NFL team season (won 4th Super Bowl)
1989 San Francisco 49ers season |
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Owner | Eddie DeBartolo, Jr. |
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General manager | John McVay and Carmen Policy |
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Head coach | George Seifert |
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Offensive coordinator | Mike Holmgren |
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Defensive coordinator | Bill McPherson |
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Home field | Candlestick Park |
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Results |
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Record | 14–2 |
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Division place | 1st NFC West |
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Playoff finish | Won Divisional Playoffs (vs. Vikings) 41–13 Won NFC Championship (vs. Rams) 30–3 Won Super Bowl XXIV (vs. Broncos) 55–10 |
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Pro Bowlers | - QB Joe Montana
- RB Roger Craig
- WR Jerry Rice
- WR John Taylor
- G Guy McIntyre
- FS Ronnie Lott
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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
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Training Camp
The 1989 San Francisco 49ers season held training camp at Sierra College in Rocklin, California.
Personnel
Staff
1989 San Francisco 49ers staff | Front office Head coaches Offensive coaches | | | Defensive coaches - Defensive coordinator – Bill McPherson
- Defensive line – John Marshall
- Linebackers – Bob Zeman
- Defensive backs – Ray Rhodes
- Defensive assistant – Tommy Hart
Special teams coaches Strength and conditioning - Physical development coordinator – Jerry Attaway
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Roster
1989 San Francisco 49ers final roster |
| Quarterbacks Running backs Wide receivers Tight ends | | Offensive linemen Defensive linemen | | Linebackers Defensive backs Special teams | | Reserve lists - 24 Harry Sydney RB (IRTooltip Injured reserve)
- 49 Jeff Fuller S (IRTooltip Injured reserve)
- 50 Riki Ellison LB (IRTooltip Injured reserve)
- 55 Jim Fahnhorst LB (IRTooltip Injured reserve)
- 65 Jeff Bregel G (IRTooltip Injured reserve)
- 72 Jeff Stover DE (PUPTooltip Physically unable to perform)
- 83 Terry Greer WR (IRTooltip Injured reserve)
- 88 Mike Sherrard WR (PUPTooltip Physically unable to perform)
- 95 Michael Carter NT (IRTooltip Injured reserve)
- -- Chris Washington LB (IRTooltip Injured reserve)
Practice squad Rookies in italics 47 active, 10 inactive, 4 practice squad |
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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 | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Attendance | Recap |
1 | September 10 | at Indianapolis Colts | W 30–24 | 1–0 | Hoosier Dome | 60,111 | Recap |
2 | September 17 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 20–16 | 2–0 | Tampa Stadium | 64,087 | Recap |
3 | September 24 | at Philadelphia Eagles | W 38–28 | 3–0 | Veterans Stadium | 66,042 | Recap |
4 | October 1 | Los Angeles Rams | L 12–13 | 3–1 | Candlestick Park | 64,250 | Recap |
5 | October 8 | at New Orleans Saints | W 24–20 | 4–1 | Louisiana Superdome | 60,488 | Recap |
6 | October 15 | at Dallas Cowboys | W 31–14 | 5–1 | Texas Stadium | 61,077 | Recap |
7 | October 22 | New England Patriots | W 37–20 | 6–1 | Stanford Stadium[A] | 51,781 | Recap |
8 | October 29 | at New York Jets | W 23–10 | 7–1 | Giants Stadium | 62,805 | Recap |
9 | November 6 | New Orleans Saints | W 31–13 | 8–1 | Candlestick Park | 60,667 | Recap |
10 | November 12 | Atlanta Falcons | W 45–3 | 9–1 | Candlestick Park | 59,914 | Recap |
11 | November 19 | Green Bay Packers | L 17–21 | 9–2 | Candlestick Park | 62,219 | Recap |
12 | November 27 | New York Giants | W 34–24 | 10–2 | Candlestick Park | 63,461 | Recap |
13 | December 3 | at Atlanta Falcons | W 23–10 | 11–2 | Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium | 43,128 | Recap |
14 | December 11 | at Los Angeles Rams | W 30–27 | 12–2 | Anaheim Stadium | 67,959 | Recap |
15 | December 17 | Buffalo Bills | W 21–10 | 13–2 | Candlestick Park | 60,927 | Recap |
16 | December 24 | Chicago Bears | W 26–0 | 14–2 | Candlestick Park | 60,207 | Recap |
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. |
Season summary
Week One: San Francisco 49ers at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
