The 49ers (4-2-1) travel to Milwaukee County Stadium for a 1:00 PM CT kickoff against the Green Bay Packers (1-6) on Sun October 26, 1986.
Jeff Kemp continues at quarterback in his final start before Montana's return. Roger Craig leads the backfield. The Packers start Randy Wright at quarterback.
Green Bay is 1-6 and the NFC North's last-place team. Montana's return from back surgery is expected in one to two weeks.[1][2][3]
The Packers at 1-6 are the NFC's weakest team through seven games. Randy Wright has been the Packers' starter all year, limited by a surrounding cast that cannot generate the defensive stops needed for wins. The 49ers come in at 4-2-1 with Kemp in his final stretch before Montana's return.
Milwaukee County Stadium draws smaller crowds than Lambeau and plays as a quieter road venue. Kemp needs one clean performance to hand the offense back to Montana with the wild card picture intact.
Week eight is the late October road game. The 49ers (4-2-1) are 1.5 games behind the Rams (6-1) in the NFC West. The Packers (1-6) are in the NFC North's last place. The Bears (7-0) remain the conference's undefeated team. The Giants (7-0) lead the NFC East. The 49ers' road game in Milwaukee is a mid-table crossover matchup — the kind of game Kemp's backup starting run needs to finish cleanly before Montana's return.
Through seven games the 49ers are 4-2-1 with a plus 63 differential. The Packers are 1-6 with a minus 49. Randy Wright has thrown for 1,158 yards. Jeff Kemp is 116 of 198, 1,531 yards, twelve touchdowns, eight interceptions in six starts. Craig has 189 carries for 650 yards through seven games. Rice has 30 catches for 481 yards and six touchdowns. Montana's return from back surgery is imminent.
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 5-2 | W3 |
| Cleveland Browns | 4-3 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 1-6 | L3 |
| Houston Oilers | 1-6 | L6 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 6-1 | W5 |
| New England Patriots | 4-3 | W1 |
| Buffalo Bills | 2-5 | W1 |
| Miami Dolphins | 2-5 | L1 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 0-7 | L7 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 6-1 | L1 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 5-2 | W1 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 4-3 | W1 |
| Los Angeles Raiders | 4-3 | W4 |
| San Diego Chargers | 1-6 | L6 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | 5-1-1 | T1 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 5-2 | W1 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 4-2-1 | T1 |
| New Orleans Saints | 3-4 | W2 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 6-1 | L1 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 5-2 | W2 |
| Detroit Lions | 3-4 | L1 |
| Green Bay Packers | 1-6 | W1 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1-6 | L4 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Redskins | 6-1 | W1 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 5-2 | W2 |
| New York Giants | 5-2 | L1 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 2-5 | L2 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 1-6 | L1 |
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| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Packers | Paul Ott Carruth 1 yard rush (Al Del Greco kick) | 0-7 |
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Packers | Mark Lewis 3 yard pass from Randy Wright (Al Del Greco kick) | 0-14 |
| 49ers | Jerry Rice 4 yard pass from Mike Moroski (Ray Wersching kick) | 7-14 |
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 49ers | Mike Moroski 9 yard rush (Ray Wersching kick) | 14-14 |
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 49ers | Ronnie Lott 55 yard interception return (Ray Wersching kick) | 21-14 |
| Packers | Al Del Greco 22 yard field goal | 21-17 |
| 49ers | Ray Wersching 27 yard field goal | 24-17 |
| 49ers | Tory Nixon 88 yard interception return (Ray Wersching kick) | 31-17 |
Jeff Kemp threw one touchdown pass and Roger Craig rushed for 92 yards with one touchdown as the 49ers beat the Green Bay Packers 31-17 at Milwaukee County Stadium. Kemp finished 17 of 29 for 147 yards with one interception. The 49ers' defense intercepted Randy Wright three times. Green Bay rushed for 152 yards. The 49ers moved to 5-2-1.[1][2][3]
Kemp's 17-of-29, 147-yard, one-touchdown performance was the year's quietest passing game — but the defense's three Wright interceptions provided the turnover margin the 49ers needed to win comfortably. The 31-17 final came despite Green Bay's 152-yard rushing performance outgaining the 49ers' 92 yards on the ground.
