Dec 21,2015
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- AJ McCarron's mindset with a big lead had everything to do with protecting the ball and sticking with high-percentage plays. No passes into traffic necessary.
His opportunistic defense could take the risks.
McCarron kept handing off to Jeremy Hill and stayed steady in his first career start to lead the Bengals back into the playoffs.
Hill ran for a pair of 1-yard touchdowns to back McCarron's first start, and the patchwork Bengals clinched a fifth straight postseason berth by beating the San Francisco 49ers 24-14 on Sunday.
As Andy Dalton watched from the sideline with a large cast over his broken right thumb, McCarron threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Kroft just before halftime as the Bengals (11-3) forced three second-quarter turnovers by San Francisco (4-10) to take command.
Dalton offered high-fives to McCarron with his good hand and cracked jokes "keeping it light," McCarron said.
"I was happy for him," Dalton said. "It's never easy to win on the road."
Vontaze Burfict and Adam "Pacman" Jones each made interceptions on balls that deflected off the hands of tight end Vance McDonald.
Cincinnati capitalized with touchdowns on two of the turnovers, including Kroft's TD catch one play and five seconds after the second interception.
If all goes as planned, the Bengals will return to the Bay Area for the Super Bowl at Levi's Stadium.
"We've got bigger and better goals," Burfict said. "But that puts a smile on our faces."
McCarron, who led Alabama to two national championships and was a fifth-round pick in 2014, went 15-of-21 for 192 yards and a 115.6 passer rating. He became the first former Bama player to win an NFL game as the starting quarterback since Jeff Rutledge for the Giants on Nov. 15, 1987, according to STATS.
Marvin Jones had four receptions for 89 yards for Cincinnati, which blocked a fourth-quarter field goal but still let San Francisco stick around late until Shawn Williams' pick on the goal line with 1:50 left.
Hill carried 19 times for 31 yards. But his fumble late in the third put San Francisco in position for Bruce Miller's 1-yard touchdown, then Anquan Boldin caught a 15-yard TD from Blaine Gabbert in the closing minutes.
Typically, though, San Francisco hurt itself.
The Bengals, who last month lost their only back-to-back games of the season, patiently waited for the mistakes to come then pounced.
"They had turnovers, quite a few, and we didn't," McCarron said. "That's the key to the game a lot of times."
Early in the second quarter, Adam Jones -- back after a foot injury kept him out last week -- intercepted a pass by Gabbert that bounced off McDonald's hands on a perfect pass and would-be first down. But the Bengals failed to make anything of that, before capitalizing on the next Niners' miscue.
On third-and-10 from the 20, Carlos Dunlap stripped the ball loose from Boldin and returned it 21 yards to put the Bengals on the San Francisco 11. Hill scored his first TD on Cincinnati's ensuing possession, a play that was initially called no gain but overturned to a touchdown on review.
Cincinnati missed more than Dalton, who broke his thumb in last week's loss to the Steelers. Tight end Tyler Eifert -- with his 12 touchdowns -- sat out with a concussion. Safety George Iloka was sidelined with a lingering groin injury.
Wide receiver A.J. Green caught a 37-yard pass in the first quarter for his lone reception, but was limited after being downgraded before the game to questionable with a back injury.
Retro end zones were painted at Levi's Stadium, which appeared about half-full on a day San Francisco held a halftime reunion of the 1981 and `88 Super Bowl champion teams that beat the Bengals -- Cincinnati's only two Super Bowl appearances.
That's as far as the fun went for the home team.
The 49ers went 2-for-14 on third down and secured last place in the NFC West for the first time since 2005.
They were booed off the field at halftime down 21-0.
"I don't blame them," wideout Torrey Smith said. "We're not fun to watch right now. Who wants to sit there and watch that?"
San Francisco, already down injured running backs Carlos Hyde, Reggie Bush and Mike Davis, lost Shaun Draughn to a second-quarter knee injury -- leaving Travaris Cadet to take over.
49ers rookie punter Bradley Pinion put one 18-yard punt late in the first half -- already his fifth of the game -- into the stands behind the 49ers' bench to help set up Hill's second touchdown.
Game notes
San Francisco lost RG Marcus Martin to a concussion in the fourth. ... The Bengals have 132 yards rushing the past two games.





Cincinnati Passing

C/ATTYDSAVGTDINTSACKSQBRRTG
AJ McCarron15/211929.1104-1867.0115.6
TEAM15/211749.1104-18--115.6
San Francisco Passing

C/ATTYDSAVGTDINTSACKSQBRRTG
Blaine Gabbert30/502955.9134-3213.558.3
TEAM30/502635.9134-32--58.3
Cincinnati Rushing

CARYDSAVGTDLONG
Giovani Bernard14332.406
Jeremy Hill19311.629
Mohamed Sanu122.002
AJ McCarron221.001
TEAM36681.929
San Francisco Rushing

CARYDSAVGTDLONG
Shaun Draughn9384.2014
Blaine Gabbert2105.006
Travaris Cadet242.002
Bruce Miller231.512
Kendall Gaskins200.000
TEAM17553.2114
Cincinnati Receiving

