The 1989 season was the San Francisco 49ers' 40th in the National Football League (NFL), their 44th overall and their 1st season under head coach George Seifert. After going 14–2 in the regular season, the 49ers completed the season with one of the most dominant playoff runs of all time, outscoring opponents 126–26, earning their fourth Super Bowl victory and their second consecutive, where they defeated the Broncos, 55–10. They finished with the best record in the NFL for the first time since 1987. Their two losses were by a combined 5 points. The 49ers became the 2nd team in NFL history to win 4 Super Bowls, the first being the Steelers.
In 2007, ESPN.com's Page 2 ranked the 1989 49ers as the greatest team in Super Bowl history.[3]
This was the season where the 49ers added the black trim on the SF logo on the helmets which lasted until the 1995 season.
Quarterback Joe Montana had one of the greatest statistical passing seasons in NFL history in terms of efficiency in 1989. Montana set a then-NFL record with a passer rating of 112.4,[4] with a completion percentage of 70.2%, and a 26/8 touchdown-to-interception ratio.
In the playoffs, Montana had arguably the greatest postseason performance by any quarterback in NFL history. He posted a 78.3% completion percentage, 800 yards, 11 touchdowns, zero interceptions, and a 146.4 passer rating. Cold Hard Football Facts calls Montana's 1989 season "the one by which we must measure all other passing seasons."[5]
The 1989 49ers ranked #5 on the 100 greatest teams of all time presented by the NFL on its 100th anniversary.[6][7]
Offseason
NFL draft
1989 San Francisco 49ers draft
| Round |
Selection |
Player |
Position |
College |
Notes
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| 1
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28
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Keith DeLong
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LB
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Tennessee
|
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| 2
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56
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Wesley Walls
|
TE
|
Mississippi
|
|
| 3
|
84
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Keith Henderson
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RB
|
Georgia
|
|
| 4
|
112
|
Michael Barber
|
WR
|
Marshall
|
|
| 5
|
122
|
Johnnie Jackson
|
CB
|
Houston
|
from Los Angeles Raiders
|
| 6
|
167
|
Steve Hendrickson
|
LB
|
California
|
|
| 9
|
251
|
Rudy Harmon
|
LB
|
LSU
|
| 10
|
279
|
Andy Sinclair
|
C
|
Stanford
|
|
| 11
|
289
|
Jim Bell
|
RB
|
Boston College
|
from Los Angeles Raiders
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| 307
|
Norm McGee
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WR
|
North Dakota
|
|
| 12
|
319
|
Antonio Goss
|
LB
|
North Carolina
|
from Los Angeles Raiders
|
[8]
Undrafted free agents
Training camp
The 1989 San Francisco 49ers season held training camp at Sierra College in Rocklin, California.
Personnel
Staff
1989 San Francisco 49ers staff
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Front office
- Owner/president – Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr.
- Executive vice president/general counsel – Carmen Policy
- Vice president/general manager – John McVay
- Administrator of football operations – Neal Dahlen
- Director of college scouting – Tony Razzano
- Director of pro personnel – Allan Webb
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
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Defensive coaches
- Defensive coordinator – Bill McPherson
- Defensive line – John Marshall
- Linebackers – Bob Zeman
- Defensive backs – Ray Rhodes
- Defensive assistant – Tommy Hart
Special teams coaches
- Special teams coordinator – Lynn Stiles
Strength and conditioning
- Physical development coordinator – Jerry Attaway
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Roster
[9]
Preseason
Schedule
Regular season
The 49ers' offense was just as dominating as it had been during the previous regular season. Quarterback Joe Montana threw for 3,512 yards, 26 touchdowns, and only 8 interceptions, giving him what was then the highest passer rating in NFL history (112.4). Montana also rushed for 227 yards and 3 touchdowns, and earned both the NFL Most Valuable Player Award and the NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award. Wide receiver Jerry Rice had another outstanding season, catching 82 passes for 1,483 yards and 17 touchdowns. Running back Roger Craig was the team's leading rusher with 1,054 yards and 6 touchdowns, and he recorded 49 receptions for 473 yards and another touchdown.