49ers | 3 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 30 |
Colts | 3 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 24 |
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 |
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 | Top passers - SF – Joe Montana, 15/26, 233 Yds, 1 TD
- IND – Chris Chandler, 14/32, 200 Yds, 1 TD, 1 Int
Top rushers - SF – Roger Craig, 24 Car, 131 Yds, 2 TDs
- IND – Eric Dickerson, 19 Car, 106 Yds
Top receivers - SF – Jerry Rice, 6 Rec, 163 Yds, 1 TD
- IND – Bill Brooks, 4 Rec, 80 Yds, 1 TD
Top tacklers Turnovers | |
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 Two: San Francisco 49ers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
49ers | 0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 20 |
Buccaneers | 3 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 16 |
at Tampa Stadium, Tampa, Florida
- Date: September 17
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. PDT
- Game weather: 82 °F (27.8 °C); wind 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/h; 5.2 kn)
- Game attendance: 64,087
- Referee: Gordon McCarter
- TV announcers (CBS): Dick Stockton (play-by-play), Dan Fouts (color commentator)
- Pro-Football-Reference.com [10]
Game information |
First quarter Second quarter - SF – Mike Cofer 47 yard field goal – Tied 3–3
- SF – Mike Cofer 32 yard field goal – 49ers 6–3
Third quarter 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 | |
Week Three: San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
49ers | 7 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 38 |
Eagles | 9 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 28 |
at Veterans Stadium, Philadelphia
- Date: September 24
- Game time: 10:00 a.m. PDT
- Game weather: 52 °F (11.1 °C); wind 10 miles per hour (16 km/h; 8.7 kn)
- Game attendance: 66,042
- Referee: Dick Jorgensen
- TV announcers (CBS): Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Terry Bradshaw (color commentator)
- Pro-Football-Reference.com [10]
Game information |
First quarter Second quarter - PHI – Luis Zendejas 35 yard field goal – Eagles 12–7
- SF – Mike Cofer 32 yard field goal – Eagles 12–10
Third quarter Fourth quarter | Top passers Top rushers Top receivers Top tacklers Turnovers | |
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.
Week Four: Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Rams | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 13 |
49ers | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California
- Date: October 1
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. PDT
- Game weather: 69 °F or 20.6 °C (Sunny); wind 15 miles per hour (24 km/h; 13 kn)
- Game attendance: 64,250
- Referee: Jerry Seeman
- TV announcers (CBS): Dick Stockton (play-by-play), Dan Fouts (color commentator)
- Pro-Football-Reference.com [10]
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 Third quarter Fourth quarter - SF – Mike Cofer 17 yard field goal – 49ers 12–10
- LARams – Mike Lansford 26 yard field goal – Rams 13–12
| Top passers Top rushers - LARams – Greg Bell, 14 Car, 33 Yds
- SF – Roger Craig, 18 Car, 67 Yds
Top receivers Top tacklers Turnovers | |
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 |
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter - SF – John Taylor 21 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) Tied 17–17
- NO – Morten Andersen 39 yard field goal – Saints 20–17
- SF – John Taylor 32 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 24–20
| Top passers Top rushers - SF – Roger Craig, 18 Car, 70 Yds
- NO – Craig Heyward, 4 Car, 21 Yds
Top receivers Top tacklers Turnovers | |
Week Six: San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
49ers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 31 |
Cowboys | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
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 |
First quarter Second quarter - SF – Brent Jones 36 yard pass from Steve Young – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 7–0
- DAL – Kelvin Martin 32 yard pass from Steve Walsh – (Roger Ruzek kick) Tied 7–7
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
| Top passers - SF – Steve Young, 13/18, 174 Yds, 2 TDs, 1 Int
- DAL – Steve Walsh, 23/36, 294 Yds, 1 TD, 2 Ints
Top rushers - SF – Steve Young, 11 Car, 79 Yds
- DAL – Darryl Clack, 12 Car, 32 Yds, 1 TD
Top receivers Top tacklers Turnovers | |
This game was played at Stanford Stadium, as Candlestick Park had sustained damage in the Loma Prieta earthquake five days earlier.