RECYDSAVGTDLONGTGTS
Marvin Jones48922.30476
A.J. Green13737.00373
Tyler Kroft33110.31203
Giovani Bernard4184.50144
Ryan Hewitt199.0092
Mohamed Sanu284.0062
Jeremy Hill000.0001
TEAM1519212.814721
San Francisco Receiving

RECYDSAVGTDLONGTGTS
Anquan Boldin8749.312910
Kendall Gaskins6528.70167
Blake Bell44310.80278
Quinton Patton33712.30165
Torrey Smith23316.50175
Travaris Cadet4328.00126
Bruce Miller11010.00101
Vance McDonald11010.00104
Shaun Draughn144.0042
Jerome Simpson000.0001
Bruce Ellington000.0001
TEAM302959.812948
Cincinnati Fumbles

FUMLOSTREC
Jeremy Hill110
Carlos Dunlap001
TEAM111
San Francisco Fumbles

FUMLOSTREC
Anquan Boldin110
Ian Williams001
TEAM111
Cincinnati Defensive

tacklesmisc

TOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HTSTD
Rey Maualuga10700000
Vontaze Burfict7511310
Leon Hall5500000
Dre Kirkpatrick5500000
Geno Atkins4423020
Reggie Nelson4300100
Shawn Williams4301100
Carlos Dunlap3300010
Troy Hill3300000
Adam Jones3200100
Domata Peko3111010
A.J. Hawk2200000
Clark Harris2200000
Wallace Gilberry2200000
Emmanuel Lamur2200000
Rex Burkhead2200000
P.J. Dawson2200100
Michael Johnson2100000
Ryan Hewitt1100000
TEAM665546750
San Francisco Defensive

tacklesmisc

TOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HTSTD
NaVorro Bowman11701000
Gerald Hodges10900000
Ian Williams6611010
Jimmie Ward6512110
Quinton Dial6400000
Ahmad Brooks5310000
Eric Reid4411010
Kenneth Acker3300000
Eli Harold3301010
Travaris Cadet3100000
Jaquiski Tartt2200000
Corey Lemonier2100000
Joe Staley1100000
Kyle Nelson1100000
Nick Bellore1100000
Quinton Patton1100000
Marcus Cromartie1100000
Mike Purcell1100000
Ray-Ray Armstrong1100000
Dontae Johnson1100000
TEAM695646140
Cincinnati Interceptions

INTYDSTD
Vontaze Burfict1160
Adam Jones1140
Shawn Williams1140
TEAM3440
San Francisco Interceptions

INTYDSTD
No San Francisco Interceptions
Cincinnati Kick Returns

NOYDSAVGLONGTD
Brandon Tate24623.0240
TEAM24623.0240
San Francisco Kick Returns

NOYDSAVGLONGTD
Quinton Patton25326.5330
Bruce Ellington13434.0340
TEAM38729.0340
Cincinnati Punt Returns

NOYDSAVGLONGTD
Adam Jones144.040
Brandon Tate2-5-2.5-20
TEAM3-1-0.340
San Francisco Punt Returns

NOYDSAVGLONGTD
Bruce Ellington6406.7170
TEAM6406.7170
Cincinnati Kicking

FGPCTLONGXPPTS
Mike Nugent1/1100.0223/36
TEAM1/1100.0223/36
San Francisco Kicking

FGPCTLONGXPPTS
Phil Dawson0/10.002/22
TEAM0/10.002/22
Cincinnati Punting

NOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Kevin Huber841351.62062
TEAM841351.62062
San Francisco Punting

NOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Bradley Pinion728440.60353
TEAM728440.60353




All DrivesScoring Plays
  • Punt4 plays, 7 yards, 1:57
    CIN0SF0
    • (14:54 - 1st) M.Nugent kicks 72 yards from CIN 35 to SF -7. Q.Patton to SF 26 for 33 yards (T.Hill).

    • 1st and 10 at SF 26

      (14:49 - 1st) B.Gabbert pass short right to B.Miller pushed ob at SF 36 for 10 yards (D.Kirkpatrick). Caught at SF 26. 10-yds YA

    • 1st and 10 at SF 36

      (14:13 - 1st) S.Draughn left guard to SF 37 for 1 yard (R.Maualuga, D.Peko)

    • 2nd and 9 at SF 37

      (13:49 - 1st) S.Draughn left tackle to SF 33 for -4 yards (G.Atkins)

    • 3rd and 13 at SF 33

      (13:12 - 1st) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass incomplete short left to S.Draughn

    • 4th and 13 at SF 33

      (13:03 - 1st) B.Pinion punts 34 yards to CIN 33, Center-K.Nelson. B.Tate to CIN 31 for -2 yards (K.Nelson)
  • Punt3 plays, 7 yards, 1:35
    CIN0SF0

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 31

      (12:56 - 1st) (Shotgun) G.Bernard right end to CIN 35 for 4 yards (J.Tartt, N.Bowman)

