- 2006 San Francisco 49ers season
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Candlestick Park ,San Francisco, California "The 49ers stayed at home for a Week 3 contest against the
Philadelphia Eagles . From the get-go, the Niners trailed as QBDonovan McNabb managed to complete two TD passes to RBBrian Westbrook (a 4-yard pass) and WRL.J. Smith (a 1-yard pass) in the first quarter. In the second quarter, San Francisco would get on the board with KickerJoe Nedney completing a 48-yard field goal, but Philadelphia would strike hard, as RBBrian Westbrook ran 71 yards for a touchdown and KickerDavid Akers completed a 21-yard field goal. In the third quarter, both sides managed to get themselves a touchdown. Eagles DTMike Patterson returned a Forty-Niners fumble 98 yards for a touchdown, while the Niners' rookie RB Michael Robinson got a 1-yard TD run. In the fourth quarter, San Francisco tried to come back with Robinson getting another 1-yard TD run. However, the Eagles got an 8-yard TD run by Westbrook. The Niners would get one more score, as QBAlex Smith completed a TEEric Johnson , but that would as far as they would get, as the 49ers fell to 1-2 on the year.Week 4: at Kansas City Chiefs
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Candlestick Park ,San Francisco, California "Nothing RB
LaDainian Tomlinson does on the ground really impresses theSan Diego Chargers at this point. For that, the star running back must take to the air. Tomlinson seemed to be trying to jump out ofCandlestick Park while hurdling the goal line on one of his four touchdown runs -- and his elevation was the Chargers' inspiration. Tomlinson set a franchise record while seemingly spending most of the afternoon in the end zone, and QBPhilip Rivers passed for a career-high 334 yards and two more scores in San Diego's 48-19 victory over San Francisco. Tomlinson got his third score 33 seconds before halftime, capping San Diego's 35-point first half and essentially finishing off the 49ers (2-4) with an astonishingly high leap over the goal-line pile. WRBryan Gilmore and FBMoran Norris caught scoring passes as the Chargers gave up more points in the first half alone than they allowed in any of their first four games. But San Diego shut out San Francisco in the second half, with QBAlex Smith finishing 20 of 31 for 214 yards. San Francisco's offense has been better than expected heading to the club's bye week, but the defense has been just as bad as feared. Two weeks after giving up 41 points to the Chiefs, the 49ers seemed lost from the moment top CBWalt Harris was ruled out with a hamstring injury.Week 8: at Chicago Bears
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Ford Field ,Detroit, Michigan "San Francisco kept Detroit in the game with missed opportunities, then made just enough plays for a rare two-game winning streak and its first road win. RB
Frank Gore set a franchise record with 148 yards rushing in the first half and scored on a 61-yard run before leaving with a concussion. San Francisco led 13-3 at halftime after scoring on three of its first four drives, wishing it had a bigger lead after outgaining Detroit 247-102 yards and recovering a fumble without giving up a turnover. The 49ers had chances to go ahead big in the third quarter because Detroit had two turnovers on its first three plays, but they came away with only a field goal and a 13-point lead. Gore then caught a 7-yard pass, wobbled off the field and didn't return. QBAlex Smith 's fumble midway through the third quarter set up a score that helped the Lions get back in the game. The 49ers drove down the field to set up KJoe Nedney 's fourth field goal, a key score because it made Detroit go for a TD instead of kicking a tying field goal late in the game. SKeith Lewis intercepted QBJon Kitna 's pass at the 49ers' 2 with 2½ minutes left and San Francisco now 4-5 picked up the one first down it needed to seal the game, winning consecutive games for the second time since 2003. RBFrank Gore finished with career-high 159 yards rushing and San Francisco's QBAlex Smith was 14 of 20 for 136 yards with a fumble. WRArnaz Battle caught six passes for 55 yards, and converted a third-and-4 on the final drive to allow the 49ers to run out the clock. The 49ers' defense again came up huge, allowing only 273 total offensive yards and forcing 4 turnovers. LB Brandon Moore was yet again the story, leading the team with 9 tackles, 2 sacks and forcing 2 turnovers. With the win, the 49ers advanced to 4-5.Week 11: vs. Seattle Seahawks
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Louisiana Superdome ,New Orleans, Louisiana "Hoping to rebound from their road loss to the Rams, the 49ers flew to the
Louisiana Superdome for a Week 13 fight with theNew Orleans Saints . In the first quarter, the Niners took an early lead with kickerJoe Nedney nailing a 29-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the 49ers lost their lead with RBReggie Bush 's 1-yard and 8-yard TD runs. In the third quarter, San Francisco came close with QBAlex Smith 's 48-yard TD pass to WRAntonio Bryant , yet New Orleans gained some distance with kickerJohn Carney 's 19-yard field goal and QBDrew Brees ' 5-yard TD pass to Bush. In the fourth quarter, the Saints wrapped things up with Bush's 10-yard run and Carney's 33-yard field goal. With their second-straight loss, the 49ers fell to 5-7.Week 14: vs. Green Bay Packers
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Candlestick Park ,San Francisco, California "Following their road win over the Seahawks, the 49ers went home for an NFC West rematch with the
Arizona Cardinals . In the first quarter, the Niners struck first with kickerJoe Nedney getting a 49-yard field goal, yet the Cardinals took the lead with kickerNeil Rackers getting a 25-yard field goal, along with RBMarcel Shipp 's 5-yard TD run. In the second quarter, things continued to get worse for the 49ers as QBMatt Leinart completed a 6-yard to WRLarry Fitzgerald , along with Rackers nailing a 39-yard field goal. The Niners would be able get a field goal before halftime as Nedney kicked from 32 yards out. In the third quarter, San Francisco started to come back as RBFrank Gore got a 2-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Arizona increased its lead as Rackers was awarded a missed 37-yard field goal and was successful in kicking a 32-yard field goal. Even though Gore managed to get a 1-yard TD run, the Niners fell short of a comeback. With the loss, the 49ers fell to 6-9, securing them their fourth consecutive losing season.Week 17: at Denver Broncos
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Invesco Field at Mile High ,Denver, Colorado "Trying to end their season on a positive note, the 49ers flew to
Invesco Field at Mile High to take on the playoff hopefulDenver Broncos . In the first quarter, the Broncos struck first with kickerJason Elam getting a 22-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, Denver continued its dominance with Elam kicking a 21-yard field goal, while CBChamp Bailey returned an interception 70 yards for a touchdown. The Niners would get a field goal before halftime as kickerJoe Nedney got one from 46 yards out. In the third quarter, San Francisco took the lead as QBAlex Smith completed a 32-yard TD pass to RBMoran Norris , while CBWalt Harris returned an interception 28 yards for a touchdown. The Broncos would sneak close with Elam kicking a 22-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Nedney gave the Niners a little cushion with a 29-yard and a 46-yard field goal. However, Denver managed to tie the game with QB Jay Cutler completing a 9-yard TD pass to TETony Scheffler . The game would go to overtime, where both sides fought hard and fierce as the period wore on. San Francisco eventually prevailed with two minutes remaining as Nedney helped knock the Broncos out of the playoff picture with a game-winning 36-yard field goal. With the win, the 49ers ended their season at 7-9.Division standings
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