Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers Game Highlights | 2023 NFC Championship

Summary

The script details a football game between the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers, calling the plays as rookie quarterback Brock Purdy leads the 49ers to victory. It highlights Purdy's poise under pressure, Christian McCaffrey's big runs, and key defensive stops from both teams. The 49ers build a lead, but the Lions battle back. In a dramatic finish, the 49ers defense holds on fourth down, then runs out the clock to punch their ticket to the Super Bowl.

Takeaways

• 😊 49ers rookie QB Brock Purdy plays well, throwing for 2 TDs
• 👏 Lions take early lead but 49ers battle back to take the lead in the 4th quarter
• ⛷ Christian McCaffrey scores 2 TDs for the 49ers
• 😲 Lots of injuries impact both teams
• 🏈 Strong performances from WRs Amon-Ra St. Brown and Deebo Samuel
• 😎 49ers defense gets key stops and turnovers late in the game
• 💪 Jared Goff plays well for the Lions with 3 TD passes
• 👟 Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery run the ball effectively
• 🔥 Close and exciting game comes down to the final minutes
• 🏆 49ers hold on to win and advance to the Super Bowl

Q & A

What teams are playing in this game?

The San Francisco 49ers and the Detroit Lions.

Who are the starting quarterbacks?

Jared Goff for the Lions and Brock Purdy for the 49ers.

Who scored the first touchdown of the game?

Jameson Williams on a run for the Lions.

How did the 49ers get their first lead in the game?

With a field goal in the fourth quarter to go up 16-14.

Who were the leading rushers in the game?

Christian McCaffrey for the 49ers and Jamaal Williams for the Lions.

Who made a big interception for the 49ers defense?

Talanoa Hufanga intercepted a deep pass from Jared Goff.

What was the final score?

The 49ers won 41-23 to advance to the Super Bowl.

Who were the top receivers for each team?

Amon-Ra St. Brown for the Lions and Deebo Samuel for the 49ers.

How well did the Lions run the ball against the 49ers defense?

The Lions rushed for over 100 yards and Jamaal Williams had a touchdown.

What was a key play late in the 4th quarter?

The Lions went for it on 4th down but failed to convert, allowing the 49ers to run out the clock.

Outlines

00:00

😄 Lions score first TD on opening drive

Paragraph 1 summarizes the opening drive of the game, where the Lions efficiently move down the field. QB Jared Goff connects with TE Sam LaPorta for a big gain, then hits WR Jameson Williams for a touchdown.

05:00

😮 49ers intercepted, Lions score another TD

Paragraph 2 describes a 49ers drive where Purdy is intercepted by the Lions. Despite a penalty during the return, the Lions take over with good field position and capitalize with another TD by RB Craig Reynolds to go up 14-0.

10:07

😡 49ers fumble recovered by Detroit deep in own territory

Paragraph 3 details a critical fumble by Lions RB Justin Jackson that is recovered by the 49ers defense. This gives the 49ers the ball deep in Lions territory, leading to an easy TD run.

15:08

🤩 49ers complete comeback victory for Super Bowl berth

Paragraph 4 summarizes the end of the game, where the 49ers score late to take the lead. The Lions have a final drive but cannot convert on 4th down. SF wins and clinches a Super Bowl berth.

Keywords

💡touchdown

A touchdown is when a team scores 6 points by advancing the ball into the opponent's end zone. Touchdowns are a key event in football games and directly impact the score. The script references many touchdowns scored by both teams.

💡interception

An interception is when a defensive player catches a pass from the opposing quarterback, resulting in a turnover. Interceptions are game-changing plays that swing momentum. The script notes a couple of key interceptions.

💡sack

A sack refers to tackling the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage before he can throw the ball, resulting in lost yardage. The script mentions several pivotal sacks that derailed offensive drives.

💡first down

A first down is achieved when the offense gains enough yards to reset the down and distance needed for another first down. First downs allow the offense to stay on the field. The script tracks many first down conversions.

💡fumble

A fumble occurs when the ball carrier loses possession by dropping the ball. Like interceptions, fumbles can swing games. A key fumble recovery is noted.

💡field goal

A field goal is when a kicker attempts to kick the ball through the uprights to score 3 points. Made and missed field goals impacted the scoring at times.

💡blitz

A blitz refers to when multiple defensive players aggressively and unexpectedly rush towards the quarterback after the snap. The script indicates blitzes disrupted offenses.

