Four stats show the 49ers’ spectacular offensive feat vs. Seahawks
Four stats best display 49ers’ explosive offense vs. Seahawks Original publication: NBC Sports Bayarea
The 49ers In their playoff-opening ceremony, they created an offensive masterpiece 41-23 victory over the rival Seattle Seahawks Levi’s Stadium
Christian McCaffrey Deebo SamuelThe postseason spotlights brought out the versatility of San Francisco’s star duo,. Rookie quarterback Brock Purdy After a difficult first half, the team rebounded and won. high-stepped his way to another victory, the 49ers’ starter in center.
As the dust settles and the rain dries up from the wild-card round victory, here are four stats that best represent the 49ers’ offensive dominance:
500 Club
The 49ers ran for an incredible 505 yards against the Seahawks — 324 passing, 181 running — marking the third playoff game in franchise history.
Which of the two other games are you interested in? Colin Kaepernick’s legendary performance in the 49ers’ historic victory over Green Bay Packers, Jan. 12, 2013, was when he ran for 181 yards while passing for 263. San Francisco gained 579 total yards during that win at Candlestick. In a playoff win Jan. 20, 1985, the 49ers gained 537 yards total. Joe Montana threw 331 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-16 win over the 49ers. Miami Dolphins.
Both those teams, the 1984 and 2012 squads, advanced to the Super Bowl.
Fantastic trio
Purdy finished the game with 332 yards, four touchdowns, and despite misfiring on 10 passes (compared to 9 in the first half), Purdy got up after the break. McCaffrey had 119 yards of ground and Samuel had 133 through the air.
Since Super Bowl XLVII, the 49ers have never had a 300-yard passing passer and a 100-yard rusher/receiver in the same playoff match. Kaepernick threw 302 yards. Running back Frank Gore ran for 110 yards. Two pass catchers — Vernon Davis (104) and receiver Michael Crabtree (109) — exceeded triple digits for receiving yards in the 49ers’ 34-31/31 loss to the Steelers. Baltimore Ravens.
McCaffrey is loose
McCaffrey did not touch the ball on San Francisco’s first drive, which resulted in a kicker’s 34-yard field goal. Robbie Gould. This was the case again when the 49ers got possession.
Purdy gave the ball to McCaffrey on the second play of the team’s second drive. scooted 68 yards to Seattle’s 17-yard line In a blink of an eye, the 49ers were in the red zone.
McCaffrey’s 68-yard scamper was second in franchise playoff history after Roger Craig’s 80-yard sprint against the. Minnesota Vikings Hugh McElhenny’s 71-yard win against the infamous in 1989 Detroit Lions 1957
Deebo goes bonkers
McCaffrey wasn’t the only one who recorded a large chunk of play against Seattle.
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Purdy found Samuel eight yards away, and the star “wideback” returned it to the house for the touchdown reception of 74 yards. There were just 11 minutes left in the fourth quarter. This play gave the 49ers an advantage of 38-17, which was the final nail in the coffin of any Seahawks comeback hopes.
The play was the second longest in 49ers playoff history. It was just behind Terrell Owens’ 76-yard touchdown in San Francisco’s first quarter to win 39-38 over the 49ers. New York Giants On January 5, 2003