Movatterモバイル変換

[0]ホーム
URL:

Jump to content
WikipediaThe Free Encyclopedia
Search

2004 San Francisco 49ers season

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
American football team season

2004 San Francisco 49ers season
OwnerDenise DeBartolo York andJohn York
General managerTerry Donahue
Head coachDennis Erickson
Offensive coordinatorTed Tollner
Defensive coordinatorWilly Robinson
Home stadiumMonster Park
Results
Record2–14
Division place4thNFC West
PlayoffsDid not qualify
Pro BowlersLSBrian Jennings

The2004 season was theSan Francisco 49ers' 55th in theNational Football League (NFL), the 59th overall and their second and final underhead coachDennis Erickson, as he was fired after the season.

The 49ers attempted to improve on their 7–9 output from theprevious season, but the 49ers finished the season at 2–14, both wins coming against division-rivalArizona Cardinals in overtime by the same score. The 49ers earned the #1 overall pick in the2005 NFL draft, where they selected quarterbackAlex Smith, who would play for the team for eight seasons.

The season marked changes for the 49ers, who lost three key members of the 2001 team. QuarterbackJeff Garcia was released in the off-season and later signed withthe Cleveland Browns, running backGarrison Hearst went tothe Denver Broncos, and controversial wide receiverTerrell Owens went tothe Philadelphia Eagles, where they lost tothe New England Patriots in theSuper Bowl.

Offseason

[edit]

NFL draft

[edit]
Main article:2004 NFL draft
2004 San Francisco 49ers draft
RoundPickPlayerPositionCollegeNotes
131Rashaun Woods Wide receiverOklahoma State
246Justin Smiley GuardAlabama
258Shawntae Spencer CornerbackPittsburgh
377Derrick Hamilton Wide receiverClemson
4104Isaac Sopoaga Defensive tackleHawaii
4127Richard Seigler LinebackerOregon State
6188Andy Lee * PunterPittsburgh
6198Keith Lewis SafetyOregon
7217Cody Pickett QuarterbackWashington
7226Christian Ferrara Defensive tackleSyracuse
      Made roster    *   Made at least onePro Bowl during career

[1]

Roster

[edit]
2004 San Francisco 49ers final roster
Quarterbacks(QB)

Running backs(RB)

Wide receivers(WR)

Tight ends(TE)

Offensive linemen(OL)

Defensive linemen(DL)

Linebackers(LB)

Defensive backs(DB)

Special teams(ST)

Reserve lists


Practice squad


Rookies in italics
53 active, 11 inactive, 8 practice squad

Preseason

[edit]
WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueNFL.com
recap
1August 14Oakland RaidersL 30–330–1Monster ParkRecap
2August 21atChicago BearsL 13–200–2Soldier FieldRecap
3August 27atMinnesota VikingsL 10–230–3Hubert H. Humphrey MetrodomeRecap
4September 2San Diego ChargersL 15–310–4Monster ParkRecap

Regular season

[edit]

Schedule

[edit]
WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueNFL.com
recap
1September 12Atlanta FalconsL 19–210–1Monster ParkRecap
2September 19atNew Orleans SaintsL 27–300–2Louisiana SuperdomeRecap
3September 26atSeattle SeahawksL 0–340–3Qwest FieldRecap
4October 3St. Louis RamsL 14–240–4Monster ParkRecap
5October 10Arizona CardinalsW 31–28(OT)1–4Monster ParkRecap
6October 17atNew York JetsL 14–221–5Giants StadiumRecap
7Bye
8October 31atChicago BearsL 13–231–6Soldier FieldRecap
9November 7Seattle SeahawksL 27–421–7Monster ParkRecap
10November 14Carolina PanthersL 27–371–8Monster ParkRecap
11November 21atTampa Bay BuccaneersL 3–351–9Raymond James StadiumRecap
12November 28Miami DolphinsL 17–241–10Monster ParkRecap
13December 5atSt. Louis RamsL 6–161–11Edward Jones DomeRecap
14December 12atArizona CardinalsW 31–28(OT)2–11Sun Devil StadiumRecap
15December 18Washington RedskinsL 16–262–12Monster ParkRecap
16December 26Buffalo BillsL 7–412–13Monster ParkRecap
17January 2, 2005atNew England PatriotsL 7–212–14Gillette StadiumRecap
Note: Intra-division opponents are inbold text.

