The 49ers (6-5) host the Seattle Seahawks (7-4) at Candlestick Park on Sun November 24, 1985.
Joe Montana continues. Roger Craig and Wendell Tyler share the backfield. The Seahawks start Dave Krieg at quarterback with Curt Warner at running back.
Seattle is 7-4 and the AFC's wild card leader. Curt Warner is one of the AFC's top backs. The 49ers need the win to continue the closing stretch.[1][2][3]
Dave Krieg and the Seahawks are the AFC's wild card leader. Curt Warner ran for 1,449 yards in 1983 before a knee injury; healthy again in 1985. The 49ers' defense must hold him to maintain field position.
Montana threw zero interceptions in each of the last two games. The consistency has returned. If Craig extends his 1,000-yard pace — 151 more yards to go — the 49ers' dual-threat identity is fully restored.
Week twelve is the Thanksgiving Sunday home game. The 49ers (6-5) are in the NFC wild card race. The Seahawks (7-4) are the AFC wild card leader. The Bears (12-0) remain undefeated. The Rams (7-5) are fading in the NFC West. The 49ers' Sunday home game against Seattle is a cross-conference matchup that matters for both teams' wild card calculations.
Through eleven games the 49ers are 6-5 with a plus 55 differential. The Seahawks are 7-4 with a plus 32. Krieg is 193 of 318, 2,578 yards, nineteen touchdowns, ten interceptions. Warner has 184 carries for 840 yards. Montana is 225 of 382, 2,595 yards, 17 TDs, seven INTs on the year. Craig needs 151 more rushing yards to reach 1,000 on the year.
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 6-5 | W3 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 5-6 | L1 |
| Cleveland Browns | 5-6 | W1 |
| Houston Oilers | 4-7 | L2 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| New England Patriots | 8-3 | W6 |
| New York Jets | 8-3 | W1 |
| Miami Dolphins | 7-4 | W2 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 3-8 | L3 |
| Buffalo Bills | 2-9 | L1 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 8-3 | W2 |
| Los Angeles Raiders | 7-4 | W1 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 6-5 | L1 |
| San Diego Chargers | 5-6 | L1 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 3-8 | L7 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 8-3 | L2 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 6-5 | W1 |
| New Orleans Saints | 3-8 | L6 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 2-9 | W1 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 11-0 | W11 |
| Detroit Lions | 6-5 | W1 |
| Green Bay Packers | 5-6 | W2 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 5-6 | L2 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1-10 | L1 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 7-4 | L1 |
| New York Giants | 7-4 | L1 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 6-5 | W2 |
| Washington Redskins | 6-5 | W1 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 4-7 | L2 |
Reveal each quarter as you watch, the next quarter stays hidden until you tap it.
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| No scoring this quarter. | ||
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 49ers | Freddie Solomon 27 yard pass from Joe Montana (Ray Wersching kick) | 0-7 |
| 49ers | Safety, Harty tackled Warner in end zone | 0-9 |
| 49ers | Ray Wersching 32 yard field goal | 0-12 |
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| No scoring this quarter. | ||
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 49ers | Dwight Clark 22 yard pass from Joe Montana (Ray Wersching kick) | 0-19 |
| Seahawks | Sam Merriman special teams fumble recovery in end zone | 6-19 |
Joe Montana threw two touchdown passes and the 49ers' defense held Curt Warner to 79 yards in a 19-6 home win over the Seattle Seahawks at Candlestick Park. Montana finished 17 of 34 for 237 yards with three interceptions. The 49ers rushed for 146 yards. Krieg threw for 168 yards and no touchdowns. The 49ers moved to 7-5.[1][2][3]
The 49ers won 19-6 in a defensive game where Montana threw three interceptions but the defense produced six sacks of Krieg. Montana's 237 yards and two touchdowns produced the scoring despite the three picks — the defense's six sacks limited Krieg to 168 yards and zero touchdowns.