    • 2nd and 6 at CIN 35

      (12:32 - 1st) G.Bernard up the middle to CIN 37 for 2 yards (N.Bowman; Q.Dial)

    • 3rd and 4 at CIN 37

      (11:53 - 1st) (Shotgun) A.McCarron scrambles right end pushed ob at CIN 38 for 1 yard (G.Hodges)

    • 4th and 3 at CIN 38

      (11:28 - 1st) K.Huber punts 62 yards to end zone, Center-C.Harris, Touchback. PENALTY on SF-R.Armstrong, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at SF 20
  • Punt5 plays, 15 yards, 2:34
    CIN0SF0

    • 1st and 10 at SF 10

      (11:14 - 1st) (Shotgun) S.Draughn up the middle to SF 15 for 5 yards (M.Johnson)

    • 2nd and 5 at SF 15

      (10:43 - 1st) S.Draughn up the middle to SF 20 for 5 yards (C.Dunlap)

    • 1st and 10 at SF 20

      (10:07 - 1st) S.Draughn right end to SF 29 for 9 yards (V.Burfict)

    • 2nd and 1 at SF 29

      (9:36 - 1st) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass incomplete short middle to A.Boldin (V.Burfict). PENALTY on SF-S.Draughn, Unnecessary Roughness, 14 yards, enforced at SF 29

    • 3rd and 15 at SF 15

      (9:23 - 1st) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short left to V.McDonald to SF 25 for 10 yards (A.Jones). Caught at SF 25. 0-yds YA

    • 4th and 5 at SF 25

      (8:54 - 1st) B.Pinion punts 53 yards to CIN 22, Center-K.Nelson, fair catch by B.Tate
  • Downs6 plays, 50 yards, 2:29
    CIN0SF0

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 22

      (8:47 - 1st) (Shotgun) G.Bernard left tackle to CIN 27 for 5 yards (Q.Dial, J.Ward)

    • 2nd and 5 at CIN 27

      (8:22 - 1st) (No Huddle) A.McCarron pass deep right to A.Green ran ob at SF 36 for 37 yards. Caught at SF 40. 4-yds YA

    • 1st and 10 at SF 36

      (8:09 - 1st) (No Huddle, Shotgun) G.Bernard up the middle to SF 32 for 4 yards (J.Ward, N.Bowman)

    • 2nd and 6 at SF 32

      (7:24 - 1st) (Shotgun) G.Bernard left end to SF 27 for 5 yards (I.Williams)

    • 3rd and 1 at SF 27

      (7:03 - 1st) G.Bernard left tackle to SF 27 for no gain (J.Tartt)

    • 4th and 1 at SF 27

      (6:25 - 1st) G.Bernard left guard to SF 28 for -1 yards (N.Bowman)
  • Punt3 plays, 9 yards, 2:05
    CIN0SF0

    • 1st and 10 at SF 28

      (6:17 - 1st) (Shotgun) S.Draughn left guard to SF 28 for no gain (V.Burfict)

    • 2nd and 10 at SF 28

      (5:43 - 1st) S.Draughn right tackle to SF 35 for 7 yards (A.Hawk)

    • 3rd and 3 at SF 35

      (5:00 - 1st) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short left to B.Bell to SF 37 for 2 yards (R.Nelson). Caught at SF 36. 1-yd YA

    • 4th and 1 at SF 37

      (4:20 - 1st) B.Pinion punts 41 yards to CIN 22, Center-K.Nelson. B.Tate to CIN 19 for -3 yards (M.Cromartie)
  • Punt3 plays, 4 yards, 1:42
    CIN0SF0

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 19

      (4:09 - 1st) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short right to G.Bernard to CIN 21 for 2 yards (N.Bowman). Caught at CIN 20. 1-yd YA

    • 2nd and 8 at CIN 21

      (3:26 - 1st) (Shotgun) G.Bernard right tackle to CIN 23 for 2 yards (N.Bowman)

    • 3rd and 6 at CIN 23

      (2:51 - 1st) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass incomplete short middle to M.Jones [E.Harold]

    • 4th and 6 at CIN 23

      (2:38 - 1st) K.Huber punts 52 yards to SF 25, Center-C.Harris. B.Ellington to SF 23 for -2 yards (C.Harris)
  • Punt5 plays, 24 yards, 2:45
    CIN0SF0

    • 1st and 10 at SF 23

      (2:32 - 1st) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert scrambles left end pushed ob at SF 27 for 4 yards (R.Maualuga)

    • 2nd and 6 at SF 27

      (2:05 - 1st) S.Draughn up the middle to SF 41 for 14 yards (R.Nelson, S.Williams)

    • 1st and 10 at SF 41

      (1:32 - 1st) B.Gabbert pass short right to S.Draughn pushed ob at SF 45 for 4 yards (R.Maualuga). Caught at SF 40. 5-yds YA

    • 2nd and 6 at SF 45

      (0:59 - 1st) S.Draughn left guard to SF 46 for 1 yard (R.Maualuga; A.Jones)