Game summaries

[edit]

Week 1: vs. Atlanta Falcons

[edit]
Week 1: Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers
Quarter1234Total
Falcons770721
49ers0331319

atSan Francisco Stadium at Candlestick Point,San Francisco,California

  • Date: Sunday, September 12, 2004
  • Game time: 1:15 PST
  • Game weather: 68 °F or 20 °C (Partly Cloudy)
  • TV announcers (FOX): Curt Menefee & Tim Green
Game information
1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

  • SF – Todd Peterson 32-yard field goal14–6

4th Quarter

  • ATL – Warrick Dunn 9-yard rush (Jay Feely kick)ATL 21–6
  • SF –Cedrick Wilson 8-yard pass fromTim Rattay (Todd Peterson kick)ATL 21–13
  • SF –Eric Johnson 16-yard pass from Tim Rattay (pass failed)ATL 21–19

The 49ers opened the season at home against the Falcons. The game was statistically dominated by the 49ers, but they were required to make a fourth quarter comeback. The 49ers had an opportunity to tie the game, but a two-point conversion pass attempt fromTim Rattay fell harmlessly to the ground. The loss had the 49ers open the season at 0–1.

Week 2: at New Orleans Saints

[edit]
Week 2: San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints
Quarter1234Total
49ers3143727
Saints10103730

atSuperdome,New Orleans,Louisiana

  • Date: Sunday, September 19, 2004
  • Game time: 12:00PM CST
  • Game weather: Played indoors (domed stadium)
  • TV announcers (FOX): Kenny Albert & Brian Baldinger
Game information
1st Quarter
  • SF – Todd Peterson 30-yard field goalSF 3–0
  • NO –Joe Horn 8-yard pass fromAaron Brooks (John Carney kick)NO 7–3
  • NO – John Carney 32-yard field goalNO 10–3

2nd Quarter

  • SF –Kevan Barlow 10-yard rush (Todd Peterson kick)TIED 10–10
  • NO –Jerome Pathon 37-yard pass from Aaron Brooks (John Carney kick)NO 17–10
  • NO – John Carney 36-yard field goalNO 20–10
  • SF – Kevan Barlow 1-yard rush (Todd Peterson kick)NO 20–17

3rd Quarter

  • NO – John Carney 37-yard field goalNO 23–17
  • SF – Todd Peterson 33-yard field goalNO 23–20

4th Quarter

In a high-scoring battle, in which both teams scored during all four quarters,the Saints bested the 49ers by a three-point differential. The 49ers took an early lead with a 30-yard field goal byTodd Peterson, but after the Saints scored, the 49ers played catch-up the rest of the game. With this close loss, the 49ers dropped to 0–2 on the season.

Week 3: at Seattle Seahawks

[edit]
Week 3: San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks
Quarter1234Total
49ers00000
Seahawks17710034

atQwest Field,Seattle, Washington

  • Date: Sunday, September 26, 2004
  • Game time: 1:15PM PST
  • TV announcers (FOX): Ron Pitts & Tim Ryan
Game information
1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

  • SEA – Shaun Alexander 1-yard rush (Josh Brown kick)24–0

3rd Quarter

  • SEA –Itula Mili 1-yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick)31–0
  • SEA – Josh Brown 28-yard field goalSEA 34–0

The 49ers suffered a 34–0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in week 3. It was the first shutout of a 49ers team since the Atlanta Falcons handed them a 7–0 loss in week 4 ofthe 1977 season (they were also shut out in week 1 that season by the Pittsburgh Steelers). This remains the longest such streak in the NFL.[2] While the Seahawks scored several field goals and touchdowns, the 49ers could only manage nine first downs and turned the ball over four times (two interceptions and two lost fumbles). With the loss, the 49ers fell to 0–3.