But other stars on the 49ers' offense began to emerge, enabling the team to spread the ball around. After being used primarily as a punt returner during his first 2 seasons, wide receiver John Taylor had a breakout season, catching 60 passes for 1,077 yards and 10 touchdowns, while also returning 36 punts for 417 yards. Tight end Brent Jones recorded 40 receptions for 500 yards. Fullback Tom Rathman had the best season of his career, rushing for 305 yards and catching 73 passes for 616 yards. Even Montana's backup, quarterback Steve Young, had a great year, throwing for 1,001 yards and 8 touchdowns with only 3 interceptions, while also rushing for 126 yards and 2 touchdowns. With all of these weapons, San Francisco's offense led the league in total yards from scrimmage (6,268) and scoring (442 points).
The 49ers' defense was ranked #3 in the NFL. Three starters from the defense made the 1989 All-Pro Team: Ronnie Lott, Don Griffin, and Michael Walter.
Schedule
| Week
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Date
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Opponent
|
Result
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Record
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Venue
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Attendance
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Recap
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| 1
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September 10
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at Indianapolis Colts
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W 30–24
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1–0
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Hoosier Dome
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60,111
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Recap
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| 2
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September 17
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at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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W 20–16
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2–0
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Tampa Stadium
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64,087
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Recap
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| 3
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September 24
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at Philadelphia Eagles
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W 38–28
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3–0
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Veterans Stadium
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66,042
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Recap
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| 4
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October 1
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Los Angeles Rams
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L 12–13
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3–1
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Candlestick Park
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64,250
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Recap
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| 5
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October 8
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at New Orleans Saints
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W 24–20
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4–1
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Louisiana Superdome
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60,488
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Recap
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| 6
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October 15
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at Dallas Cowboys
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W 31–14
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5–1
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Texas Stadium
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61,077
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Recap
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| 7
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October 22
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New England Patriots
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W 37–20
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6–1
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Stanford Stadium[A]
|
51,781
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Recap
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| 8
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October 29
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at New York Jets
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W 23–10
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7–1
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Giants Stadium
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62,805
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Recap
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| 9
|
|
New Orleans Saints
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W 31–13
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8–1
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Candlestick Park
|
60,667
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Recap
|
| 10
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November 12
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Atlanta Falcons
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W 45–3
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9–1
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Candlestick Park
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59,914
|
Recap
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| 11
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November 19
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Green Bay Packers
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L 17–21
|
9–2
|
Candlestick Park
|
62,219
|
Recap
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| 12
|
|
New York Giants
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W 34–24
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10–2
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Candlestick Park
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63,461
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Recap
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| 13
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December 3
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at Atlanta Falcons
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W 23–10
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11–2
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Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium
|
43,128
|
Recap
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| 14
|
|
at Los Angeles Rams
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W 30–27
|
12–2
|
Anaheim Stadium
|
67,959
|
Recap
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| 15
|
December 17
|
Buffalo Bills
|
W 21–10
|
13–2
|
Candlestick Park
|
60,927
|
Recap
|
| 16
|
December 24
|
Chicago Bears
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W 26–0
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14–2
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Candlestick Park
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60,207
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Recap
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| Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
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Season summary
Week 1 at Indianapolis Colts
Week One: San Francisco 49ers at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
at Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis
- Date: September 10
- Game time: 10:00 a.m. PDT
- Game weather: indoors
- Game attendance: 60,111
- Referee: Tom Dooley
- TV announcers (CBS): Tim Brant (play-by-play), Dan Jiggetts (color commentator)
- Pro-Football-Reference.com [10]
| Game information
|
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First quarter
- SF – Mike Cofer 38 yard field goal – 49ers 3–0
- IND – Dean Biasucci 31 yard field goal – Tied 3–3
Second quarter
- SF – Roger Craig 1 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 10–3
- IND – Bill Brooks 22 yard pass from Chris Chandler – (Dean Biasucci kick) Tied 10–10
- SF – Mike Cofer 26 yard field goal – 49ers 13–10
Third quarter
- SF – Roger Craig 4 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 20–10
- SF – Mike Cofer 31 yard field goal – 49ers 23–10
Fourth quarter
- IND – Chris Chandler 1 yard rush – (Dean Biasucci kick) 49ers 23–17
- SF – Jerry Rice 58 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 30–17
- IND – Albert Bentley 0 yard punt return – (Dean Biasucci kick) 49ers 30–24
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Top passers
- SF – Joe Montana, 15/26, 233 Yds, 1 TD
- IND – Chris Chandler, 14/32, 200 Yds, 1 TD, 1 Int
Top rushers
Top receivers
- SF – Jerry Rice, 6 Rec, 163 Yds, 1 TD
- IND – Bill Brooks, 4 Rec, 80 Yds, 1 TD
Top tacklers
Turnovers
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Week One proved to be a struggle for the Niners as Joe Montana led five scoring drives, putting the Niners ahead by 23–10 entering the fourth quarter, but then Colts QB Chris Chandler ran in a touchdown early in the fourth quarter, and a 58-yard touchdown bomb to Jerry Rice was answered by a blocked punt and recovery for a touchdown by the Colts, though they could get no closer than a 30–24 Niners margin.