    • 3rd and 5 at SF 46

      (0:32 - 1st) (Shotgun) PENALTY on SF-Q.Patton, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at SF 46 - No Play

    • 3rd and 10 at SF 41

      (0:06 - 1st) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short right to B.Bell pushed ob at SF 47 for 6 yards (L.Hall). Caught at SF 41. 6-yds YA
    • END QUARTER 1

    • 4th and 4 at SF 47

      (14:53 - 2nd) B.Pinion punts 42 yards to CIN 11, Center-K.Nelson, fair catch by B.Tate
  • Punt3 plays, 2 yards, 1:34
    CIN0SF0

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 11

      (14:44 - 2nd) G.Bernard right tackle to CIN 11 for no gain (M.Purcell)

    • 2nd and 10 at CIN 11

      (14:13 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass incomplete short right to J.Hill

    • 3rd and 10 at CIN 11

      (13:56 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short left to T.Kroft to CIN 13 for 2 yards (J.Ward). M.Purcell deflected A.McCarron's pass at LOS

    • 4th and 8 at CIN 13

      (13:19 - 2nd) K.Huber punts 49 yards to SF 38, Center-C.Harris. B.Ellington to SF 43 for 5 yards (C.Harris)
  • Interception4 plays, 15 yards, 1:09
    CIN0SF0

    • 1st and 10 at SF 43

      (13:06 - 2nd) B.Gabbert pass short right to T.Smith to CIN 41 for 16 yards (D.Kirkpatrick). Caught at CIN 43. 2-yds YA

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 41

      (12:45 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short left to A.Boldin to CIN 42 for -1 yards (S.Williams). Caught at CIN 44. -2 yds YA

    • 2nd and 11 at CIN 42

      (12:19 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass incomplete short left to T.Smith

    • 3rd and 11 at CIN 42

      (12:19 - 2nd) (Shotgun) PENALTY on SF-T.Smith, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at CIN 42 - No Play

    • 3rd and 16 at CIN 47

      (12:19 - 2nd) (Shotgun) PENALTY on CIN-G.Atkins, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at CIN 47 - No Play
    • (12:19 - 2nd) Timeout #1 by CIN at 12:19.

    • 3rd and 11 at CIN 42

      (12:10 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short middle intended for V.McDonald INTERCEPTED by A.Jones at CIN 28. A.Jones to CIN 42 for 14 yards (J.Staley)
  • Punt5 plays, 12 yards, 2:18
    CIN0SF0

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 42

      (12:00 - 2nd) A.McCarron pass short right to R.Hewitt to SF 49 for 9 yards (G.Hodges). Caught at CIN 43. 8-yds YA

    • 2nd and 1 at SF 49

      (11:25 - 2nd) J.Hill right guard to SF 48 for 1 yard (G.Hodges)

    • 1st and 10 at SF 48

      (10:40 - 2nd) (Shotgun) Direct snap to M.Sanu. M.Sanu right end to SF 46 for 2 yards (A.Brooks; C.Lemonier)

    • 2nd and 8 at SF 46

      (10:05 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass incomplete deep right to M.Jones

    • 3rd and 8 at SF 46

      (10:01 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass incomplete short left to A.Green (J.Ward)

    • 4th and 8 at SF 46

      (9:52 - 2nd) K.Huber punts 46 yards to end zone, Center-C.Harris, Touchback
  • Fumble3 plays, 12 yards, 1:51
    CIN0SF0

    • 1st and 10 at SF 20

      (9:47 - 2nd) T.Cadet left tackle to SF 22 for 2 yards (V.Burfict). PENALTY on SF-E.Pears, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at SF 20 - No Play

    • 1st and 20 at SF 10

      (9:26 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short left to A.Boldin to SF 11 for 1 yard (L.Hall)

    • 2nd and 19 at SF 11

      (8:50 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short left to T.Cadet to SF 20 for 9 yards (W.Gilberry). Caught at SF 8. 12-yds YA

    • 3rd and 10 at SF 20

      (8:01 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short right to A.Boldin to SF 32 for 12 yards (C.Dunlap). FUMBLES (C.Dunlap), RECOVERED by CIN-C.Dunlap at SF 32. C.Dunlap to SF 11 for 21 yards (T.Cadet). Caught at SF 26. 6-yds YA
  • Touchdown5 plays, 11 yards, 2:45
    CIN7SF0

    • 1st and 10 at SF 11

      (7:50 - 2nd) J.Hill up the middle to SF 8 for 3 yards (Q.Dial)

    • 2nd and 7 at SF 8

      (7:36 - 2nd) PENALTY on SF-I.Williams, Neutral Zone Infraction, 4 yards, enforced at SF 8 - No Play

    • 2nd and 3 at SF 4

      (7:12 - 2nd) C.Ogbuehi reported in as eligible. J.Hill right guard to SF 3 for 1 yard (N.Bowman, Q.Dial)

    • 3rd and 2 at SF 3

      (6:24 - 2nd) J.Hill right end pushed ob at SF 1 for 2 yards (G.Hodges)

    • 1st and Goal at SF 1

      (5:38 - 2nd) C.Ogbuehi and E.Winston reported in as eligible. J.Hill right guard to SF 1 for no gain (G.Hodges, A.Brooks)

    • 2nd and Goal at SF 1

      (5:16 - 2nd) Jeremy Hill 1 Yard Rush M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Harris, Holder-K.Huber.
  • Punt3 plays, -2 yards, 1:54
    CIN7SF0
    • (5:16 - 2nd) M.Nugent kicks 65 yards from CIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.