The Seahawks on the way to a touchdown in their week 3 shutout of San Francisco, September 26, 2004

Week 4: vs. St. Louis Rams

[edit]
Week 4: St. Louis Rams at San Francisco 49ers
Quarter1234Total
Rams14100024
49ers0001414

atMonster Park,San Francisco,California

  • Date: Sunday, October 3, 2004
  • Game time: 5:30PM PST
  • Game weather: 62 °F or 16.7 °C (Partly Cloudy)
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Pat Summerall, Joe Theismann, Paul Maguire & Suzy Kolber
Game information
1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

  • STL – Jeff Wilkins 20-yard field goalSTL 17–0
  • STL –Steven Jackson 2-yard rush (Jeff Wilkins kick)24–0

4th Quarter

  • SF –Curtis Conway 9-yard pass from Tim Rattay (pass failed)STL 24–7
  • SF –Rashaun Woods 18-yard pass from Tim Rattay (Curtis Conway pass from Tim Rattay)STL 24–14

Again the 49ers struggled, not putting any points on the board until the fourth quarter. DespiteTim Rattay throwing for 299 yards and the team gaining more first downs thanthe Rams, St. Louis' defense held fast, preventing the 49ers from scoring until the fourth quarter. The loss meant the 49ers started the season at 0–4.

Week 5: vs. Arizona Cardinals

[edit]
Week 5: Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers
Quarter1234OTTotal
Cardinals014014028
49ers06616331

atMonster Park,San Francisco,California

  • Date: Sunday, October 10, 2004
  • Game time: 1:15PM PST
  • Game weather: 74 °F or 23.3 °C (Sunny)
  • TV announcers (FOX): Ron Pitts & Tim Ryan
Game information
2nd Quarter
  • AZ –Freddie Jones 16-yard pass fromJosh McCown (Neil Rackers kick)AZ 7–0
  • SF – Todd Peterson 37-yard field goalAZ 7–3
  • AZ –Troy Hambrick 2-yard pass from Josh McCown (Neil Rackers kick)AZ 14–3
  • SF – Todd Peterson 42-yard field goalAZ 14–6

3rd Quarter

  • SF –Arnaz Battle 71-yard punt return (pass failed)AZ 14–12

4th Quarter

  • AZ –Emmitt Smith 10-yard rush (Neil Rackers kick)AZ 21–12
  • AZ –Larry Fitzgerald 24-yard pass from Josh McCown (Neil Rackers kick)AZ 28–12
  • SF –Eric Johnson 6-yard pass from Tim Rattay (Tim Rattay run)AZ 28–20
  • SF –Brandon Lloyd 23-yard pass from Tim Rattay (Brandon Lloyd pass from Tim Rattay)TIED 28–28

Overtime

  • SF – Todd Peterson 32-yard field goalSF 31–28

The 49ers finally won their first game of the season in Week 5 againstthe Arizona Cardinals. After a scoreless first quarter, the Cardinals took a 16-point lead 28–12. In the fourth quarter, the 49ers scored 16 unanswered points (two touchdowns with two accompanying two-point conversions) to tie the game as regulation ended. In the overtime period, the 49ers' kickerTodd Peterson sent a 32-yard kick through the uprights, giving the 49ers their first victory of the season. Now in the win column, the 49ers were 1–4.

Week 6: at New York Jets

[edit]
Week 6: San Francisco 49ers at New York Jets
Quarter1234Total
49ers770014
Jets0361322

atGiants Stadium,East Rutherford,New Jersey

  • Date: Sunday, October 17, 2004
  • Game time: 1:00PM EST
  • TV announcers (FOX): Sam Rosen & Bill Maas
Game information
1st Quarter
  • SF – Brandon Lloyd 33-yard pass from Tim Rattay (Todd Peterson kick)SF 7–0

2nd Quarter

  • SF – Kevan Barlow 2-yard rush (Todd Peterson kick)SF 14–0
  • NYJ –Doug Brien 43-yard field goalSF 14–3

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter

  • NYJ –Curtis Martin 1-yard rush (pass failed)NYJ 15–14
  • NYJ – Curtis Martin 9-yard rush (Doug Brien kick)NYJ 22–14

It seemed the 49ers would obtain their second straight victory when they secured a 14-point lead before halftime. However, the 49ers' defense fell apart after the half andthe Jets scored 22 unanswered points and forced two turnovers to secure the win. With the 49ers' loss, they fell to 1–5 heading into their bye week.