💡momentum

Momentum describes which team seems to have the upper hand and energy at a given point in the game. The script implies momentum shifted back and forth.

💡red zone

The red zone refers to the offense being inside the opponent's 20-yard line, presenting a high-probability scoring opportunity. Red zone execution is discussed.

💡time-out

A time-out pauses the game clock. Teams strategically use time-outs to stop the clock, regroup, or preserve time. Time-out management arises at the end as teams try to rally.

Highlights

Lions lean heavily on running backs Montgomery and Gibbs early on

49ers rookie Brock Purdy connects with Samuel for big gain

Lions quarterback Jared Goff finds Amon-Ra St. Brown for key third down conversion

49ers Christian McCaffrey scores opening touchdown on goal line plunge

Lions respond with Montgomery touchdown run

49ers drive stalls after Purdy interception by Lions' Malcolm Rodriguez

Lions extend lead on touchdown pass from Goff to rookie Jahmyr Gibbs

49ers cut deficit on field goal after Purdy's big completion to George Kittle

Lions fail on fourth down try, 49ers take lead on McCaffrey touchdown

49ers intercept Goff deep pass intended for Jameson Williams

49ers increase lead on Mitchell touchdown run

Lions stay alive with late touchdown grab by Williams

49ers recover onside kick to seal victory

49ers advance to Super Bowl with thrilling win over Lions

Crucial plays by 49ers rookie Purdy help lead team to Super Bowl

Transcripts

AND I THINK EARLY ON THE LIONS ARE GOING TO LEAN HEAVILY ON

MONTGOMERY AND GIBBS, THE ROOKIE.

>> Kevin: MONTGOMERY, STUTTER STEP AND A FIRST DOWN, ALL THE

WAY UP NEAR THE 44. AND ON CUE, THAT'S A GOOD START.

BOTH IN THE RUN GAME AND AS THE PASS GAME UNFOLDS.

>> Kevin: FAKE HERE. GOFF WITH SOME PRESSURE.

LaPORTA IS WIDE OPEN. FIRST DOWN AND MORE.

SAM LaPORTA ON THE PLAY FAKE FROM GOFF.

>> Kevin: FIRST DOWN, ANOTHER FAKE.

JAMESON WILLIAMS, THE SPEEDSTER HAS A BLOCK.

WILLIAMS CUTS UP, 25, 20, STILL ON HIS FEET!

JAMESON WILLIAMS SCORES!

EARLY. THE RUN DEFENSE IS THE BEST

ELEMENT OF DETROIT, AND THEY'VE STRUGGLED THE LAST COUPLE WEEKS

DEFENDING THE PASS. >> Kevin: THIRD AND NINE HERE,

HAVE TO PASS. PURDY FLOATS ONE NEAR SIDELINE.

AIYUK HAS A CATCH, AND THAT'S A FIRST DOWN, AND A PERFECT THROW

FOR BROCK PURDY AS AIYUK BEAT CAM SUTTON FOR 11.

>> Kevin: PURDY, PRESSURE COMING, THROWS AND CAUGHT BY

SAMUEL. PURDY TOOK A SHOT BUT DELIVERED

ON TIME, AND SAMUEL HAS A FIRST DOWN.

TRAILING, 7-0. McCAFFREY RIGHT UP THE MIDDLE,

AND CHRISTIAN McCAFFREY HAS A FIRST DOWN.

IS PROBABLY THE BIGGEST FACTOR FOR HIS SUCCESS.

>> Kevin: THIRD AND 11. LIONS BACK OFF THE BLITZ.

PURDY, OVER THE MIDDLE. McCAFFREY, AND STUCK RIGHT AT

THE 30. WE'LL SEE WHERE THEY MARK HIM.

MALCOLM RODRIGUEZ, WHO JUST CAME IN FOR BARNES WITH A NICE HIT,

KYLE SHANAHAN WILL TAKE THREE AND TRY TO GET ON THE BOARD.

>> Kevin: THE ROOKIE JAKE MOODY. 48 YARDS ON THIS TRY, AND MOODY

UP AND IT IS -- NO GOOD!

HE PUSHED IT RIGHT. HE HAD ONE BLOCKED LAST WEEK AND

THE POCKET INTO JARED GOFF'S LAP?