    • 1st and 10 at SF 20

      (5:09 - 2nd) (Shotgun) T.Cadet left tackle to SF 22 for 2 yards (R.Nelson; M.Johnson)

    • 2nd and 8 at SF 22

      (4:32 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert sacked at SF 12 for -10 yards (V.Burfict)

    • 3rd and 18 at SF 12

      (3:54 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short right to T.Cadet to SF 18 for 6 yards (V.Burfict). Caught at SF 9. 9-yds YA

    • 4th and 12 at SF 18

      (3:23 - 2nd) B.Pinion punts 18 yards to SF 36, Center-K.Nelson, out of bounds
  • Touchdown5 plays, 36 yards, 2:05
    CIN14SF0

    • 1st and 10 at SF 36

      (3:22 - 2nd) A.McCarron pass deep left to M.Jones to SF 17 for 19 yards (E.Reid). Caught at SF 17. 0-yds YAC San Francisco challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout #1 at 03:15.

    • 1st and 10 at SF 17

      (2:46 - 2nd) (Shotgun) J.Hill up the middle to SF 14 for 3 yards (I.Williams)

    • 2nd and 7 at SF 14

      (2:02 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short right to M.Sanu to SF 8 for 6 yards (G.Hodges). Caught at SF 10. 2-yds YA
    • (2:00 - 2nd) Two-Minute Warning

    • 3rd and 1 at SF 8

      (1:48 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short left to M.Jones to SF 1 for 7 yards (D.Johnson, G.Hodges). Caught at SF 6. 5-yds YA

    • 1st and Goal at SF 1

      (1:17 - 2nd) Jeremy Hill 1 Yard Rush M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Harris, Holder-K.Huber.
  • Interception2 plays, 0 yards, 0:19
    CIN14SF0
    • (1:11 - 2nd) M.Nugent kicks 66 yards from CIN 35 to SF -1. B.Ellington to SF 33 for 34 yards (T.Hill). CIN-V.Rey was injured during the play.

    • 1st and 10 at SF 33

      (1:07 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass incomplete short left to Q.Patton

    • 2nd and 10 at SF 33

      (0:58 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short right intended for V.McDonald INTERCEPTED by V.Burfict at SF 36. V.Burfict to SF 20 for 16 yards (Q.Patton, T.Cadet)
  • Touchdown1 play, 20 yards, 0:05
    CIN21SF0

    • 1st and 10 at SF 20

      (0:53 - 2nd) Tyler Kroft Pass From AJ McCarron for 20 Yrds M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Harris, Holder-K.Huber.
  • End of Half2 plays, -4 yards, 0:53
    CIN21SF0
    • (0:48 - 2nd) M.Nugent kicks 68 yards from CIN 35 to SF -3. Q.Patton to SF 17 for 20 yards (R.Burkhead).

    • 1st and 10 at SF 17

      (0:40 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert sacked at SF 11 for -6 yards (G.Atkins)

    • 2nd and 16 at SF 11

      (0:01 - 2nd) (Shotgun) T.Cadet right guard to SF 13 for 2 yards (C.Dunlap)
  • Field Goal13 plays, 70 yards, 6:20
    CIN24SF0
    • (14:54 - 3rd) B.Pinion kicks 63 yards from SF 35 to CIN 2. B.Tate to CIN 26 for 24 yards (N.Bellore, T.Cadet).

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 26

      (14:47 - 3rd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass incomplete short right to R.Hewitt

    • 2nd and 10 at CIN 26

      (14:41 - 3rd) (Shotgun) G.Bernard right end to CIN 23 for -3 yards (J.Ward). Penalty on CIN-T.Kroft, Offensive Holding, declined

    • 3rd and 13 at CIN 23

      (14:02 - 3rd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass deep left to M.Jones to CIN 39 for 16 yards (K.Acker). Caught at CIN 39. 0-yds YA

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 39

      (13:37 - 3rd) G.Bernard left guard to CIN 41 for 2 yards (A.Brooks)

    • 2nd and 8 at CIN 41

      (13:05 - 3rd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short left to G.Bernard to CIN 42 for 1 yard (G.Hodges). Caught at CIN 39. 3-yds YA

    • 3rd and 7 at CIN 42

      (12:27 - 3rd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short left to T.Kroft to SF 43 for 15 yards (E.Reid). PENALTY on CIN-M.Jones, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at SF 49. Caught at CIN 39. 18-yds YAC. T.Kroft credited with 9-yd reception