Week 8: at Chicago Bears

[edit]
Week 8: San Francisco 49ers at Chicago Bears
Quarter1234Total
49ers1030013
Bears7601023

atSoldier Field,Chicago,Illinois

  • Date: Sunday, October 31, 2004
  • Game time: 7:30PM CST
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Patrick, Joe Theismann, Paul Maguire & Suzy Kolber
Game information
1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

  • CHI – Paul Edinger 52-yard field goalTIED 10–10
  • SF – Todd Peterson 51-yard field goalSF 13–10
  • CHI – Paul Edinger 45-yard field goalTIED 13–13

4th Quarter

  • CHI – Paul Edinger 27-yard field goalCHI 16–13
  • CHI –Nathan Vasher 71-yard interception return (Paul Edinger kick)CHI 23–13

Coming out of their bye, the 49ers took an early lead, this time 10–7, however, they were shut out in the second half. Despite three turnovers,the Bears came away with the victory. Between the two teams, five field goals were scored, including two from longer than 50 yards. The loss dropped the 49ers to 1–6 on the season.

Week 9: vs. Seattle Seahawks

[edit]
Week 9: Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers
Quarter1234Total
Seahawks71414742
49ers1437327

atMonster Park,San Francisco,California

  • Date: Sunday, November 7, 2004
  • Game time: 1:00PM PST
  • Game weather: 60 °F or 15.6 °C (Partly Cloudy)
  • TV announcers (FOX): Curt Menefee & Tim Green
Game information
1st Quarter
  • SF – Kevan Barlow 3-yard rush (Todd Peterson kick)SF 7–0
  • SEA –Darrell Jackson 33-yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick)TIED 7–7
  • SF – Curtis Conway 28-yard pass from Tim Rattay (Todd Peterson kick)SF 14–7

2nd Quarter

  • SEA – Shaun Alexander 1-yard rush (Josh Brown kick)TIED 14–14
  • SEA – Shaun Alexander 4-yard rush (Josh Brown kick)SEA 21–14
  • SF – Todd Peterson 27-yard field goalSEA 21–17

3rd Quarter

  • SF – Brandon Lloyd 39-yard pass from Tim Rattay (Todd Peterson kick)SF 24–21
  • SEA –Koren Robinson 25-yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick)SEA 28–24
  • SEA – Darrell Jackson 39-yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick)SEA 35–24

4th Quarter

  • SF – Todd Peterson 30-yard field goalSEA 35–27
  • SEA –Anthony Simmons 23-yard interception return (Josh Brown kick)SEA 42–27

In another high-scoring affair,the Seahawks clinched a season sweep over the 49ers using their high-powered offense. The game was back-and-forth until the Seahawks gained a lead at 28–24 that they would not relinquish, beating the 49ers in nearly every statistical category. Their third straight loss dropped the 49ers to 1–7.

Week 10: vs. Carolina Panthers

[edit]
Week 10: Carolina Panthers at San Francisco 49ers
Quarter1234Total
Panthers03171737
49ers1073727

atMonster Park,San Francisco,California

  • Date: Sunday, November 14, 2004
  • Game time: 1:15PM PST
  • Game weather: 63 °F or 17.2 °C (Mostly Cloudy)
  • TV announcers (FOX): Thom Brennaman, J.C. Pearson & Glen Kuiper
Game information
1st Quarter
  • SF – Kevan Barlow 1-yard rush (Todd Peterson kick)SF 7–0
  • SF – Todd Peterson 28-yard field goalSF 10–0

2nd Quarter

  • SF – Kevan Barlow 3-yard rush (Todd Peterson kick)SF 17–0
  • CAR –John Kasay 37-yard field goalSF 17–3

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter

  • SF – Brandon Lloyd 30-yard pass from Tim Rattay (Todd Peterson kick)SF 27–20
  • CAR – Muhsin Muhammad 4-yard pass from Jake Delhomme (Todd Sauerbrun kick)TIED 27–27
  • CAR – Todd Sauerbrun 34-yard field goalCAR 30–27
  • CAR – Muhsin Muhammad 26-yard pass from Jake Delhomme (Todd Sauerbrun kick)CAR 37–27

It appeared the 49ers would snap their three-game losing streak when they took at 17–0 lead, however,the Panthers were able to slowly creep back into the game. Several field goals and touchdowns later, the game was tied at 27 and the Panthers scored a final field goal to come away with the win, 30–27. The loss dropped the 49ers to 1–8 and completed their second four-game losing streak of the season.