Week 2 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
| Game information
|
|
First quarter
- TB – Donald Igwebuike 23 yard field goal – Buccaneers 3–0
Second quarter
- SF – Mike Cofer 47 yard field goal – Tied 3–3
- SF – Mike Cofer 32 yard field goal – 49ers 6–3
Third quarter
- TB – Donald Igwebuike 44 yard field goal – Tied 6–6
- TB – Donald Igwebuike 37 yard field goal – Buccaneers 9–6
Fourth quarter
|
Top passers
Top rushers
- SF – Roger Craig, 16 Car, 36 Yds
- TB – William Howard, 12 Car, 41 Yds
Top receivers
- SF – Jerry Rice, 8 Rec, 122 Yds, 1 TD
- TB – Mark Carrier, 5 Rec, 86 Yds, 1 TD
Top tacklers
Turnovers
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| Game information
|
|
First quarter
- SF – Jerry Rice 68 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 7–0
- PHI – Heath Sherman 2 yard rush – (Luis Zendejas kick) Tied 7–7
- PHI – Safety, Al Harris tackled Joe Montana in end zone – Eagles 9–7
Second quarter
- PHI – Luis Zendejas 35 yard field goal – Eagles 12–7
- SF – Mike Cofer 32 yard field goal – Eagles 12–10
Third quarter
- PHI – Luis Zendejas 35 yard field goal – Eagles 15–10
- PHI – Luis Zendejas 44 yard field goal – Eagles 18–10
Fourth quarter
|
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
- SF – Jerry Rice, 6 Rec, 164 Yds, 2 TDs
- PHI – Heath Sherman, 4 Rec, 53 Yds
Top tacklers
Turnovers
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|
The Niners fell behind 21–10 in the fourth but despite giving up a safety Joe Montana erupted, outscoring the Eagles 28–7 and throwing for 428 yards and five touchdowns in total, winning 38–28.
| Game information
|
|
First quarter
- SF – Mike Cofer 26 yard field goal – 49ers 3–0
- LARams – Mike Lansford 40 yard field goal – Tied 3–3
- SF – Mike Cofer 32 yard field goal – 49ers 6–3
Second quarter
- LARams – Flipper Anderson 65 yard pass from Jim Everett – (Mike Lansford kick) Rams 10–6
- SF – Mike Cofer 41 yard field goal – Rams 10–9
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
- SF – Mike Cofer 17 yard field goal – 49ers 12–10
- LARams – Mike Lansford 26 yard field goal – Rams 13–12
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Top passers
Top rushers
- LARams – Greg Bell, 14 Car, 33 Yds
- SF – Roger Craig, 18 Car, 67 Yds
Top receivers
Top tacklers
Turnovers
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This game was originally scheduled for Candlestick Park but was played at the Louisiana Superdome instead because the 49ers' fellow Candlestick Park tenant, the San Francisco Giants, played host to Games 3, 4, and 5 of the 1989 National League Championship Series. The November 6 game would be moved to San Francisco.