    • 3rd and 8 at CIN 41

      (11:59 - 3rd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass deep left to M.Jones to SF 12 for 47 yards (K.Acker). Caught at SF 13. 1-yd YA

    • 1st and 10 at SF 12

      (11:40 - 3rd) (No Huddle) PENALTY on CIN-A.Smith, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at SF 12 - No Play

    • 1st and 15 at SF 17

      (11:15 - 3rd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron sacked ob at SF 17 for 0 yards (A.Brooks)

    • 2nd and 15 at SF 17

      (10:46 - 3rd) G.Bernard left end to SF 14 for 3 yards (N.Bowman)

    • 3rd and 12 at SF 14

      (10:08 - 3rd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass incomplete short middle to G.Bernard. PENALTY on SF-N.Bowman, Defensive Pass Interference, 5 yards, enforced at SF 14 - No Play

    • 1st and Goal at SF 9

      (10:00 - 3rd) J.Hill left guard to SF 6 for 3 yards (I.Williams)

    • 2nd and Goal at SF 6

      (9:23 - 3rd) C.Ogbuehi reported in as eligible. J.Hill right tackle to SF 4 for 2 yards (N.Bowman)

    • 3rd and Goal at SF 4

      (8:45 - 3rd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass incomplete short left to A.Green

    • 4th and Goal at SF 4

      (8:40 - 3rd) M.Nugent 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Harris, Holder-K.Huber
  • Punt3 plays, 6 yards, 1:22
    CIN24SF0
    • (8:40 - 3rd) M.Nugent kicks 65 yards from CIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.

    • 1st and 10 at SF 20

      (8:37 - 3rd) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass incomplete short left to A.Boldin

    • 2nd and 10 at SF 20

      (8:30 - 3rd) K.Gaskins up the middle to SF 20 for no gain (G.Atkins)

    • 3rd and 10 at SF 20

      (7:49 - 3rd) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert scrambles left end pushed ob at SF 26 for 6 yards (R.Nelson)

    • 4th and 4 at SF 26

      (7:18 - 3rd) B.Pinion punts 52 yards to CIN 22, Center-K.Nelson. A.Jones to CIN 26 for 4 yards (R.Armstrong). SF-D.Johnson was injured during the play
  • Fumble5 plays, 20 yards, 2:28
    CIN24SF0

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 26

      (7:11 - 3rd) J.Hill right guard to CIN 35 for 9 yards (N.Bowman)

    • 2nd and 1 at CIN 35

      (6:31 - 3rd) J.Hill left tackle to CIN 39 for 4 yards (Q.Dial)

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 39

      (5:57 - 3rd) J.Hill right guard to CIN 40 for 1 yard (G.Hodges)

    • 2nd and 9 at CIN 40

      (5:21 - 3rd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short left to G.Bernard to SF 46 for 14 yards (E.Reid). Caught at CIN 41. 13-yds YA
    • (4:57 - 3rd) Timeout #1 by CIN at 04:57.

    • 1st and 10 at SF 46

      (4:50 - 3rd) J.Hill left end to CIN 49 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by SF-I.Williams at CIN 46. I.Williams to CIN 46 for no gain (R.Hewitt)
  • Touchdown5 plays, 46 yards, 1:36
    CIN24SF7

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 46

      (4:38 - 3rd) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short left to A.Boldin to CIN 17 for 29 yards (S.Williams). Caught at CIN 36. 19-yds YA

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 17

      (4:11 - 3rd) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass incomplete deep right to V.McDonald

    • 2nd and 10 at CIN 17

      (4:04 - 3rd) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short left to K.Gaskins to CIN 1 for 16 yards (A.Jones). CIN-V.Burfict was injured during the play. Caught at CIN 13. 12-yds YA

    • 1st and Goal at CIN 1

      (3:45 - 3rd) (Shotgun) K.Gaskins up the middle to CIN 1 for no gain (R.Maualuga, D.Peko)

    • 2nd and Goal at CIN 1

      (3:14 - 3rd) Bruce Miller 1 Yard Rush P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Nelson, Holder-B.Pinion.
  • Punt4 plays, -5 yards, 3:06
    CIN24SF7
    • (3:09 - 3rd) B.Pinion kicks 66 yards from SF 35 to CIN -1. B.Tate to CIN 21 for 22 yards (K.Acker).