Week 11: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

[edit]
Week 11: San Francisco 49ers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Quarter1234Total
49ers00303
Buccaneers7147735

atRaymond James Stadium,Tampa,Florida

  • Date: Sunday, November 21, 2004
  • Game time: 1:00PM EST
  • TV announcers (FOX): Ron Pitts & Tim Ryan
Game information
1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

  • TB – Michael Pittman 6-yard rush (Martin Gramatica kick)TB 28–0
  • SF – Todd Peterson 47-yard field goalTB 28–3

4th Quarter

  • TB –Torrie Cox 55-yard interception return (Martin Gramatica kick)35–3

The 49ers didn't have a chance in this lopsided game, falling tothe Buccaneers 35–3. With an output of only 197 total yards, the 49ers' lone field goal came off the foot of kickerTodd Peterson from 47 yards out. Their fifth consecutive loss brought the 49ers down to 1–9 (0-4 against the NFC South).

Week 12: vs. Miami Dolphins

[edit]
Week 12: Miami Dolphins at San Francisco 49ers
Quarter1234Total
Dolphins7001724
49ers0301417

atMonster Park,San Francisco,California

  • Date: Sunday, November 28, 2004
  • Game time: 1:15PM PST
  • Game weather: 55 °F or 12.8 °C (Sunny)
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Sham & Richard Baldinger
Game information
1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

  • SF – Todd Peterson 19-yard field goalMIA 7–3

4th Quarter

  • SF –Derek Smith 46-yard fumble return (Todd Peterson kick)SF 10–7
  • MIA –Randy McMichael 15-yard pass from A. J. Feeley (Olindo Mare kick)MIA 14–10
  • MIA – Olindo Mare 50-yard field goalMIA 17–10
  • MIA –Derrick Pope 1-yard fumble return (Olindo Mare kick)MIA 24–10
  • SF –Maurice Hicks 1-yard rush (Todd Peterson kick)MIA 24–17

Looking to snap their five-game losing streak, the 49ers were, statistically, the better team, but three turnovers doomed their chances. The 49ers led at one point, 10–7, butthe Dolphins regained the lead in the fourth quarter and the 49ers came away with another loss, 24–17. This loss was their sixth in succession and tenth of the season.

Week 13: at St. Louis Rams

[edit]
Week 13: San Francisco 49ers at St. Louis Rams
Quarter1234Total
49ers30306
Rams3100316

at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri

  • Date: Sunday, December 5, 2004
  • Game time: 12:00PM CST
  • Game weather: Played indoors (domed stadium)
  • TV announcers (FOX): Curt Menefee & Tim Green
Game information
1st Quarter
  • STL – Jeff Wilkins 29-yard field goalSTL 3–0
  • SF – Todd Peterson 51-yard field goalTIED 3–3

2nd Quarter

  • STL –Torry Holt 22-yard pass fromChris Chandler (Jeff Wilkins kick)STL 10–3
  • STL – Jeff Wilkins 52-yard field goalSTL 13–3

3rd Quarter

  • SF – Todd Peterson 40-yard field goalSTL 13–6

4th Quarter

  • STL – Jeff Wilkins 52-yard field goalSTL 16–6

In a low-scoring contest, the 49ers lost to the division rivalRams by a score of 16–6. The 49ers were limited to only nine first downs in the game and could only manage two field goals, one of which was from 51 yards. This game marked the 49ers' seventh consecutive loss as they fell to 1–11 and they were swept by the Rams for the first time since 2001.

Week 14: at Arizona Cardinals

[edit]
Week 14: San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals
Quarter1234OTTotal
49ers71470331
Cardinals03718028

atSun Devil Stadium,Tempe,Arizona

  • Date: Sunday, December 12, 2004
  • Game time: 2:15PM MST
  • TV announcers (FOX): Dan Miller & Dave Wannstedt
Game information
1st Quarter
  • SF – Brandon Lloyd 5-yard pass fromKen Dorsey (Todd Peterson kick)SF 7–0

2nd Quarter

  • SF – Cedrick Wilson 19-yard pass from Ken Dorsey (Todd Peterson kick)SF 14–0
  • SF – Maurice Hicks 1-yard rush (Todd Peterson kick)SF 21–0
  • AZ – Neil Rackers 44-yard field goalSF 21–3