Each of the defense's three interceptions converted into scoring drives. The Packers could run the ball but Wright's three interceptions on 57 attempts reflected the pressure the 49ers' secondary generated. Craig's one rushing touchdown in the third quarter was the game's decisive scoring play.
The 31-17 road win at Milwaukee was Kemp's final start of the year. Montana's back surgery rehabilitation was complete, and the franchise quarterback returned in Week 9 at New Orleans.
49ers 31, Packers 17. Margin: plus 14. Record: 5-2-1.
A 31-17 road win at Milwaukee County Stadium. Kemp's final start produces a win on the defense's three turnovers.
How it unfolded
The 49ers led 14-10 at halftime on two scoring drives. The defense's interceptions in the second half stopped two Green Bay comebacks. Craig's rushing score in the third gave the 49ers the comfortable lead.
The turning point
The defense's three Wright interceptions. Each stopped a Packers drive and gave the offense favorable field position. Green Bay's ground game produced 152 yards but the passing game's turnovers offset every rushing advantage.
By the numbers
Kemp 17 of 29 at 5.1 per attempt — the lowest efficiency of his starting run. Defense three interceptions. Craig 92 yards on 24 carries. Wright 345 yards but three interceptions.
What it means
5-2-1 heading to New Orleans. Montana returns for Week 9 at the Superdome. Kemp went 5-2-1 as the starter, filling in competently through the surgery absence.
| SF | Opp | |
|---|---|---|
| Team totals | ||
| First Downs | 16 | 29 |
| Total Yards | 222 | 464 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 4 |
| Passing | ||
| Comp/Att | 17/29 | 32/57 |
| Pass yards | 147 | 345 |
| Pass TD | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 3 |
| Sacks taken | 2 | 3 |
| Sack yards lost | 17 | 33 |
| Net pass yards | 130 | 312 |
| Rushing | ||
| Rushes | 24 | 35 |
| Rush yards | 92 | 152 |
| Rush TD | 1 | 1 |
| Discipline | ||
| Fumbles | 3 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 1 |
| Penalties | 5 | 14 |
| Penalty yards | 30 | 111 |
| Player | C/A | Yds | TD | Int | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO | |||||
| Mike Moroski | 17/29 | 147 | 1 | 1 | 69.2 |
| GNB | |||||
| Randy Wright | 30/54 | 328 | 1 | 3 | 56.7 |
| Chuck Fusina | 2/3 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 81.2 |
| Player | Att | Yds | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO | ||||
| Roger Craig #33 | 12 | 39 | 0 | 7 |
| Joe Cribbs | 8 | 39 | 0 | 14 |
| Mike Moroski | 4 | 14 | 1 | 9 |
| GNB | ||||
| Paul Ott Carruth | 9 | 52 | 1 | 23 |
| Gary Ellerson | 13 | 48 | 0 | 18 |
| Kenneth Davis | 6 | 33 | 0 | 12 |
| Randy Wright | 1 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Gerry Ellis | 5 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| Phil Epps | 1 | -8 | 0 | -8 |
| Player | Rec | Yds | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO | ||||
| Jerry Rice #80 | 4 | 49 | 1 | 16 |
| Dwight Clark #87 | 3 | 33 | 0 | 15 |
| Roger Craig #33 | 5 | 24 | 0 | 6 |
| Russ Francis #81 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 9 |
| Joe Cribbs | 2 | 19 | 0 | 14 |
| GNB | ||||
| James Lofton | 7 | 88 | 0 | 28 |
| Walter Stanley | 2 | 71 | 0 | 48 |
| Phil Epps | 7 | 69 | 0 | 24 |
| Gerry Ellis | 4 | 49 | 0 | 29 |
| Eddie Lee Ivery | 3 | 24 | 0 | 12 |
| Paul Ott Carruth | 3 | 16 | 0 | 19 |
| Dan Ross | 3 | 14 | 0 | 7 |
| Gary Ellerson | 2 | 11 | 0 | 6 |
| Mark Lewis | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
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