>> Kevin: THE FIRST TOUCH FOR JAHMYR GIBBS, AND GIBBS

SPRINTING TO THE OUTSIDE. HE HAS A FIRST DOWN UP TO

MIDFIELD. GIBBS, THE ROOKIE FROM ALABAMA,

BEN JOHNSON CALLING PLAYS. >> Kevin: HERE'S A FAKE.

GOFF HAS ALL DAY. FAR SIDE AND CAUGHT BY

MONTGOMERY, WHO MAKES THE CATCH. HE HAS ANOTHER FIRST DOWN.

A LOT OF TIME FOR JARED GOFF. >> Greg: THE FIRST AND SECOND

THAN ANY TEAM IN THE LEAGUE BECAUSE THEY KNOW THEY HAVE

FOURTH DOWN IN THEIR BACK POCKET.

>> Kevin: THE 49ers GET IT OUT TO AMON-RA ST. BROWN.

HAS A WALL OF BLOCKERS. ST. BROWN, DIVING FORWARD, HAS A

FIRST DOWN INSIDE THE 20. AND THE FIRST TOUCH TO AMON-RA

AS HE MOVES FORWARD FOR 13, AND THE DRIVE CONTINUES.

120 YARDS OF OFFENSE IN THIS FIRST QUARTER.

GIBBS ON THE DRAW, NOTHING UP THE MIDDLE.

CUTTING TO THE RIGHT, AND TURNS UP THE FIELD AND GIBBS JUST SO

FAST, JI'AYIR BROWN THAT YOU HAD E

>> Greg: NOW IT'S MONTGOMERY IN THE GAME.

GIVE IT TO HIM. MONTGOMERY, A NICE MOVE UP THE

MIDDLE. STILL CHUGGING DOWN TO THE 1.

DETROIT. >> Kevin: MONTGOMERY SURGES HIS

WAY FORWARD. HE'S IN, TOUCHDOWN, DETROIT!

IN THAT PLAY. >> Kevin: PURDY ON THE FAKE.

NOW SOME PRESSURE. GETS AWAY FROM COMINSKY, DEEP

DOWN THE FIELD AND CAUGHT BY JUSZCZYK, THE FULLBACK.

EIGHT STRAIGHT PRO BOWLS FOR JUSZCZYK AND THAT'S WHY AS THE

CHANTS COME ON DOWN. >> Greg: IT'S EASY TO BE THE

OR MAKE THAT VILDOR. JOSEPH CAME IN TO HELP THAT OUT.

THIRD AND TWO, McCAFFREY UP THE GUT, AND HE HAS A FIRST DOWN.

FLIPPED END OVER END, AND A GOOD RUN DOWN TO THE 32.

TO GO SHOW THE HIGHLIGHT. >> Greg: THE FINAL FOUR

DOMINATED THIS WEEKEND WITH TIGHT ENDS.

>> Kevin: PURDY TO START THE SECOND QUARTER, GETS IT OUT TO

McCAFFREY. ONE-ON-ONE, McCAFFREY BREAKS A

TACKLE. McCAFFREY DOWN THE SIDELINE,

STILL ON HIS FEET, SURGING FORWARD McCAFFREY STOPPED NEAR

THE 5, I THINK, FINALLY SHOVED OUT OF BOUNDS.

WHAT AN EFFORT! >> Greg: WELL, WE TOLD YOU

McCAFFREY PUNCHING IT IN TO WHAT WAS THE EVENTUAL WINNING

TOUCHDOWN, SO THEY HAVE TO GET MORE RED ZONE TRIPS, BECAUSE

THEY'RE EXCELLENT WHEN THEY GET THERE.

>> Kevin: McCAFFREY UP AND IN! TOUCHDOWN, SAN FRANCISCO!

FOUR PLAYS. HERE IS MONTGOMERY, THE SPIN

MOVE, MONTGOMERY WITH A FIRST DOWN.

OH, MAN. RUNNING HARD AND MONTGOMERY HAS

WHY. >> Kevin: THIRD AND TEN, AMON-RA

ST. BROWN, MAKES A MOVE AND HE'S GOT IT.

HE HAD TO WORK. HE DIDN'T HAVE THE FIRST DOWN

AFTER THE CATCH BUT HE MOVES FORWARD AND PICKS IT UP.

TESTED WITH THAT PLAY. >> Kevin: BLITZ COMING.

GOFF IN TROUBLE AND DOWN HE GOES!

IT'S NICK BOSA! >> Greg: SO WATCH THIS.

