San Francisco 49ers vs. Detroit Lions Week 17 Live Blog

This will be updated frequently with information and analysis from the press box.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) is sacked by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) during the first half at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

SANTA CLARA -- This is the live blog for the San Francisco 49ers' Week 17 Monday night home game against the Detroit Lions. This will be updated frequently with information and analysis from the press box.

4:25 Here are the 49ers' inactives:

CB Charvarius Ward
QB Brandon Allen
RB Israel Abanikanda
DT Khalil Davis
DE Robert Beal Jr.
LB Dre Greenlaw
OL Spencer Burford

4:28 That means the 49ers starting offensive line most likely will be Charlie Heck at left tackle, Nick Zakelj at left guard, Jake Brendel at center, Dominick Puni at right guard and Colton McKivitz at right tackle. Keep in mind, the 49ers called up undrafted rookie center Drake Nugent from the practice squad and he's active tonight, so perhaps they want to see him get some live action as well.

4:29 Here are the Lions' inactives:

RB David Montgomery
QB Teddy Bridgewater
OT Giovanni Manu
OG Kayode Awosika
OT Colby Sorsdal
DE Jonah Williams
DT Brodric Martin

4:30 This game doesn't matter to the 49ers -- they were eliminated from playoff contention last week. The only thing that matters to them is playing young players who might have a future so the 49ers know what they have. They don't need to play older players who won't be on the team next season. I'm talking Kyle Juszczyk and Deebo Samuel. They should give their playing time to rookies who haven't gotten opportunities yet. Samuel in particular should sit in favor or rookie fourth-round pick Jacob Cowing who's far more explosive than Samuel at this stage of his career.

5:13 I predict the Lions will beat the 49ers 31-23. All those injuries to the Detroit defense should give the 49ers opportunities to score. The Lions also play lots of man-to-man coverage which leaves them vulnerable to big plays if the 49ers receivers can create separation.

5:14 The Lions win the toss and defer. The 49ers will receive the opening kickoff.

FIRST QUARTER

5:25 On 2nd and goal from the 3, Brock Purdy rolls to his left and throws a touchdown pass to Ricky Pearsall. Deebo Samuel rushed three times for 16 yards on that drive and Brock Purdy completed three passes to three different receivers. The 49ers are pumped up to play this game. If they win, they will say that they had bad luck this season and that they're better than their record.

49ers 7, Lions 0.

5:36 On 3rd and goal from the 3, Jared Goff hands off to wide receiver Jameson Williams who high steps into the end zone. Then the 49ers block the extra point. Jahmyr Gibbs ran 3 times for 32 yards on that drive. The 49ers run defense is attrocious.

49ers 7, Lions 6.

5:49 On 1st and 5 from the 49ers 9, Brock Purdy fakes a handoff, rolls left and dumps the ball off to Kyle Juszczyk who scores. Good to see the 49ers finally use their highly-paid fullback.

49ers 14, Lions 6.

SECOND QUARTER

6:02 On 3rd and 12 from the 49ers 42, Jared Goff completes a short pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown, who pitches the ball to Jameson Williams, who sprints up the sideline untouched for the touchdown. The hook and ladder play. What a creative play call. The 49ers are giving up 8.8 yards per play. Awful.

49ers 14, Lions 13.

6:11 On 2nd and goal from the 9, Brock Purdy scrambles up the middle and dives into the end zone. Great play. He also completed a 40-yard pass to Pearsall on 3rd and 7. Pearsall motioned across the formation into a bunch set and the Lions defensive backs ran into each other after the snap. Great play call by Kyle Shanahan.

49ers 21, Lions 13.

6:25 On 4th and 3 from the 49ers 8-yard line, Renardo Green breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Sam LaPorta and the Lions turn it over on downs with 1:13 left. The 49ers have one timeout. The Lions should have kicked the field goal considering they'll get the ball to start the second half.

6:34 Jake Moody misses a 51-yard field goal wide right. What a fitting way to end the first half.

THIRD QUARTER

6:56 On 3rd and goal from the 7, Isaac Yiadom gives up a touchdown catch to tight end Sam LaPorta. Next play, the Lions go for 2 and convert as Jared Goff completes a pass to a wide-open Tim Patrick in the end zone.

49ers 21, Lions 21.

7:03 On 2nd and goal from the 5, Purdy completes a shovel pass to Deebo Samuel running a jet sweep and he scores. The 49ers haven't punted yet and Brock Purdy's passer rating is a perfect 158.3.

49ers 28, Lions 21.

7:10 On 3rd and 3 from the 49ers 26, Nick Bosa sacks Goff for a loss of 13. Then the Lions make a 57-yard field goal.

49ers 28, Lions 24.

7:16 On 1st and 10 from midfield, Brock Purdy airmails Ricky Pearsall over the middle and gets intercepted by Kerby Joseph who returned the ball to the 49ers 43. That was an awful throw. Purdy has 8 TD passes and 9 interceptions in the second half this season.

7:24 On fourth and goal from the 4, Nick Sorensen calls the softest zone coverage ever and Goff completes a pass underneath to a completely uncontested Amon-Ra St. Brown who walks into the end zone. Huh?

49ers 28, Lions 31.

FOURTH QUARTER

7:33 On 3rd and 10 from the Lions 40, Purdy forces a pass to Jauan Jennings and his pass gets broken up. George Kittle was wide open over the middle but Purdy never saw him. Next play, Jake Moody misses a 58-yard field goal attempt wide left. Poor guy. The Lions take over at their 48.

7:40 On 3rd and 8 from the 49ers 24, Goff throws a swing pass in the left flat to Jameson Williams who slips before the ball arrives and it falls incomplete. Then the Lions make a 42-yard field goal.

49ers 28, Lions 34.

7:51 On 1st and 10 from the Lions 36, Purdy throws another interception directly to Kerby Joseph over the middle. The Lions take over at their 38. Purdy plays his worst under pressure.

7:57 On 3rd and 2 from the 49ers 30, Gibbs sprints around the right end untouched for a touchdown. The extra point is no good.

49ers 28, Lions 40.

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