3rd Quarter

  • SF – Cedrick Wilson 27-yard pass from Ken Dorsey (Todd Peterson kick)SF 28–3
  • AZ –Obafemi Ayanbadejo 4-yard rush (Neil Rackers kick)SF 28–10

4th Quarter

  • AZ – Obafemi Ayanbadejo 1-yard rush (Neil Rackers kick)SF 28–17
  • AZ – Emmitt Smith 8-yard rush (Josh McCown run)SF 28–25
  • AZ – Neil Rackers 22-yard field goalTIED 28–28

Overtime

  • SF – Todd Peterson 31-yard field goalSF 31–28

In an overtime game, the 49ers managed to snap their seven-game losing streak by outduelingthe Arizona Cardinals, 31–28. The 49ers seemingly had this game already wrapped up when they took a 28-3 lead, but the Cardinals fought back and scored 18 points in the fourth quarter to force overtime. A 31-yard field goal byTodd Peterson sealed the victory for the 49ers. Breaking their seven-game losing streak, the 49ers improved to 2–11. At this point of the season, the 49ers were 2–0 against the Cardinals and 0–11 against the rest of the league (They finished 2-4 against the NFC West).

Week 15: vs. Washington Redskins

[edit]
Week 15: Washington Redskins at San Francisco 49ers
Quarter1234Total
Redskins7163026
49ers720716

atMonster Park,San Francisco,California

  • Date: Saturday, December 18, 2004
  • Game time: 2:00PM PST
  • Game weather: 55 °F or 12.8 °C, sunny
  • TV announcers (FOX): Kenny Albert & Brian Baldinger
Game information
1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

  • WAS – Jeff Chandler 49-yard field goalWAS 10–7
  • WAS – Jeff Chandler 25-yard field goalWAS 13–7
  • WAS – Jeff Chandler 20-yard field goalWAS 16–7
  • SF –Tom Tupa punts no gain, safety.[note 1]WAS 16–9
  • WAS –Antonio Pierce 78-yard interception return (Jeff Chandler kick)WAS 23–9

3rd Quarter

  • WAS – Jeff Chandler 26-yard field goalWAS 26–9

4th Quarter

  • SF – Curtis Conway 11-yard pass from Ken Dorsey (Todd Peterson kick)WAS 26–16

The 49ers failed in their attempt to string together two victories, losing this contest 26–16 tothe Redskins. The 49ers never led, but they did score a raresafety in the second quarter. Statistically, it was a close game, both teams posting similar yardage and first downs, however, four interceptions by 49ers quarterbackKen Dorsey sealed the loss and dropped the team to 2–12.

Week 16: vs. Buffalo Bills

[edit]
Week 16: Buffalo Bills at San Francisco 49ers
Quarter1234Total
Bills017101441
49ers00077

at Sunday, December 26, 2004

Game information
2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

  • BUF – Rian Lindell 31-yard field goal
  • BUF – Willis McGahee 1-yard rush (Rian Lindell kick)

4th Quarter

  • BUF – Lee Evans 33-yard pass fromShane Matthews (Rian Lindell kick)
  • BUF –Shaud Williams 27-yard rush (Rian Lindell kick)
  • SF – Kevan Barlow 1-yard rush (Todd Peterson kick)

In a blowout,the Bills dominated the 49ers 41–7. While the Bills managed to score in the double-digits in three of the four-quarters, the 49ers only managed a single touchdown in the final minutes of the game. This was the second consecutive game in which the 49ers had four turnovers (this time three interceptions and one fumble) and the Bills were able to roll up over twice as many total yards as the 49ers. With the loss, the 49ers fell to 2–13 going into the final game of the season.