>> Kevin: GOFF OVER THE MIDDLE, GETS IT TO LaPORTA, WHO GETS

SMOKED BY GREENLAW. MADE THE CATCH AT THE 46, BUT

THE INTERIOR BOTH RUN AND PASS, HIM AND FRED WARNER.

ABOUT AS GOOD A DUO AS THERE IS. >> Kevin: SAMUEL GETS IT.

LOOKING FOR A BLOCK FROM KITTLE. BREAKS A COUPLE OF TACKLES AND

HAS A FIRST DOWN, JUST HARD RUNNING FOR THE 49ers AND SAMUEL

MAKING IT WORK. >> Greg: YOU TALK ABOUT THE

>> Kevin: THIRD AND TEN, FOUR-MAN RUSH.

PURDY IN SOME TROUBLE, LETS IT GO OVER THE MIDDLE!

AND IS PICKED OFF. RODRIGUEZ HAS IT, BREAKS A

TACKLE, AND HE'S INSIDE THE 25. WE GET A PENALTY MIDDLE OF THE

FIELD, TOO, SO HANG ON. TEMPORARILY RODRIGUEZ, REMEMBER,

MAINTAIN POSSESSION, BUT THEY'LL MARK IT BACK 15, I BELIEVE.

>> Referee: DURING THE RETURN, PERSONAL FOUL.

ILLEGAL BLIND SIDE BLOCK ON THE RETURN TEAM, NUMBER 2.

15-YARD PENALTY FROM THE SPOT OF THE FOUL, FIRST DOWN, DETROIT.

IT. >> Kevin: DRAKE GREENLAW BACK IN

THE GAME. GOFF, LaPORTA IS WIDE OPEN.

HE MAKES A CATCH AND SURGES FORWARD AND SHOULD HAVE IT.

WEEKLY BASIS. >> Kevin: SECOND AND SEVEN FOR

GOFF. GOOD ADJUSTMENT, ST. BROWN HAS A

FIRST DOWN. THAT WAS A GREAT CATCH.

HE'S DOWN TO THE 15. >> Greg: BREAKING ROUTES.

AN INEXPERIENCED GUY NOT TRYING TO GIVE UP THE BIG PLAY.

THE HESITATION IS ALL GOFF NEEDED TO SQUEEZE IT IN.

>> Kevin: NOW IT'S GIBBS TRYING TO GET TO THE EDGE.

THE BLOCK FROM LaPORTA. GIBBS IS AT THE 5, TOUCHDOWN,

DETROIT!

KNEE NONETHELESS, MADE THE PRO BOWL AND NOW PURDY, THIRD AND

LONG, PRESSURE COMES. IN TROUBLE.

PURDY LOOKING, FLOATING DOWNFIELD, AIYUK DIVING -- CAN'T

MAKE THE PLAY. >> Greg: THEY MENTIONED PURDY.

UP. >> Kevin: THERE'S SEWELL IN

MOTION, AS ATHLETIC A BIG MAN AS THEY HAVE.

A STRONG RUN AND ANOTHER FIRST DOWN FOR THIS LIONS AND RUN

CAN PLAY ANY STYLE, RUN HEAVY AND A WEEK AGO AGAINST TAMPA BAY

THEY THREW 46 TIMES. >> Kevin: MONTGOMERY WITH A SEAM

AND ANOTHER BIG RUN, OUT NEAR A FIRST DOWN.

HE'S GOING TO PICK UP NINE AND A HALF.

BREAK. >> Kevin: THIRD AND LONG.

HAND OFF, GIBBS. HE HAS A SEAM.

GIBBS RACING TO THE STICKS, HE HAS THE FIRST DOWN.

THEY HANDED OFF ON THIRD AND 12 AND PICKED IT UP.

>> Greg: NO TEAM RUNS THE BALL MORE ON THIRD AND PASS THAN THE

IT'S DAN SKIPPER WHO IS ELIGIBLE.

ON THE FAKE. PRESSURE ON GOFF.

HE'S IN TROUBLE, AND BOSA HAS A SECOND SACK OF THE DAY!

TO HAND THE BALL OFF TO GIBBS. THEY WANT TO MAKE SAN FRANCISCO

USE THEIR LAST TIME-OUT. >> Kevin: GOFF, FOUR-MAN ROSS.

OVER THE MIDDLE, ST. BROWN! HE HAS A FIRST DOWN!