| Game information
|
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
|
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
- SF – Jerry Rice, 7 Rec, 149 Yds, 1 TD
- NO – Dalton Hilliard, 9 Rec, 77 yds, 1 TD
Top tacklers
Turnovers
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Week Six: San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
at Texas Stadium, Irving, Texas
- Date: October 15
- Game time: 10:00 a.m. PDT
- Game weather: 76 °F (24.4 °C); wind 12 miles per hour (19 km/h; 10 kn)
- Game attendance: 61,077
- Referee: Ben Dreith
- TV announcers (CBS): Tim Brant (play-by-play), Dan Jiggetts (color commentator)
- Pro-Football-Reference.com [10]
| Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
- SF – Johnnie Jackson 75 yard blocked field goal return – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 14–7
- DAL – Darryl Clack 1 yard rush – (Roger Ruzek kick) Tied 14–14
Fourth quarter
- SF – Jerry Rice 8 yard pass from Steve Young – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 21–14
- SF – Mike Cofer 31 yard field goal – 49ers 24–14
- SF – Roger Craig 1 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 31–14
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Top passers
Top rushers
- SF – Steve Young, 11 Car, 79 Yds
- DAL – Darryl Clack, 12 Car, 32 Yds, 1 TD
Top receivers
- SF – Tom Rathman, 5 Rec, 64 Yds
- DAL – Michael Irvin, 6 Rec, 60 Yds
Top tacklers
Turnovers
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Week 7 vs. New England Patriots
This game was played at Stanford Stadium, as Candlestick Park had sustained damage in the Loma Prieta earthquake five days earlier.
| Game information
|
|
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
- NE – Greg Davis 21 yard field goal – 49ers 24–20
- SF – John Taylor 43 yard pass from Steve Young – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 31–20
- SF – Roger Craig 3 yard run – (kick failed) 49ers 37–20
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
- NE – Irving Fryar, 5 Rec, 102 Yds
- SF – Tom Rathman, 11 Rec, 103 Yds
Top tacklers
Turnovers
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| Game information
|
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First quarter
Second quarter
- NYJ – Erik McMillan 45 yard fumble return – (Pat Leahy kick) Tied 7–7
- SF – Jerry Rice 45 yard pass from Steve Bono – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 14–7
- SF – Mike Cofer 25 yard field goal – 49ers 17–7
- SF – Mike Cofer 41 yard field goal – 49ers 20–7
Third quarter
- NYJ – Pat Leahy 34 yard field goal – 49ers 20–10
- SF – Mike Cofer 40 yard field goal – 49ers 23–10
Fourth quarter
|
Top passers
Top rushers
- SF – Roger Craig, 17 Car, 78 Yds
- NYJ – Johnny Hector, 13 Car, 77 Yds
Top receivers
- SF – Roger Craig, 6 Rec, 85 Yds
- NYJ – Keith Neubert, 4 Rec, 40 Yds
Top tacklers
Turnovers
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|
This game was originally scheduled for Louisiana Superdome, but was played at Candlestick Park instead, because the originally scheduled October 8 game at Candlestick Park had been moved to the Louisiana Superdome.