Week 17: at New England Patriots

[edit]
Week 17: San Francisco 49ers at New England Patriots
Quarter1234Total
49ers70007
Patriots077721

atGillette Stadium,Foxborough,Massachusetts

  • Date: Sunday, January 2, 2005
  • Game time: 1:00PM EST
  • TV announcers (FOX): Curt Menefee & Tim Green
Game information
1st Quarter
  • SF –Steve Bush 4-yard pass from Ken Dorsey (Todd Peterson kick)

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

  • NE –Deion Branch 8-yard pass from Tom Brady (Adam Vinatieri kick)

4th Quarter

Hoping to end their miserable season with a win, the 49ers flew toGillette Stadium to play aPatriots team that was looking for the second seed in theAFCplayoffs. In a game in which one touchdown was scored each quarter, the 49ers lost to the New England Patriots 21–7. The 49ers struck first, but the Patriots defense held them to that single touchdown. Both teams were riddled with mistakes, both turnovers and penalties; however, the Patriots were able to capitalize on the 49ers' errors.

The 49ers closed their season at 2–14 on a three-game losing streak (0-4 against the AFC East), giving the team the first overall pick in the2005 draft.

Standings

[edit]
NFC West
WLTPCTDIVCONFPFPASTK
(4)Seattle Seahawks970.5633–38–4371373W2
(5)St. Louis Rams880.5005–17–5319392W2
Arizona Cardinals6100.3752–45–7284322W1
San Francisco 49ers2140.1252–42–10259452L3
#TeamDivisionWLTPCTDIVCONFSOSSOVSTK
Division leaders
1Philadelphia EaglesEast1330.8136–011–1.453.409L2
2Atlanta FalconsSouth1150.6884–28–4.420.432L2
3Green Bay PackersNorth1060.6255–19–3.457.419W2
4Seattle SeahawksWest970.5633–38–4.445.368W2
Wild cards
5[a]St. Louis RamsWest880.5005–17–5.488.438W2
6[a][b]Minnesota VikingsNorth880.5003–35–7.480.406L2
Did not qualify for the postseason
7[a][b]New Orleans SaintsSouth880.5003–36–6.465.427W4
8Carolina PanthersSouth790.4383–36–6.496.366L1
9[c]Detroit LionsNorth6100.3752–45–7.496.417L2
10[c]Arizona CardinalsWest6100.3752–45–7.461.417W1
11[c][d]New York GiantsEast6100.3753–35–7.516.417W1
12[c][d][e]Dallas CowboysEast6100.3752–45–7.516.375L1
13[c][d][e]Washington RedskinsEast6100.3751–56–6.477.333W1
14[f]Tampa Bay BuccaneersSouth5110.3132–44–8.477.413L4
15[f]Chicago BearsNorth5110.3132–44–8.465.388L4
16San Francisco 49ersWest2140.1252–42–10.488.375L3
Tiebreakers[g]
  1. ^abcSt. Louis clinched the NFC #5 seed instead of Minnesota or New Orleans based on better conference record (7–5 to Minnesota’s 5–7 to New Orleans’ 6–6).
  2. ^abMinnesota clinched the NFC #6 seed instead of New Orleans based on head-to-head victory.
  3. ^abcdeDetroit finished ahead of Arizona and New York Giants based upon head-to-head record (2–0 versus Arizona’s 1–1 and New York Giants’ 0–2). Division tiebreak was initially used to eliminate Dallas and Washington.
  4. ^abcNew York Giants finished ahead of Dallas and Washington in the NFC East based on better head-to-head record (3–1 to Dallas‘ 2–2 to Washington’s 1–3).
  5. ^abDallas finished ahead of Washington in the NFC East based on head-to-head sweep.
  6. ^abTampa Bay finished ahead of Chicago based upon head-to-head victory.
  7. ^When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest-ranked remaining team from each division.


Notes

[edit]
  1. ^Penalty on Tom Tupa: Illegal Kick (declined)

References

[edit]
  1. ^"2004 San Francisco 49ers draftees".Pro-Football-Reference.com. RetrievedNovember 14, 2014.
  2. ^"NFL Records". Archived fromthe original on December 1, 2009. RetrievedSeptember 28, 2008.
  3. ^"2004 Conference Standings".National Football League. RetrievedApril 6, 2024.
Franchise
Stadiums
Culture
Lore
Rivalries
Key figures
Division championships (22)
Conference championships (8)
League championships (5)
Current league affiliations
Former league affiliation
Bold indicatesSuper Bowl victory
Italics indicatesSuper Bowl appearance
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2004_San_Francisco_49ers_season&oldid=1322580979"
Categories:
Hidden categories:
[8]ページ先頭
©2009-2025 Movatter.jp