A THIRD AND 18 CONVERSION AND A DART FROM GOFF TO ST. BROWN,

EVERYONE CAN READ LIPS AT HOME AND REALIZE HE LOST ONE THERE.

WOW. >> Greg: IT WAS A HIGH

>> Kevin: THIRD DOWN, GOFF, FIRES.

AMON-RA ST. BROWN AGAIN. ANOTHER FIRST DOWN.

THIRD AND GOAL HERE. A SCREEN.

GIBBS FELL DOWN, GETS UP TO GET IT.

RUNS INTO HIS OWN MAN AND IS STOPPED SHORT.

DOWN TO ABOUT THE 2 1/2. WITH TEN SECONDS TO GO.

DISTANCE. >> Kevin: BADGLEY FROM 21 BURIES

IT. IT'S 24-7, A 17-POINT LEAD FOR

RUN GAME AND IN PROTECTING JARED GOFF.

THE MESSAGE TO HIS TEAM, WE HAVE TO FINISH THIS GAME.

>> Kevin: PURDY OVER THE MIDDLE. SAMUEL IN STRIKE.

DEEBO SAMUEL, A STRIKE FROM PURDY DOWN TO THE 41.

>> Greg: RIGHT ON CUE. UNDER CENTER, FIRST DOWN PLAY

TODAY. PURDY ON THE FAKE, THE POLITICS

IS PICKED UP. SAMUEL ONE-ON-ONE BREAKS A

TACKLE. DEEBO SURGING FORWARD, AND

SHOVED OUT OF BOUNDS RIGHT BEFORE THE FIRST DOWN MARKER, I

THIRD DOWN. MAN DEFENSE, GARDNER-JOHNSON AND

BRANCH BOTH IN THE GAME TOGETHER.

>> Kevin: PURDY THINKING ABOUT RUNNING FOR IT, NOT GOING TO GET

THERE, BACK ACROSS HIS BODY. OH, ONE-HANDED CATCH, JAUAN

JENNINGS! AND IT'S A FIRST DOWN.

>> Kevin: ANOTHER BLITZ. PICK UP.

PURDY DELIVERS DEEP OVER THE MIDDLE.

TOO HIGH. TRYING TO GET IT TO JENNINGS,

AND NOW HE'S DOWN HURT. HE WAS OPEN AND HERE COMES THE

GET IT BACK TO A 14-POINT DEFICIT FROM 43.

AND IT'S DRILLED RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE.

SO GOOD ON THE ROOKIE TO GET BACK IN STRIDE.

PRESUMABLY, OR MAYBE THEY SOURCED ONE HERE IN CALIFORNIA.

>> Kevin: I SAID BARRY SANDERS, I MEANT BILLY SIMS.

LaPORTA HAS A FIRST DOWN. AND A GOOD START FOR THESE

LIONS. THERE'S NO REAL LION ON THE

THEY HAVE 309 YARDS ALREADY IN THIS GAME.

MONTGOMERY AGAIN. WORKS HIS WAY DOWN NEAR THE 36.

BACKFIELD. >> Kevin: THEY GIVE IT TO ST.

BROWN UP THE MIDDLE AND AMON-RA ST. BROWN IS SHORT.

DAN CAMPBELL GOES FOR IT MORE THAN ANYONE.

>> Kevin: GOFF TO THROW IT. HERE COMES PRESSURE.

ESCAPES. FIRES OVER THE MIDDLE, AND IT IS

INCOMPLETE! HE GOT OUT OF A SACK BUT

SAN FRANCISCO BALL AFTER GETTING A BIG STOP ON FOURTH AND TWO.

PURDY TO THROW. TURNS ON THE SPEED, BREAKS A

COUPLE TACKLES. AND THE CROWD COMES TO LIFE AS

HE'S OUT ACROSS THE 45. BACK TO THE FOURTH DOWN, GREG.

AND THUS FAR YOU HAVE TO GIVE THEM CREDIT, THEY'VE DONE A NICE

JOB. >> Kevin: PURDY WITH A LOT OF

TIME, STEPS INTO ONE. LAUNCHING DEEP GOING FOR BRANDON

AIYUK -- OH, HE CAUGHT IT OFF THE RICOCHET.

PENALTY. IS HE IN?

PLAY THEY'VE MADE ALL DAY AND, MAN, KINDLE VILDOR, HIT HIM IN

THE FACEMASK. GIVE CREDIT TO BRANDON AIYUK

STAYING WITH THE PLAY AND CATCHING IT OFF THE DEFLECTION.