Craig rushed for 70 yards on 18 carries, gaining ground toward the 1,000-yard milestone. Tyler added 76 yards. The 49ers' run game produced 146 yards on 36 carries to supplement Montana's inconsistent passing day. Warner was held to 79 yards on 23 carries.
Krieg went 14 of 31 for 168 yards. The Seahawks' 6 points came on two field goals — the defense held them scoreless in the end zone. The 19-6 final left the 49ers at 7-5 with four games remaining.
49ers 19, Seahawks 6. Margin: plus 13. Record: 7-5.
A 19-6 home win over the Seattle Seahawks. The defense's six sacks carry the result despite Montana's three interceptions.
How it unfolded
Montana's first touchdown came in the second quarter. The 49ers built a 13-6 halftime lead on two scoring drives. A Montana touchdown in the third extended it to 19-6. The Seahawks never reached the end zone.
The turning point
The defense's six sacks. Each sack converted a Seahawks drive into a punt or turnover. Krieg's 168 yards on 31 attempts reflected the pressure disrupting every play sequence.
By the numbers
Montana 17 of 34 at 7.0 per attempt, two touchdowns, three interceptions. The defense's six sacks were the game's decisive statistic. Craig 70 on 18 carries. Tyler 76 on 11 carries. Warner held to 79 yards on 23 carries.
What it means
7-5 heading to Washington. Three games left. Win all three and the 49ers reach the playoffs.
| SF | Opp | |
|---|---|---|
| Team totals | ||
| First Downs | 15 | 21 |
| Total Yards | 252 | 376 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 4 |
| Passing | ||
| Comp/Att | 17/41 | 17/34 |
| Pass yards | 212 | 237 |
| Pass TD | 0 | 2 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 3 |
| Sacks taken | 5 | 1 |
| Sack yards lost | 35 | 7 |
| Net pass yards | 177 | 230 |
| Rushing | ||
| Rushes | 26 | 36 |
| Rush yards | 75 | 146 |
| Rush TD | 0 | 0 |
| Discipline | ||
| Fumbles | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Penalties | 13 | 3 |
| Penalty yards | 93 | 30 |
| Player | C/A | Yds | TD | Int | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO | |||||
| Joe Montana #16 | 17/33 | 237 | 2 | 3 | 57.3 |
| Derrick Harmon | 0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.6 |
| SEA | |||||
| Dave Krieg | 11/30 | 139 | 0 | 1 | 38.1 |
| Gale Gilbert | 6/11 | 73 | 0 | 1 | 37.3 |
| Player | Att | Yds | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO | ||||
| Wendell Tyler #26 | 13 | 70 | 0 | 30 |
| Roger Craig #33 | 15 | 54 | 0 | 14 |
| Joe Montana #16 | 6 | 23 | 0 | 11 |
| Derrick Harmon | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Jerry Rice #80 | 1 | -4 | 0 | -4 |
| SEA | ||||
| Curt Warner | 19 | 48 | 0 | 10 |
| Eric Lane | 6 | 20 | 0 | 12 |
| Dave Krieg | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Player | Rec | Yds | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO | ||||
| Roger Craig #33 | 6 | 76 | 0 | 33 |
| Dwight Clark #87 | 4 | 42 | 1 | 22 |
| Jerry Rice #80 | 2 | 42 | 0 | 28 |
| Russ Francis #81 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 24 |
| Freddie Solomon #88 | 2 | 33 | 1 | 27 |
| Carl Monroe | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| SEA | ||||
| Steve Largent | 4 | 91 | 0 | 35 |
| Paul Skansi | 3 | 34 | 0 | 16 |
| Daryl Turner | 3 | 33 | 0 | 14 |
| Curt Warner | 3 | 23 | 0 | 11 |
| Charle Young | 2 | 17 | 0 | 9 |
| Eric Lane | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Byron Walker | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
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