| Game information
|
|
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
- NO – Morten Andersen 23 yard field goal – 49ers 21–13
- SF – Mike Cofer 44 yard field goal – 49ers 24–13
Fourth quarter
- SF – Joe Montana 3 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 31–13
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Top passers
Top rushers
- NO – Dalton Hilliard, 18 Car, 80 Yds, 1 TD
- SF – Roger Craig, 17 Car, 51 Yds
Top receivers
- NO – Dalton Hilliard, 5 Rec, 31 Yds
- SF – Tom Rathman, 7 Rec, 64 Yds
Top tacklers
Turnovers
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Week 10 vs. Atlanta Falcons
Week Ten: Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California
- Date: November 12
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. PST
- Game weather: 59 °F or 15 °C (Mostly Cloudy); wind 14 miles per hour (23 km/h; 12 kn)
- Game attendance: 59,914
- Referee: Jerry Seeman
- TV announcers (CBS): Tim Brant (play-by-play), Dan Jiggetts (color commentator)
- Pro-Football-Reference.com [10]
| Game information
|
|
First quarter
- SF – Joe Montana 1 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 7–0
Second quarter
Third quarter
- SF – Jerry Rice 11 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 35–3
- SF – Mike Cofer 18 yard field goal – 49ers 38–3
Fourth quarter
- SF – Keith Henderson 11 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 45–3
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Top passers
- ATL – Chris Miller, 17/32, 149 Yds
- SF – Joe Montana, 16/19, 270 Yds, 3 TDs
Top rushers
- ATL – John Settle, 8 Car, 31 Yds
- SF – Roger Craig, 17 Car, 109 Yds
Top receivers
- ATL – Floyd Dixon, 4 Rec, 48 Yds
- SF – Tom Rathman, 6 Rec, 43 Yds
Top tacklers
Turnovers
|
|
| Game information
|
|
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
|
Top passers
Top rushers
- GB – Brent Fullwood, 16 Car, 76 Yds
- SF – Roger Craig, 8 Car, 41 Yds
Top receivers
Top tacklers
Turnovers
|
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The Niners fell to the Green Bay Packers in what would be their final loss of the season, as Don Majkowski ran in two touchdowns and threw for a third, overcoming 325 yards by Joe Montana, who was sacked five times. The 49ers appeared to take the lead in the 4th quarter on an interception return for a touchdown, but a penalty nullified the score.
| Game information
|
|
First quarter
Second quarter
- SF – Mike Cofer 44 yard field goal – 49ers 17–7
- SF – Brent Jones 17 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 24–7
- NYG – Bjorn Nittomo 39 yard field goal – 49ers 24–10
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
- NYG – Odessa Turner 7 yard pass from Phil Simms – (Bjorn Nittomo kick) Tied 24–24
- SF – Mike Cofer 45 yard field goal – 49ers 27–24
- SF – Tom Rathman 1 yard rush – (Mike Cofer 49ers 34–24
|
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
- NYG – Zeke Mowatt, 5 Rec, 62 Yds
- SF – Jerry Rice, 7 Rec, 117 Yds, 1 TD
Top tacklers
Turnovers
|
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Week 13 at Atlanta Falcons
| Game information
|
|
First quarter
- SF – Mike Cofer 35 yard field goal – 49ers 3–0
- SF – Mike Cofer 23 yard field goal – 49ers 6–0
Second quarter
- ATL – Greg Davis 46 yard field goal – 49ers 6–3
- ATL – Ron Heller 28 yard pass from Chris Miller – (Greg Davis kick) Falcons 10–6
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
- SF – Steve Young 1 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 20–10
- SF – Mike Cofer 27 yard field goal – 49ers 23–10
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Top passers
- SF – Steve Young, 11/12, 175 Yds, 1 TD
- ATL – Chris Miller, 17/32, 231 Yds, 1 TD, 2 Ints
Top rushers
- SF – Roger Craig, 17 Car, 97 Yds
- ATL – John Settle, 10 Car, 15 Yds
Top receivers
- SF – John Taylor, 5 Rec, 162 Yds, 1 TD
- ATL – Shawn Collins, 5 Rec, 71 Yds
Top tacklers
Turnovers
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| Game information
|
|
First quarter
- LARams – Greg Bell 3 yard rush – (Mike Lansford kick) Rams 7–0
- LARams – Damone Johnson 4 yard pass from Jim Everett – (Mike Lansford kick) Rams 14–0
- LARams – Mike Lansford 25 yard field goal – Rams 17–0
Second quarter
- SF – Mike Cofer 19 yard field goal – Rams 17–3
- SF – John Taylor 92 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) Rams 17–10
Third quarter
- LARams – Buford McGee 13 yard pass from Jim Everett – (Mike Lansford kick) Rams 24–10
Fourth quarter
- LARams – Mike Lansford 22 yard field goal – Rams 27–10
- SF – Mike Wilson 7 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) Rams 27–17
- SF – John Taylor 96 yard pass from Joe Montana – (kick failed) Rams 27–23
- SF – Roger Craig 1 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 30–27
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Top passers
Top rushers
- SF – Roger Craig, 16 Car, 48 Yds, 1 TD
- LARams – Greg Bell, 14 Car, 48 Yds, 1 TD
Top receivers
- SF – John Taylor, 11 Rec, 286 Yds, 2 TDs
- LARams – Aaaron Cox, 3 Rec, 34 Yds
Top tacklers
Turnovers
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In what many 49ers fans consider one of the greatest regular-season wins in team history, the 49ers came back from a 27–10 4th-quarter deficit to beat the Rams 30–27. The Rams had already beaten the 49ers earlier in the year and looked poised to do it again, but the 49ers, with help from John Taylor's big game, took the lead late with Roger Craig's 1-yard touchdown. John Taylor had 11 catches for an astonishing 286 yards receiving, which included a touchdown catch of 92 yards, and another touchdown catch for 96 yards. Joe Montana was 30 for 42 and passed for 458 yards.
