Last place San Francisco 49ers fall to the Detroit Lions 40-34 in home finale

Posted by enzo2go December 31, 2024

On top of the 49ers 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy re-injured his throwing elbow on Monday night.

Purdy said he “100 percent” desires to play in Sunday’s regular-season finale on the Arizona Cardinals (7-9). The 49ers (6-10) clinched last place within the NFC West courtesy of this sixth loss in seven games.

This 49ers’ home finale opened with a lot of what The Faithful restlessly sought this season: Purdy in MVP-caliber form; Deebo Samuel scoring a touchdown; George Kittle bulldozing defenders; first-round pick Ricky Pearsall making grabs on a breakout night (eight catches, 141 yards); and, Nick Bosa harassing the opposing quarterback.

Alas, the 49ers couldn’t keep pace with the Lions, nor rally past them like last matchup, after they overcame a 24-7 halftime deficit and won the NFC crown 34-31.

San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy (13) talks to Detroit Lions starting quarterback Jared Goff (16) following the Lions 40-34 win at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy (13) talks to Detroit Lions starting quarterback Jared Goff (16) following the Lions 40-34 win at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) 
San Francisco 49ers' Ricky Pearsall #14 is tackled by Detroit Lions' Amik Robertson #21 and Jack Campbell #46 in the fourth quarter of their NFL game at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Ricky Pearsall #14 is tackled by Detroit Lions’ Amik Robertson #21 and Jack Campbell #46 within the fourth quarter of their NFL game at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
Detroit Lions fans celebrate their 40-34 NFL win over the San Francisco 49ers at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
Detroit Lions fans have fun their 40-34 NFL win over the San Francisco 49ers at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
Detroit Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs #26 runs for a 30-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter of their NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
Detroit Lions’ Jahmyr Gibbs #26 runs for a 30-yard touchdown within the fourth quarter of their NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody #4 reacts after missing an extra point in the fourth quarter of their NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody #4 reacts after missing an additional point within the fourth quarter of their NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
Detroit Lions' Kerby Joseph (31) intercepts the ball on a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers' Ricky Pearsall (14) in the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Detroit Lions’ Kerby Joseph (31) intercepts the ball on a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers’ Ricky Pearsall (14) within the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group
The San Francisco 49ers are introduced before their NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
The San Francisco 49ers are introduced before their NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
San Francisco 49ers' Jauan Jennings #15 is tackled by Detroit Lions' Terrion Arnold #0 in the fourth quarter of their NFL game at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Jauan Jennings #15 is tackled by Detroit Lions’ Terrion Arnold #0 within the fourth quarter of their NFL game at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy (13) gets up after being sacked by the Detroit Lions late in the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy (13) gets up after being sacked by the Detroit Lions late within the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) 
Detroit Lions fans cheer in the first quarter of their NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
Detroit Lions fans cheer in the primary quarter of their NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
San Francisco 49ers' Joshua Dobbs (5) scores a touchdown against Detroit Lions' Kerby Joseph (31) in the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Joshua Dobbs (5) scores a touchdown against Detroit Lions’ Kerby Joseph (31) within the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) 
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy #13 is sacked by Detroit Lions' Al-Quadin Muhammad #69 in the fourth quarter of their NFL game at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy #13 is sacked by Detroit Lions’ Al-Quadin Muhammad #69 within the fourth quarter of their NFL game at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
A tribute to former President Jimmy Carter before the San Francisco 49ers NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. Carter died at his home in Plains, Ga. on Sunday at the age of 100. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
A tribute to former President Jimmy Carter before the San Francisco 49ers NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. Carter died at his home in Plains, Ga. on Sunday on the age of 100. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy (13) scores a touchdown against Detroit Lions' Jack Campbell (46) in the second quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy (13) scores a touchdown against Detroit Lions’ Jack Campbell (46) within the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) 
San Francisco 49ers fans cheer in the first quarter of their NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers fans cheer in the primary quarter of their NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy (13) celebrates his touchdown against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy (13) celebrates his touchdown against the Detroit Lions within the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) 
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff #16 after the Lions 40-34 NFL win over the San Francisco 49ers at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff #16 after the Lions 40-34 NFL win over the San Francisco 49ers at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
San Francisco 49ers' Ricky Pearsall (14) makes a catch against Detroit Lions' Terrion Arnold (0) in the second quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Ricky Pearsall (14) makes a catch against Detroit Lions’ Terrion Arnold (0) within the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) 
San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) runs on a kick-off return against Detroit Lions' Craig Reynolds (13) in the third quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) runs on a kick-off return against Detroit Lions’ Craig Reynolds (13) within the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) 
San Francisco 49ers' Kyle Juszczyk #44 walks off the field after the Detroit Lions 40-34 NFL win at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk #44 walks off the sector after the Detroit Lions 40-34 NFL win at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
San Francisco 49ers' Jauan Jennings (15) can't make a catch against Detroit Lions' Amik Robertson (21) in the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Jauan Jennings (15) can’t make a catch against Detroit Lions’ Amik Robertson (21) within the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) 
San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel Sr. #1 and teammates take a knee before their NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Deebo Samuel Sr. #1 and teammates take a knee before their NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle #85 is tackled by Detroit Lions' Brian Branch #32 in the third quarter of their NFL game at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ George Kittle #85 is tackled by Detroit Lions’ Brian Branch #32 within the third quarter of their NFL game at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy #13 celebrates his touchdown with teammates Kyle Juszczyk, #44 and Patrick Taylor Jr. #32 in the second quarter of their NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy #13 celebrates his touchdown with teammates Kyle Juszczyk, #44 and Patrick Taylor Jr. #32 within the second quarter of their NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
Detroit Lions' Sam LaPorta (87) dives forwards for a first down against San Francisco 49ers' Deommodore Lenoir (2) and San Francisco 49ers' Dee Winters (53) in the second quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Detroit Lions’ Sam LaPorta (87) dives forwards for a primary down against San Francisco 49ers’ Deommodore Lenoir (2) and San Francisco 49ers’ Dee Winters (53) within the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) 
San Francisco 49ers' Kyle Juszczyk #44 is congratulated after his touchdown in the second quarter of their NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk #44 is congratulated after his touchdown within the second quarter of their NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
San Francisco 49ers' Renardo Green #0 breaks up a pass intended for Detroit Lions' Tom Kennedy #85 in the second quarter of their NFL game at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Renardo Green #0 breaks up a pass intended for Detroit Lions’ Tom Kennedy #85 within the second quarter of their NFL game at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy (13) walks off the field following their 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy (13) walks off the sector following their 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) 
Detroit Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs #26 gains yardage as San Francisco 49ers' Deommodore Lenoir #2 defendsin the second quarter of their NFL game at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
Detroit Lions’ Jahmyr Gibbs #26 gains yardage as San Francisco 49ers’ Deommodore Lenoir #2 defendsin the second quarter of their NFL game at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
San Francisco 49ers' Nick Bosa (97) and San Francisco 49ers' Alex Barrett (58) leave the field following their 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Nick Bosa (97) and San Francisco 49ers’ Alex Barrett (58) leave the sector following their 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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