INSIDE THE 5. >> Kevin: PURDY LOOKING, FIRING

END ZONE, CAUGHT, AIYUK! TOUCHDOWN.

>> Kevin: GIBBS, UP THE MID. HE RUNS INTO A WALL AND THE BALL

CAME OUT. THE BALL IS LOOSE!

WHO'S GOT IT? THE 49ers RECOVER!

>> Kevin: KERBY JOSEPH BACK IN. HERE IS PURDY.

LOOKING AROUND, PRESSURE, STEPS UP.

HAS A LITTLE ROOM. FIRST DOWN, STILL GOING, ON HIS

FEET DOWN TO THE 5! AND IT'S FIRST AND GOAL FOR THE

NINERS! >> Greg: THIS CROWD STARTING TO

TIGHT ENDS HERE. SECOND AND GOAL.

McCAFFREY IS GOING TO GET IT, AND HE WALKS IN!

TOUCHDOWN, SAN FRANCISCO! >> Greg: YOU WANT TO SEE A

CHARVARIUS WARD IN THE SLOT PLAYING MAN COVERAGE.

>> Kevin: BLITZ COMING. GOFF OVER THE MIDDLE, AND IT'S

DROPPED. IT WAS A FIRST DOWN GIMME, AND

REYNOLDS COULD NOT HANG ON! THE SECOND BIG DROP FOR HIM IN

>> Greg: WE TALK ABOUT THE 49ers LOGO.

THAT WAS INCREDIBLE. WE NEED TO DO A THROWBACK OF

THAT. >> Kevin: THE LATE BLITZ COMING.

IN TROUBLE, PURDY STAYS UP ON HIS FEET SOMEHOW.

AND NOW THROWS IT AND HAS A COMPLETION!

HOW IN THE WORLD DID THAT WORK? JUSZCZYK KEPT THE TOES IN.

YOUR POINT, EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE HE BREAKS ONE FOR 40 LIKE

AGAINST GREEN BAY. >> Kevin: McCAFFREY, FIRST DOWN.

UP TO THE 44. AND THAT MAY TAKE US TO THE END

OF POSSESSING THE BALL AND MAXIMIZE EVERY OPPORTUNITY WITH

IT. >> Kevin: SECOND DOWN.

THERE'S PURDY LOOKING, THROWING DEEP DOWN THE SIDE.

GEORGE KITTLE IN STRIDE. HE HAS A BIG FIRST DOWN, DOWN TO

THE 30. HIS SECOND CATCH.

>> Greg: IN 11 PERSONNEL. TWO LINEBACKERS.

>> Kevin: PURDY TO THROW. BLITZ COMING.

STEPS AWAY, ROOM TO RUN. PURDY SPRINTING INSIDE THE 15

AND DOWN FOR A FIRST DOWN. THE SECOND BIG RUN HE'S HAD IN

THIS HALF. >> Greg: NO ONE IS GOING TO

BASE DEFENSE. >> Kevin: IMPRESSIVE COUNTING,

SPEED, PURDY ON THE PLAY FAKE. LOOKING END ZONE, IT'S NOT

THERE. PURDY IS SACKED!

NICE JOB BY THE SECONDARY AND THEN IT LED TO THE SACK BY TYSON

A LOSS OF SEVEN YARDS. FOUR-MAN RUSH.

PURDY IN TROUBLE. SACKED AGAIN!

NO SACKS THE ENTIRE GAME BUT NOW ON BACK-TO-BACK PLAYS, ALIM

McNEILL DELIVERS. >> Greg: HE'S HAD A BREAKOUT

HIT FROM 43 HIS LAST TRY. THIS ONE FROM 33 YARDS AWAY.

MOODY UP AND GOOD. AND THE 49ers WITH THEIR FIRST

LEAD HERE TONIGHT. SO THE DRIVE STALLS BECAUSE OF

THEIR FIRST LEAD, 9:52 TO GO IN THIS GAME, AND HERE IS GOFF ON

THE FAKE. LOADED UP DEEP AND WILLIAMS --

IS THAT INTERCEPTED? THOMAS WILLIAMS.

WILLIAMS COMES DOWN WITH IT. WOW!

JAMESON WILLIAMS HANGS ON AFTER A LITTLE BOBBLE AND GOOD FOR 22.

CAUGHT THE DEFLECTION. >> Kevin: SO A PITCH TO

MONTGOMERY. LEFT SIDE, BREAKS A TACKLE.