Week Seven: New England Patriots at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Patriots | 0 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 20 |
49ers | 0 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 37 |
at Stanford Stadium, Stanford, California
- Date: October 22
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. PDT
- Game weather: 63 °F (17.2 °C); wind 16 miles per hour (26 km/h; 14 kn)
- Game attendance: 51,781
- Referee: Howard Roe
- TV announcers (NBC): Dick Enberg (play-by-play), Bill Walsh (color commentator)
- Pro-Football-Reference.com [10]
Game information |
First quarter Second quarter - NE – Stanley Morgan 55 yard pass from Steve Grogan – (Greg Davis kick) – Patriots 7–0
- SF – Jerry Rice 3 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) Tied 7–7
- SF – Mike Cofer 23 yard field goal – 49ers 10–7
- NE – Greg Davis 49 yard field goal – Tied 10–10
- SF – Wesley Walls 1 yard pass from Steve Young – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 17–10
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
| Top passers - NE – Steve Grogan, 15/29, 240 Yds, 2 TDs, 2 Ints
- SF – Steve Young, 11/12, 188 Yds, 3 TDs
Top rushers - NE – John Stephens, 21 Car, 63 Yds
- SF – Roger Craig, 22 Car, 66 Yds, 1 TD
Top receivers Top tacklers Turnovers | |
Week Eight: San Francisco 49ers at New York Jets – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
49ers | 7 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
Jets | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Date: October 29
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. PST
- Game weather: 64 °F (17.8 °C); wind 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/h; 5.2 kn)
- Game attendance: 62,805
- Referee: Fred Wyant
- TV announcers (CBS): Dick Stockton (play-by-play), Dan Fouts (color commentator)
- Pro-Football-Reference.com [10]
Game information |
First quarter - SF – Brent Jones 10 yard pass from Steve Young – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 7–0
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 - SF – Steve Young, 13/20, 182 Yds, 1 TD
- NYJ – Ken O'Brien, 25/36, 203 Yds
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 | |
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.
Week Nine: New Orleans Saints at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Saints | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
49ers | 7 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 31 |
at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California
- Date: November 6
- Game time: 6:00 p.m. PST
- Game weather: 54 °F or 12.2 °C (Clear); wind 11 miles per hour (18 km/h; 9.6 kn)
- Game attendance: 60,667
- Referee: Jim Tunney
- TV announcers (ABC): Al Michaels (play-by-play), Dan Dierdorf and Frank Gifford (color commentators)
- Pro-Football-Reference.com [10]
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
| Top passers Top rushers - NO – Dalton Hilliard, 18 Car, 80 Yds, 1 TD
- SF – Roger Craig, 17 Car, 51 Yds
Top receivers Top tacklers Turnovers | |
Week Ten: Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Falcons | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
49ers | 7 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 45 |
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 - ATL – Chris Miller 23 yard field goal – 49ers 7–3
- SF – Jerry Rice 38 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 14–3
- SF – Charles Haley 3 yard fumble return – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 21–3
- SF – John Taylor 2 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 28–3
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
| 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 | |
Week Eleven: Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Packers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
49ers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 17 |
at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California
- Date: November 19
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. PST
- Game weather: 72 °F or 22.2 °C (Sunny); wind 4 miles per hour (6.4 km/h; 3.5 kn)
- Game attendance: 62,219
- Referee: Dick Hantak
- TV announcers (CBS): Dick Stockton (play-by-play), Dan Fouts (color commentator)
- Pro-Football-Reference.com [10]
Game information |
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter | Top passers Top rushers Top receivers Top tacklers Turnovers | |
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 - NYG – Dave Meggett, 5 Car, 29 Yds
- SF – Roger Craig, 20 Car, 49 Yds
Top receivers Top tacklers Turnovers | |
Week Thirteen: San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
49ers | 6 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 23 |
Falcons | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
at Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium, Atlanta
- Date: December 3
- Game time: 10:00 a.m. PST
- Game weather: 39 °F (3.9 °C); wind 8 miles per hour (13 km/h; 7.0 kn), wind chill 30 °F or −1.1 °C
- Game attendance: 43,128
- Referee: Gene Barth
- TV announcers (CBS): James Brown (play-by-play), Ken Stabler (color commentator)
- Pro-Football-Reference.com [10]
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 - SF – John Taylor 38 yard pass from Steve Young – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 13–10
Fourth quarter - SF – Steve Young 1 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 20–10
- SF – Mike Cofer 27 yard field goal – 49ers 23–10
| 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 | |
Game information |
First quarter 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 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
| 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 | |
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.