| Game information
|
|
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
- SF – Roger Craig 1 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 7–3
Fourth quarter
|
Top passers
Top rushers
- BUF – Larry Kinnebrew, 8 Car, 29 Yds
- SF – Roger Craig, 25 Car, 105 Yds, 1 TD
Top receivers
Top tacklers
Turnovers
|
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| Game information
|
|
First quarter
- SF – Mike Cofer 29 yard field goal – 49ers 3–0
Second quarter
- SF – Mike Cofer 24 yard field goal – 49ers 6–0
- SF – Jerry Rice 29 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 13–0
- SF – Mike Cofer 36 yard field goal – 49ers 16–0
Third quarter
- SF – Mike Cofer 47 yard field goal – 49ers 19–0
Fourth quarter
- SF – Terrence Flagler 29 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 26–0
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Top passers
Top rushers
- CHI – Jim Harbaugh, 7 Car, 44 Yds
- SF – Terrence Flagler, 8 Car, 41 Yds, 1 TD
Top receivers
- CHI – Dennis McKinnon, 3 Rec, 43 Yds
- SF – Jerry Rice, 4 Rec, 101 Yds, 1 TD
Top tacklers
Turnovers
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Standings
Playoffs
NFC Divisional Playoffs: vs. (3) Minnesota Vikings
NFC Divisional Playoff: Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
at Candlestick Park, San Francisco
| Game information
|
|
First quarter
- MIN – Rich Karlis 38 yard field goal – Vikings 3–0
- SF – Jerry Rice 72 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 7–3
Second quarter
Third quarter
- MIN – Rich Karlis 44 yard field goal – 49ers 27–6
Fourth Quarter
- SF – Ronnie Lott 58 yard interception return – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 34–6
- SF – Roger Craig 4 yard rush – Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 41–6
- MIN – Rick Fenney 3 yard rush – (Rich Karlis kick) 49ers 41–13
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
- MIN – Steve Jordan, 9 Rec, 149 Yds
- SF – Jerry Rice, 6 Rec, 114 Yds, 2 TDs
Top tacklers
Turnovers
|
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NFC Championship: vs. (5) Los Angeles Rams
| Game information
|
|
First quarter
- LARams – Mike Lansford 23 yard field goal Rams 3–0
Second quarter
Third quarter
- SF – Mike Cofer 28 yard field goal 49ers 24–3
Fourth quarter
- SF – Mike Cofer 36 yard field goal 49ers 27–3
- SF – Mike Cofer 25 yard field goal 49ers 30–3
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Top passers
Top rushers
- LARams – Greg Bell, 8 Car, 20 Yds
- SF – Roger Craig, 23 Car, 93 Yds, 1 TD
Top receivers
- LARams – Buford McGee, 7 Rec, 53 Yds
- SF – Jerry Rice, 6 Rec, 55 Yds
Top tacklers
Turnovers
|
|
| Game information
|
|
First quarter
Second quarter
- SF – Tom Rathman 1 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 20–3
- SF – Jerry Rice 38 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 27–3
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
- SF – Tom Rathman 3 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 48–10
- SF – Roger Craig 1 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 55–10
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Top passers
Top rushers
- SF – Roger Craig, 20 Car, 69 Yds, 1 TD
- DEN – Bobby Humphrey, 12 Car, 61 Yds
Top receivers
- SF – Jerry Rice, 7 Rec, 148 Yds, 3 TDs
- DEN – Bobby Humphrey, 3 Rec, 38 Yds
Top tacklers
Turnovers
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With the win, the 49ers secured both their second straight Super Bowl (4th title overall), but also the largest win, via margin of victory, in Super Bowl history. However, this would be both the 49ers last Super Bowl until 1994, but also their last with Joe Montana at QB.
