The 49ers (1-3) host the Detroit Lions (1-3) at Candlestick Park for a 1:15 PT kickoff.
Joey Harrington starts at quarterback for Detroit. Olandis Gary runs the ball. Az-Zahir Hakim leads the receivers. Jeff Garcia starts for the 49ers; Garrison Hearst at running back; Terrell Owens at receiver.
A cross-conference home game between two 1-3 teams.[1][2][3]
Joey Harrington and the 1-3 Detroit Lions come to Candlestick Sunday afternoon. The 49ers (1-3), off the Vikings road blowout, host the kind of cross-conference home game where, against a team with the same record, the year's identity tape has the chance to actually produce a win.
Jeff Garcia stays the starter. Garrison Hearst the lead back. Terrell Owens the WR1. The Lions come in 1-3 with Harrington at quarterback and Olandis Gary as the lead back. The kind of home game where 2-3 keeps the year alive.
Favored by 6 at home. The kind of home game where the year's identity tape needs to actually produce a win.
Week 5 across the NFC sees the contenders pulling away. The Buccaneers, Eagles, Cowboys, Vikings, and Saints compete for division titles and wild-card spots. The 49ers (1-3) and Lions (1-3) trail in their divisions. Around the AFC the Patriots, Colts, Chiefs, and Steelers dominate. The Sunday game is the kind of week where the 49ers, against a beatable cross-conference opponent at home, need to actually produce a win.
Through four games the 49ers are 1-3 with a +10 point differential. Jeff Garcia averages 6.4 yards per attempt with four TDs and six INTs. Garrison Hearst averages 56 rushing yards a game. Terrell Owens averages 80 receiving yards a game. The defense allows 21 points per game. The Lions are 1-3 with Joey Harrington at quarterback. Olandis Gary averages 50 rushing yards a game. Az-Zahir Hakim leads the team in receiving. Vegas opens the 49ers as 6-point home favorites; total 41.
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 2-1 | W2 |
| Buffalo Bills | 2-2 | L2 |
| New England Patriots | 2-2 | L1 |
| New York Jets | 0-4 | L4 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 2-2 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 2-2 | L1 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 1-3 | W1 |
| Cleveland Browns | 1-3 | L1 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | 4-0 | W4 |
| Tennessee Titans | 3-1 | W2 |
| Houston Texans | 2-2 | W1 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 0-4 | L4 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 4-0 | W4 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 4-0 | W4 |
| Oakland Raiders | 2-2 | W1 |
| San Diego Chargers | 0-4 | L4 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 3-0 | W3 |
| St. Louis Rams | 2-2 | W1 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 1-3 | -- |
| San Francisco 49ers | 1-3 | L3 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Redskins | 3-1 | W1 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 2-1 | W2 |
| New York Giants | 2-1 | W1 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 1-2 | W1 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 4-0 | W4 |
| Green Bay Packers | 2-2 | W1 |
| Detroit Lions | 1-3 | L3 |
| Chicago Bears | 0-3 | L3 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 3-0 | W3 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2-1 | W1 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 1-3 | L3 |
| New Orleans Saints | 1-3 | L2 |
Reveal each quarter as you watch, the next quarter stays hidden until you tap it.
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 49ers | Terrell Owens 6 yard pass from Jeff Garcia ( Owen Pochman kick) | 0-7 |
| 49ers | Owen Pochman 48 yard field goal | 0-10 |
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 49ers | Aaron Walker 14 yard pass from Jeff Garcia ( Owen Pochman kick) | 0-17 |
| Lions | Jason Hanson 28 yard field goal | 3-17 |
| Lions | Mikhael Ricks 6 yard pass from Joey Harrington ( Jason Hanson kick) | 10-17 |
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 49ers | Jeff Garcia 1 yard rush ( Owen Pochman kick) | 10-24 |
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Lions | Olandis Gary 2 yard rush ( Jason Hanson kick) | 17-24 |
Jeff Garcia threw two touchdown passes and the 49ers beat the Detroit Lions 24-17 at Candlestick Park. Garcia finished 15-of-27 for 192 yards. Terrell Owens caught five for 79 with a touchdown. Garrison Hearst ran for 74. Joey Harrington threw two interceptions. Olandis Gary ran for 64 with a touchdown. The 49ers improved to 2-3 in the home win.[1][2][3]
Jeff Garcia threw two touchdown passes Sunday afternoon at Candlestick. The 49ers beat the Detroit Lions 24-17 in the kind of cross-conference home win where, after the disappointing road blowout to the Vikings, the year's identity tape produced the kind of competitive game the new Erickson era was hoping for.