Week Fifteen: Buffalo Bills at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Bills | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
49ers | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 21 |
at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California
- Date: December 17
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. PST
- Game weather: 47 °F (8.3 °C); wind 8 miles per hour (13 km/h; 7.0 kn)
- Game attendance: 60,927
- Referee: Johnny Grier
- TV announcers (NBC): Dick Enberg (play-by-play), Bill Walsh (color commentator)
- Pro-Football-Reference.com [10]
Game information |
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter - SF – Roger Craig 1 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 7–3
Fourth quarter - SF – Steve Young 2 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 14–3
- SF – Jerry Rice 8 yard pass from Steve Young – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 21–3
- BUF – Jim Kelly 1 yard rush – (Scott Norwood kick) 49ers 21–10
| Top passers - BUF – Jim Kelly, 26/42, 265 Yds, 3 Ints
- SF – Steve Young, 9/19, 166 Yds, 1 TD, 2 Ints
Top rushers - BUF – Larry Kinnebrew, 8 Car, 29 Yds
- SF – Roger Craig, 25 Car, 105 Yds, 1 TD
Top receivers Top tacklers Turnovers | |
Week Sixteen: Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Bears | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
49ers | 3 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 26 |
at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California
- Date: December 24
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. PST
- Game weather: 46 °F (7.8 °C); wind 8 miles per hour (13 km/h; 7.0 kn)
- Game attendance: 60,207
- Referee: Jim Tunney
- TV announcers (CBS): Pat Summerall (play-by-play), John Madden (color commentator)
- Pro-Football-Reference.com [10]
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 – Terrance Flagler 29 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 26–0
| Top passers Top rushers - CHI – Jim Harbuagh, 7 Car, 44 Yds
- SF – Terrance Flagler, 8 Car, 41 Yds, 1 TD
Top receivers Top tacklers Turnovers | |
Standings
Playoffs
NFC Divisional Playoffs: vs. (3) Minnesota Vikings
NFC Divisional Playoff: Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Vikings | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 |
49ers | 7 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 41 |
at Candlestick Park, San Francisco
- Date: January 6, 1990 (Sat)
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. PST
- Game weather: 48 °F (9 °C); wind 8
- Game attendance: 64,585
- Referee: Tom Dooley
- TV announcers (CBS): Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Terry Bradshaw (color commentator), Irv Cross (sideline reporter)
- Pro-Football-Reference.com [10]
Game information |
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter 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
| Top passers Top rushers - MIN – Herschel Walker, 9 Car, 29 Yds
- SF – Roger Craig, 18 Car, 125 Yds, 1 TD
Top receivers - MIN – Steve Jordan, 9 Rec, 149 Yds
- SF – Jerry Rice, 6 Rec, 114 Yds, 2 TDs
Top tacklers Turnovers | |
NFC Championship: vs. (5) Los Angeles Rams
Game information |
First quarter Second quarter - SF – Brent Jones 20 yard pass from Joe Montana (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 7–3
- SF – Roger Craig 1 yard rush (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 14–3
- SF – John Taylor 18 yard pass from Joe Montana (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 21–3
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
| Top passers Top rushers - LARams – Greg Bell, 8 Car, 20 Yds
- SF – Roger Craig, 23 Car, 93 Yds, 1 TD
Top receivers Top tacklers Turnovers | |
Game information |
First quarter Second quarter 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
| Top passers Top rushers - SF – Roger Craig, 20 Car, 69 Yds, 1 TD
- DEN – Bobby Humphrey, 12 Car, 61 Yds
Top receivers Top tacklers Turnovers | |
Game officials
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
Number | Player | Position | Conference |
33 | Roger Craig | RB | NFC Pro Bowlers |
42 | Ronnie Lott | FS | NFC Pro Bowlers |
62 | Guy McIntyre | G | NFC Pro Bowlers |
16 | Joe Montana | QB, Starter | NFC Pro Bowlers |
80 | Jerry Rice | WR, Starter | NFC Pro Bowlers |
82 | John Taylor | WR | NFC Pro Bowlers |
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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
- 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[12]
- Joe Montana, NFL Passing Leader
- Joe Montana, NFC Pro Bowl
- Joe Montana, Associated Press Athlete of the Year[13]
- Jerry Rice, NFL Leader, Receiving Yards
- Jerry Rice, NFL Leader, Receiving Touchdowns
- Jerry Rice, NFC Pro Bowl
- John Taylor, NFC Pro Bowl
Notes
References
- ^ "1989 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "1989 NFL All-Pros". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ ESPN Page 2: The Ultimate Super Rankings
- ^ Broken in 1994 by teammate Steve Young
- ^ "Cold Hard Football Facts: The Dandy Dozen: 12 best passing seasons in history". Archived from the original on July 29, 2012. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
- ^ "NFL Top 100 Teams". Pro Football Reference.
- ^ "100 Greatest Teams: Numbers 100-1 SUPERCUT". NFL.com.
- ^ "1989 San Francisco 49ers Draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "1989 San Francisco 49ers starters and roster". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s San Francisco 49ers 2015 Media Guide. San Francisco 49ers. p. 456.
- ^ San Francisco 49ers 2015 Media Guide. San Francisco 49ers. p. 517.
- ^ "Bert Bell Award – Professional Player of the Year: Past Recipients". Maxwell Football Club. Archived from the original on June 19, 2009. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ Associated Press Athlete of the Year (male)
External links
- 1989 49ers on Pro Football Reference
- 49ers Schedule on jt-sw.com
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