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 21

      (3:04 - 3rd) (Shotgun) C.Ogbuehi reported in as eligible. G.Bernard right end to CIN 19 for -2 yards (N.Bowman, Q.Dial). PENALTY on CIN-R.Bodine, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CIN 21 - No Play

    • 1st and 20 at CIN 11

      (2:49 - 3rd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short left to G.Bernard pushed ob at CIN 12 for 1 yard (C.Lemonier). PENALTY on SF-C.Lemonier, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at CIN 12

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 27

      (2:21 - 3rd) G.Bernard right guard to CIN 33 for 6 yards (G.Hodges, N.Bowman)

    • 2nd and 4 at CIN 33

      (1:47 - 3rd) G.Bernard right guard to CIN 36 for 3 yards (N.Bowman). PENALTY on CIN-R.Bodine, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CIN 33 - No Play

    • 2nd and 14 at CIN 23

      (1:31 - 3rd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short right to M.Sanu to CIN 25 for 2 yards (A.Brooks). Caught at CIN 23. 2-yds YA

    • 3rd and 12 at CIN 25

      (0:51 - 3rd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron sacked at CIN 16 for -9 yards (J.Ward)

    • 4th and 21 at CIN 16

      (0:08 - 3rd) K.Huber punts 45 yards to SF 39, Center-C.Harris. B.Ellington to SF 46 for 7 yards (E.Lamur)
  • Punt3 plays, -2 yards, 1:04
    CIN24SF7

    • 1st and 10 at SF 46

      (0:00 - 3rd) B.Gabbert pass incomplete short left to B.Bell. PENALTY on SF-M.Martin, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at SF 46 - No Play
    • END QUARTER 3

    • 1st and 20 at SF 36

      (14:57 - 4th) B.Gabbert pass incomplete short right to K.Gaskins. SF-M.Martin was injured during the play

    • 2nd and 20 at SF 36

      (14:43 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short middle to B.Bell to SF 44 for 8 yards (V.Burfict; R.Maualuga). Caught at SF 42. 2-yds YA

    • 3rd and 12 at SF 44

      (14:12 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass incomplete short right to T.Cadet

    • 4th and 12 at SF 44

      (14:04 - 4th) B.Pinion punts 44 yards to CIN 12, Center-K.Nelson, fair catch by B.Tate
  • Punt3 plays, 0 yards, 2:11
    CIN24SF7

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 12

      (13:57 - 4th) J.Hill right tackle to CIN 14 for 2 yards (I.Williams)

    • 2nd and 8 at CIN 14

      (13:14 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.McCarron sacked at CIN 8 for -6 yards (I.Williams)

    • 3rd and 14 at CIN 8

      (12:28 - 4th) (Shotgun) G.Bernard right end to CIN 12 for 4 yards (E.Harold)

    • 4th and 10 at CIN 12

      (11:53 - 4th) K.Huber punts 54 yards to SF 34, Center-C.Harris. B.Ellington to SF 41 for 7 yards (R.Burkhead)
  • Missed FG12 plays, 36 yards, 3:47
    CIN24SF7

    • 1st and 10 at SF 41

      (11:44 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short right to K.Gaskins to SF 44 for 3 yards (D.Kirkpatrick). Caught at SF 38. 6-yds YA

    • 2nd and 7 at SF 44

      (11:15 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short right to Q.Patton to CIN 40 for 16 yards (R.Maualuga). Caught at CIN 43. 3-yds YA

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 40

      (10:55 - 4th) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass incomplete short middle to B.Bell (R.Nelson)

    • 2nd and 10 at CIN 40

      (10:44 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short right to K.Gaskins to CIN 31 for 9 yards (V.Burfict). Caught at CIN 35. 4-yds YA

    • 3rd and 1 at CIN 31

      (10:16 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass incomplete short right to B.Bell

    • 4th and 1 at CIN 31

      (10:11 - 4th) B.Miller left guard to CIN 29 for 2 yards (A.Hawk)

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 29

      (9:32 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short middle to K.Gaskins to CIN 19 for 10 yards (R.Maualuga; V.Burfict). Caught at CIN 25. 6-yds YA

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 19

      (9:15 - 4th) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass incomplete short right to B.Bell [C.Dunlap]

    • 2nd and 10 at CIN 19

      (9:12 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass incomplete short right to T.Smith. PENALTY on CIN-D.Kirkpatrick, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at CIN 19 - No Play

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 14

      (9:06 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert sacked ob at CIN 14 for 0 yards (M.Johnson). PENALTY on SF-E.Pears, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CIN 14 - No Play

    • 1st and 20 at CIN 24

      (8:53 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass incomplete short middle to B.Ellington (V.Burfict)

    • 2nd and 20 at CIN 24

      (8:53 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short right to A.Boldin to CIN 23 for 1 yard (L.Hall). Caught at CIN 23. 0-yds YA

    • 3rd and 19 at CIN 23

      (8:12 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass incomplete short left to T.Smith

    • 4th and 19 at CIN 23

      (8:06 - 4th) P.Dawson 41 yard field goal is BLOCKED (C.Dunlap), Center-K.Nelson, Holder-B.Pinion
  • Punt3 plays, -3 yards, 1:56
    CIN24SF7

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 31

      (7:59 - 4th) J.Hill up the middle to CIN 30 for -1 yards (E.Harold)

    • 2nd and 11 at CIN 30

      (7:25 - 4th) A.McCarron scrambles right end pushed ob at CIN 31 for 1 yard (Q.Dial)

    • 3rd and 10 at CIN 31

      (6:53 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.McCarron sacked at CIN 28 for -3 yards (E.Reid)