Garcia was 15-of-27 for 192 with the two TDs. Terrell Owens caught five for 79 with a touchdown. Garrison Hearst ran for 74. Joey Harrington threw two interceptions. The defense produced the kind of complete-team game the Erickson era is supposed to deliver.
2-3. The kind of cross-conference home win where the year's identity tape, off the blowout, produced a competitive 24-17 game. The Seattle Seahawks on the road next Sunday in another NFC West matchup. The kind of October where the year's competitive identity, with the new staff's offensive system actually producing, has a chance to keep the year alive.
49ers 24, Lions 17. Margin: +7. Five-game record: 2-3, +17 differential.
* Jeff Garcia: 15-of-27 for 192, 2 TDs (Owens + 1), 1 INT.
* Garrison Hearst: 19 carries for 74.
* Terrell Owens: 5 catches for 79, 1 TD.
* Joey Harrington: 19-of-35 for 200, 1 TD, 2 INTs.
* Olandis Gary: 14 carries for 64, 1 TD.
* Az-Zahir Hakim: receiving production.
* 49ers D: 2 INTs of Harrington.
* 49ers 2-3; Lions 1-4.
A 24-17 cross-conference home win over the Detroit Lions at Candlestick. The 49ers improve to 2-3.
How it unfolded
The 49ers scored on their opening drive with a Garcia touchdown to make it 7-0. The Lions answered with a touchdown to tie at 7-7. The second quarter was a 49ers field goal and a Garcia second touchdown to push the lead to 17-7 at halftime. The third quarter was an Olandis Gary touchdown to make it 17-14. The fourth quarter was a 49ers touchdown to push the lead to 24-14, then a Lions field goal to close it 24-17. The defense closed it out with the final possession.
The turning point
Jeff Garcia's second-quarter touchdown that pushed the lead to 17-7. With the score tied 7-7 and the Lions' offense looking like it could match the 49ers' production, Garcia's second TD gave the team the two-score lead they used to manage the rest of the day.
By the numbers
Garcia 192 passing on 27 attempts with two TDs and an INT. Hearst 74 rushing on 19 carries. Owens 79 receiving on 5 catches with a TD. Harrington 200 on 35 attempts with a TD and two INTs. Olandis Gary 64 rushing with a TD.
Personnel watch
Jeff Garcia's two-touchdown passing day. Terrell Owens's touchdown reception. Garrison Hearst's productive rushing. The defense's two interceptions of Harrington. The kind of cross-conference home win where the new staff's offense and defense both produced.
What it means
2-3 with the Seahawks on the road next Sunday. The kind of cross-conference home win where, after the Vikings road blowout, the year's identity tape produced a credible-and-winning performance. The kind of October where the team's competitive arc, with the new staff's coaching looking like it could produce, has a chance to keep the year alive.
| Player | C/A | Yds | TD | Int | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO | |||||
| Jeff Garcia | 15/27 | 192 | 2 | 1 | |
| DET | |||||
| Joey Harrington | 19/35 | 200 | 1 | 2 | |
| Az-Zahir Hakim | 1/1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | |
| Player | Att | Yds | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO | ||||
| Garrison Hearst | 19 | 74 | 0 | 15 |
| Jeff Garcia | 11 | 35 | 1 | 12 |
| Kevan Barlow | 7 | 24 | 0 | 8 |
| Arnaz Battle | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Fred Beasley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DET | ||||
| Olandis Gary | 14 | 64 | 1 | 14 |
| Shawn Bryson | 6 | 20 | 0 | 9 |
| Player | Rec | Yds | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO | ||||
| Terrell Owens | 5 | 79 | 1 | 30 |
| Kevan Barlow | 2 | 33 | 0 | 22 |
| Brandon Lloyd | 1 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Tai Streets | 4 | 21 | 0 | 6 |
| Aaron Walker | 1 | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Garrison Hearst | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Jed Weaver | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| DET | ||||
| Mikhael Ricks | 4 | 76 | 1 | 37 |
| Charles Rogers | 4 | 51 | 0 | 21 |
| Az-Zahir Hakim | 3 | 26 | 0 | 18 |
| Casey Fitzsimmons | 2 | 22 | 0 | 12 |
| Cory Schlesinger | 3 | 21 | 0 | 10 |
| Olandis Gary | 2 | 14 | 0 | 12 |
| Shawn Bryson | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Bill Schroeder | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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