Game officials
| Week
|
Opponent
|
Referee
|
Umpire
|
Head Linesman
|
Line Judge
|
Back Judge
|
Side Judge
|
Field Judge
|
Replay
|
| 1
|
at Indianapolis Colts
|
(6) Tom Dooley
|
(101) Bob Boylston
|
(35) Leo Miles
|
(5) Jim Quirk
|
(24) Roy Clymer
|
(62) Duwayne Gandy
|
(86) Bernie Kukar
|
Bill Parkinson
|
| 2
|
at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|
(48) Gordon McCarter
|
(117) Ben Montgomery
|
(81) Dave Anderson
|
(56) Ron Baynes
|
(75) Jim Daopoulos
|
(61) Dick Creed
|
(93) Jack Vaughan
|
Chuck Heberling
|
| 3
|
at Philadelphia Eagles
|
(60) Dick Jorgensen
|
(110) Ron Botchan
|
(121) Sanford Rivers
|
(51) Dale Orem
|
(92) Jim Poole
|
(20) Larry Nemmers
|
(44) Donnie Hampton
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George Sladky
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| 4
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Los Angeles Rams
|
(70) Jerry Seeman
|
(67) John Keck
|
(79) Aaron Pointer
|
(65) Walt Coleman
|
(106) Al Jury
|
(66) Dave Hawk
|
(113) Don Dorkowski
|
Dave Kamanski
|
| 5
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at New Orleans Saints
|
(43) Red Cashion
|
(100) Bob Wagner
|
(37) Burl Toler
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(25) John Alderton
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(52) Ben Tompkins
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(29) Howard Slavin
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(96) Don Hakes
|
Gaylord Bryant
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| 6
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at Dallas Cowboys
|
(12) Ben Dreith
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(88) Dave Moss
|
(55) Tom Barnes
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(41) Dick McKenzie
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(28) Don Wedge
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(16) Doyle Jackson
|
(91) Bill Stanley
|
Cal Lepore
|
| 7
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New England Patriots (at Stanford)
|
(33) Howard Roe
|
(42) Dave Hamilton
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(8) Dale Williams
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(54) Jack Johnson
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(68) Louis Richard
|
(102) Merrill Douglas
|
(18) Bob Lewis
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Royal Cathcart
|
| 8
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at New York Jets
|
(11) Fred Wyant
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(57) Ed Fiffick
|
(17) Jerry Bergman
|
(112) Joe Haynes
|
(36) Bob Moore
|
(63) Bill Carollo
|
(77) Don Orr
|
Fritz Graf
|
| 9
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New Orleans Saints
|
(32) Jim Tunney
|
(115) Hendi Ančićh
|
(26) Mark Baltz
|
(15) Bama Glass
|
(118) Tom Sifferman
|
(97) Nate Jones
|
(82) Pat Mallette
|
Bill Fette
|
| 10
|
Atlanta Falcons
|
(70) Jerry Seeman
|
(67) John Keck
|
(79) Aaron Pointer
|
(65) Walt Coleman
|
(106) Al Jury
|
(66) Dave Hawk
|
(113) Don Dorkowski
|
Dave Kamanski