DAVID MONTGOMERY INSIDE THE 40. HE HAD A BIG FIRST DOWN BUT LIKE

MORE MAKEABLE FIELD GOAL. YOU CAN'T TAKE A SACK.

>> Kevin: THIRD AND TEN, BLITZ COMING.

GOFF. THERE IS ST. BROWN, MAKES THE

CATCH. HE IS NOT GOING TO GET TO THE

FIRST BUT IT IS CERTAINLY A MAKEABLE FIELD GOAL TO YOUR

POINT, ABOUT A 48-YARDER FROM THERE.

UP -- NO, IS IN MOTION. FOURTH AND THREE.

GOFF PRESSURE, IN TROUBLE, THROWS ON THE RUN -- INCOMPLETE!

AND THE GAMBLE ON FOURTH DOWN DOES NOT PAY OFF.

THE EARLY DOWN RUNS. >> Kevin: HERE IS A FAKE, PURDY

LOOKING FOR SAMUEL. DEEBO SAMUEL HAS A FIRST DOWN.

OUT NEAR THE 44. >> Greg: IN THE FIRST HALF KYLE

AND AARON GLENN NEEDS AN ANSWER. >> Kevin: THIRD DOWN.

FOUR MAN RUSH. PURDY IN SOME TROUBLE, ESCAPES.

LOOKING FOR THE FIRST DOWN. HE HAS IT AND MORE!

BROCK PURDY WITH THE LEGS INSIDE THE 30!

BINGO CARD FOR 51 RUSHING YARDS, ALL IN THIS HALF AS WELL.

McCAFFREY RIGHT SIDE. BREAKS A TACKLE.

McCAFFREY, FOOTRACE. TAKEN DOWN INSIDE THE 5!

NEEDED A QUICK BLOW. >> Kevin: ELIJAH MITCHELL IN FOR

THE FIRST TIME TONIGHT. MITCHELL SURGING FORWARD!

TOUCHDOWN!

KEEP THOSE TIME-OUTS IF YOU HAVE TO GO ON DEFENSE.

>> Kevin: LaPORTA, THAT WILL KEEP IT GOING.

PACKET. >> Kevin: LaPORTA ANOTHER FIRST

DOWN INTO 49ers TERRITORY. 2:04 TO GO AND THAT WILL TAKE US

ALL THREE TIME-OUTS, THEY NEED TWO SCORES.

THE BLITZ IS COMING, PICKED UP. GOFF, DEEP OVER THE MIDDLE, AND

HE HAS A CATCH. DOWN TO REYNOLDS WHO HAULS IT

IN. THE CLOCK IS RUNNING.

THEY WON'T USE A TIME-OUT. >> Greg: THESE ARE THE CHUNKS

YOU DON'T WANT TO BE RELIANT ON RECOVERING AN ONSIDE KICK.

>> Kevin: LaPORTA MAKES THE CATCH, SLIDES OUT OF BOUNDS.

OUT AROUND THE 16 YARD LINE, WILL PUT IT DOWN THERE.

STOP THE CLOCK. CANNOT GET TACKLED INBOUNDS.

>> Kevin: GOFF UNLOADS IT AND DOWN NEAR THE END ZONE IS

ON THE FIELD. >> Kevin: THEY GIVE IT TO

MONTGOMERY. HE IS SWARMED!

EVEN IF YOU DON'T SCORE A TOUCHDOWN AND YOU GET STOPPED,

YOU TAKE THE 3 AND STILL STOP THE CLOCK.

>> Kevin: THIS IS THE GAME, GOFF PUMPS, FIRES END ZONE.

IT IS CAUGHT FOR THE TOUCHDOWN! WHAT A GRAB BY WILLIAMS TO KEEP

THIS GAME ALIVE. >> Greg: IT'S A REALLY GOOD

SEE IF THAT'S WHAT THEY DO. >> Kevin: BADGLEY GETS INTO IT

HIGH AND IT'S LOOSE, THE BALL IS LOOSE.

KITTLE WILL PICK IT UP, AND THAT WILL BE THAT!

KITTLE STAYS DOWN TO ABSORB THE MOMENT.

JOHN LYNCH, THE GENERAL MANAGER, TAKES A COLLECTIVE SIGH.

>> Kevin: AND THERE IT IS! THE 49ers ARE GOING TO THE SUPER

BOWL!