    • 4th and 13 at CIN 28

      (6:10 - 4th) K.Huber punts 50 yards to SF 22, Center-C.Harris. B.Ellington to SF 28 for 6 yards (T.Hill)
  • Touchdown11 plays, 72 yards, 3:53
    CIN24SF14

    • 1st and 10 at SF 28

      (5:58 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short right to A.Boldin to SF 37 for 9 yards (R.Maualuga). Caught at SF 35. 2-yds YA

    • 2nd and 1 at SF 37

      (5:35 - 4th) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short right to Q.Patton to SF 49 for 12 yards (D.Kirkpatrick). Caught at SF 44. 5-yds YA

    • 1st and 10 at SF 49

      (5:09 - 4th) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short left to K.Gaskins to CIN 43 for 8 yards (L.Hall). Caught at CIN 48. 5-yds YA

    • 2nd and 2 at CIN 43

      (4:51 - 4th) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass incomplete short left to T.Smith

    • 3rd and 2 at CIN 43

      (4:47 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass incomplete short right to B.Bell

    • 4th and 2 at CIN 43

      (4:39 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short right to Q.Patton to CIN 34 for 9 yards (D.Kirkpatrick). Caught at CIN 34. 1-yd YA

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 34

      (4:15 - 4th) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Gabbert sacked at CIN 43 for -9 yards (D.Peko)

    • 2nd and 19 at CIN 43

      (3:39 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short left to K.Gaskins to CIN 37 for 6 yards (R.Maualuga). Caught at CIN 39. 2-yds YA

    • 3rd and 13 at CIN 37

      (3:06 - 4th) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short left to T.Smith to CIN 20 for 17 yards (W.Gilberry). Caught at CIN 26. 6-yds YAC Pass bounced off P.J.Dawso

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 20

      (2:43 - 4th) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short right to T.Cadet to CIN 15 for 5 yards (P.Dawson). Caught on CIN 21. 6-yds YA

    • 2nd and 5 at CIN 15

      (2:17 - 4th) Anquan Boldin Pass From Blaine Gabbert for 15 Yrds P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Nelson, Holder-B.Pinion.
  • Interception2 plays, 27 yards, 0:27
    CIN24SF14
    • (2:17 - 4th) P.Dawson kicks onside 10 yards from SF 35 to SF 45. M.Sanu (didn't try to advance) to SF 45 for no gain. San Francisco challenged the loose ball recovery ruling, and the play was REVERSED. P.Dawson kicks onside 10 yards from SF 35 to SF 45. RECOVERED by SF-N.Bellore.

    • 1st and 10 at SF 45

      (2:06 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass deep left to B.Bell to CIN 28 for 27 yards (S.Williams). Caught at CIN 35. 7-yds YA
    • (2:00 - 4th) Two-Minute Warning

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 28

      (1:50 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass deep left intended for J.Simpson INTERCEPTED by S.Williams at CIN 1. S.Williams ran ob at CIN 15 for 14 yards
  • Punt3 plays, 7 yards, 0:25
    CIN24SF14

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 15

      (1:46 - 4th) J.Hill right guard to CIN 19 for 4 yards (I.Williams)
    • (1:46 - 4th) Timeout #1 by SF at 01:46.

    • 2nd and 6 at CIN 19

      (1:41 - 4th) C.Ogbuehi reported in as eligible. J.Hill up the middle to CIN 19 for no gain (N.Bowman)
    • (1:41 - 4th) Timeout #2 by SF at 01:41.

    • 3rd and 6 at CIN 19

      (1:36 - 4th) J.Hill left guard to CIN 22 for 3 yards (E.Harold)
    • (1:36 - 4th) Timeout #3 by SF at 01:36.

    • 4th and 3 at CIN 22

      (1:25 - 4th) K.Huber punts 55 yards to SF 23, Center-C.Harris. B.Ellington to SF 40 for 17 yards (E.Lamur)
  • End of Game5 plays, 3 yards, 1:25
    CIN24SF14

    • 1st and 10 at SF 40

      (1:19 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short left to A.Boldin to SF 47 for 7 yards (L.Hall). PENALTY on SF-E.Pears, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at SF 40 - No Play. Caught at SF 47. 0-yds YA

    • 1st and 20 at SF 30

      (1:13 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass incomplete deep right to Q.Patton (P.Dawson)

    • 2nd and 20 at SF 30

      (1:05 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short left to A.Boldin to SF 38 for 8 yards (L.Hall). Caught at SF 35. 3-yds YA

    • 3rd and 12 at SF 38

      (0:44 - 4th) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass short right to T.Cadet to 50 for 12 yards (P.Dawson). Caught at SF 42. 8-yds YA

    • 1st and 10 at 50

      (0:29 - 4th) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Gabbert pass incomplete short right to T.Cadet

    • 2nd and 10 at 50

      (0:21 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Gabbert sacked at SF 43 for -7 yards (G.Atkins)
    • END GAME