|
| 11
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Green Bay Packers
|
(105) Dick Hantak
|
(89) Gordon Wells
|
(114) Tom Johnson
|
(39) Don Carlsen
|
(22) Paul Baetz
|
(120) Gary Lane
|
(76) Ed Merrifield
|
Bill Swanson
|
| 12
|
New York Giants
|
(95) Bob McElwee
|
(30) Dennis Riggs
|
(123) Tom White
|
(45) Ron DeSouza
|
(107) Jim Kearney
|
(108) Stan Kemp
|
(84) Bob Wortman
|
Tom Kelleher
|
| 13
|
at Atlanta Falcons
|
(14) Gene Barth
|
(71) Ed Coukart
|
(10) Ron Phares
|
(74) Ray Dodez
|
(38) Bruce Maurer
|
(34) Gerald Austin
|
(31) Dick Dolack
|
Mark Burns
|
| 14
|
at Los Angeles Rams
|
(48) Gordon McCarter
|
(117) Ben Montgomery
|
(81) Dave Anderson
|
(56) Ron Baynes
|
(75) Jim Daopoulos
|
(61) Dick Creed
|
(93) Jack Vaughan
|
Chuck Heberling
|
| 15
|
Buffalo Bills
|
(23) Johnny Grier
|
(78) Art Demmas
|
(87) Paul Weidner
|
(53) Bill Reynolds
|
(80) Tim Millis
|
(90) Gil Mace
|
(119) Ron Spitler
|
Al Sabato
|
| 16
|
Chicago Bears
|
(32) Jim Tunney
|
(115) Hendi Ančićh
|
(26) Mark Baltz
|
(15) Bama Glass
|
(118) Tom Sifferman
|
(97) Nate Jones
|
(82) Pat Mallette
|
Bill Fette
|
| Week
|
Opponent
|
Referee
|
Umpire
|
Head Linesman
|
Line Judge
|
Back Judge
|
Side Judge
|
Field Judge
|
Replay
|
Alternates
|
| NFC Divisional Playoff
|
Minnesota Vikings
|
(6) Tom Dooley
|
(101) Bob Boylston
|
(72) Terry Gierke
|
(112) Joe Haynes
|
(4) Doug Toole
|
(108) Stan Kemp
|
(82) Pat Mallette
|
Bill Fette
|
(113) Don Dorkowski
|
| NFC Championship Game
|
Los Angeles Rams
|
(9) Jerry Markbreit
|
(103) Rex Stuart
|
(111) Earnie Frantz
|
(45) Ron DeSouza
|
(118) Tom Sifferman
|
(47) Tom Fincken
|
(84) Bob Wortman
|
Tom Kelleher
|
|
| Super Bowl XXIV
|
vs. Denver Broncos (at New Orleans, Louisiana)
|
(60) Dick Jorgensen
|
(115) Hendi Ančićh
|
(111) Earnie Frantz
|
(83) Ron Blum
|
(106) Al Jury
|
(34) Gerald Austin
|
(77) Don Orr
|
Al Sabato
|
(105) Dick Hantak
(103) Rex Stuart
|
Pre season Local TV
| Channel
|
Play-by-play
|
Color commentator(s)
|
| KPIX-TV 5
|
|
|
Local Radio
| Flagship station
|
Play-by-play
|
Color commentator(s)
|
Sideline reporter (s)
|
| KGO–AM 810
|
Joe Starkey
|
Wayne Walker
|
|
1990 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl
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Awards and records
- Led NFC with 442 points scored
- Led NFL, 27.6 points per game
- Mike Cofer, Led NFL, 136 Points[12]
- Roger Craig, NFC Pro Bowl
- Ronnie Lott, NFC Pro Bowl
- Guy McIntyre, NFC Pro Bowl
- Joe Montana, Most Valuable Player, Super Bowl XXIV
- Joe Montana, NFL Most Valuable Player Award
- Joe Montana, PFWA NFL MVP
- Joe Montana, NEA NFL MVP
- Joe Montana, NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
- Joe Montana, Offense, UPI NFC Player of the Year
- Joe Montana, Bert Bell Award[13]
- Joe Montana, NFL Passing Leader
- Joe Montana, NFC Pro Bowl
- Joe Montana, Associated Press Athlete of the Year[14]
- Jerry Rice, NFL Leader, Receiving Yards
- Jerry Rice, NFL Leader, Receiving Touchdowns
- Jerry Rice, NFC Pro Bowl
- John Taylor, NFC Pro Bowl
Notes
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