Final Score: 49ers 14 - Lions 33
Sunday, December 17, 1978 at 1:00 PM ET
49ers @ Lions
NFL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | 49ers | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 2 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 19.3 | 22.8 |
| Last meeting | 28 | 7 |
| Stat | 49ers | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 15 | 15 |
| Avg points scored | 13.7 | 17.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 21.1 | 19.1 |
| Win percentage | 13% | 40% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 0% | 57% |
Recent Results
49ers
vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Dec 10, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ New Orleans Saints
Dec 3, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 37
13-24
vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Nov 27, 1978 · Margin: -17 · Total: 31
7-24
vs Los Angeles Rams
Nov 19, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 59
28-31
vs Arizona Cardinals
Nov 12, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 26
10-16
@ Atlanta Falcons
Nov 5, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 31
10-21
@ Washington Commanders
Oct 29, 1978 · Margin: -18 · Total: 58
20-38
vs Atlanta Falcons
Oct 22, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 37
17-20
vs New Orleans Saints
Oct 15, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 21
7-14
@ Los Angeles Rams
Oct 8, 1978 · Margin: -17 · Total: 37
10-27
Lions
vs Minnesota Vikings
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: +31 · Total: 59
45-14
@ Arizona Cardinals
Dec 3, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 35
14-21
vs Denver Broncos
Nov 23, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 31
17-14
@ Las Vegas Raiders
Nov 19, 1978 · Margin: -12 · Total: 46
17-29
vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Nov 12, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 57
34-23
@ Minnesota Vikings
Nov 5, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 24
7-17
@ Chicago Bears
Oct 29, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 38
21-17
vs Los Angeles Chargers
Oct 22, 1978 · Margin: +17 · Total: 45
31-14
@ Atlanta Falcons
Oct 15, 1978 · Margin: -14 · Total: 14
0-14
vs Washington Commanders
Oct 8, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 40
19-21