Lions beat the 49ers 40-34 in a tune-up for Week 18 division showdown
— The big prizes for the Detroit Lions remain on the horizon, with the team seeking a division title, the top seed in the NFC playoffs and the franchise's first Super Bowl trip.
National Football League
FINAL
Detroit Lions
40
San Francisco 49ers
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | 6 | 7 | 18 | 9 | 40 |
| SF | 7 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 34 |
Levi's Stadium · 71,688 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Minnesota Vikings | W 19-15 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Green Bay Packers | W 20-17 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Arizona Cardinals | W 45-21 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Carolina Panthers | L 26-32 | NFL |
| 9/27/26 | vs New York Jets | W 31-24 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:43 40-34
Joshua Dobbs 7 Yd Rush (Jake Moody PAT Failed)
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Touchdown 2:58 40-28
Jahmyr Gibbs 30 Yd Rush (Jake Bates PAT Failed)
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Field Goal 10:29 34-28
Jake Bates 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:19 31-28
Amon-Ra St. Brown 4 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)
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Field Goal 4:25 24-28
Jake Bates 57 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:40 21-28
Deebo Samuel Sr. 5 Yd pass from Brock Purdy (Jake Moody Kick)
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Touchdown 9:58 21-21
Sam LaPorta 6 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jared Goff Pass to Tim Patrick for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 6:13 13-21
Brock Purdy 9 Yd Rush (Jake Moody Kick)
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Touchdown 10:09 13-14
Jameson Williams 42 Yd pass play from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)
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Touchdown 14:53 6-14
Kyle Juszczyk 9 Yd pass from Brock Purdy (Jake Moody Kick)
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Touchdown 3:42 6-7
Jameson Williams 3 Yd Rush (Jake Bates PAT blocked)
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Touchdown 8:37 0-7
Ricky Pearsall 3 Yd pass from Brock Purdy (Jake Moody Kick)
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DET
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:43 · End of Game
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SF 0:43
11 plays, 72 yards, 2:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:43 40-34
Joshua Dobbs 7 Yd Rush (Jake Moody PAT Failed)
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DET 2:58
7 plays, 62 yards, 4:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:58 40-28
Jahmyr Gibbs 30 Yd Rush (Jake Bates PAT Failed)
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SF 7:34
5 plays, 34 yards, 2:55 · Interception
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DET 10:29
8 plays, 28 yards, 2:56 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:29 34-28
Jake Bates 42 Yd Field Goal
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SF 13:25
7 plays, 30 yards, 1:54 · Missed FG
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DET 0:19
8 plays, 43 yards, 3:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:19 31-28
Amon-Ra St. Brown 4 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)
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SF 3:58
1 play, 17 yards, 0:27 · Interception
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DET 4:25
6 plays, 31 yards, 3:15 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:25 24-28
Jake Bates 57 Yd Field Goal
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SF 7:40
6 plays, 84 yards, 2:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:40 21-28
Deebo Samuel Sr. 5 Yd pass from Brock Purdy (Jake Moody Kick)
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DET 9:58
10 plays, 66 yards, 5:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:58 21-21
Sam LaPorta 6 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jared Goff Pass to Tim Patrick for Two-Point Conversion)
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DET
1 play, -1 yard, 0:02 · End of Half
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SF 0:02
8 plays, 59 yards, 1:11 · Missed FG
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DET 1:13
12 plays, 62 yards, 5:00 · Downs
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SF 6:13
7 plays, 70 yards, 3:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:13 13-21
Brock Purdy 9 Yd Rush (Jake Moody Kick)
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DET 10:09
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:09 13-14
Jameson Williams 42 Yd pass play from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)
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SF 14:53
6 plays, 70 yards, 3:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:53 6-14
Kyle Juszczyk 9 Yd pass from Brock Purdy (Jake Moody Kick)
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DET 3:42
9 plays, 65 yards, 4:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:42 6-7
Jameson Williams 3 Yd Rush (Jake Bates PAT blocked)
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SF 8:37
11 plays, 61 yards, 6:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:37 0-7
Ricky Pearsall 3 Yd pass from Brock Purdy (Jake Moody Kick)
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
DET
SF
23
1st Downs
29
16
Passing 1st downs
19
7
Rushing 1st downs
7
0
1st downs from penalties
3
9-14
3rd down efficiency
5-8
2-3
4th down efficiency
1-1
69
Total Plays
60
439
Total Yards
475
6.4
Yards per Play
7.9
10
Total Drives
9
287
Passing
400
26/34
Comp/Att
30/40
8.0
Yards per pass
9.5
0
Interceptions thrown
2
2-16
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-12
152
Rushing
75
33
Rushing Attempts
18
4.6
Yards per rush
4.2
3-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
5-5
6-57
Penalties
5-30
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
34:52
Possession
25:08
Injuries
San Francisco 49ers
- De'Zhaun Stribling Injured Reserve
- Brandon Aiyuk Out
- Marques Sigle Questionable
- Garret Wallow Questionable
- Luke Gifford Questionable
Detroit Lions
- Jimmy Rolder Injured Reserve
- D.J. Reed Questionable
- Jacob Saylors Questionable
- Cade Mays Questionable
- Jack Campbell Doubtful
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