120 yards, keeping the Chiefs' offense on pace throughout the contest.
Defensively, the game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Kenny Moore II intercepted a crucial Mahomes pass, stalling a potential game-winning drive for Kansas City. While Chris Jones recorded a sack and Drue Tranquill led the team with nine tackles, the 49ers' defense stepped up at key moments, ultimately securing the victory and allowing San Francisco to hold off the Chiefs in a tightly contested battle.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 26/39 | 67% | 270 | 1 | 0 | 95.0 |
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 25/40 | 63% | 332 | 2 | 1 | 94.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 13 | 81 | 6.2 | 29 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brock PurdyQB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike EvansWR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaydon BlueHB | 3 | -10 | -3.3 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 18 | 55 | 3.1 | 15 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Travis KelceTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 7 | 99 | 14.1 | 25 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 9 | 82 | 9.1 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Mike EvansWR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyle JuszczykFB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Rashee RiceWR | 4 | 120 | 30.0 | 106 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 16 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tyler HarrellWR | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Noah GrayTE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Travis KelceTE | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Zach ErtzTE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||
| Mykel WilliamsREDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians PrysockFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred CollinsDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques SigleSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello HeightREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BosaLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo GreenCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick MartinSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||
| Chris JonesDT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ifeatu MelifonwuSS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl WilliamsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ashton GillotteREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey BassaWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter WoodsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon CanadySS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins IIICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omarr Norman-LottDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Drue TranquillWILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore IICB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon LattimoreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 2/3 | 2 | 56 |
| Other | |||
| Matt PraterK | 3/3 | 3 | 50 |