San Francisco 49ers at New England Patriots 21 to 24
Sunday, December 20, 1998, Week 16The San Francisco 49ers played the New England Patriots in Foxborough on Sunday, December 20, 1998, Week 16 of the 1998 season. The Patriots won by a score of 24-21. With this game, the Patriots finished the season 6-2-0 at home, while the 49ers finished 4-4-0 on the road for the 1998 season.
San Francisco 49ers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 410 | 259 | 151 | 3 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Steve Mariucci Assistant Head Coach: Bill McPherson Offensive Coordinator: Marty Mornhinweg Defensive Coordinator: John Marshall Special Teams Coordinator: George Stewart Quarterbacks Coach: Marty Mornhinweg, Greg Knapp Wide Receivers Coach: Larry Kirksey Offensive Line Coach: Bobb Mckittrick Running Backs Coach: Tom Rathman Tight Ends Coach: Pat Morris Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Pat Morris Offensive Quality Control Coach: Andy Sugarman Defensive Line Coach: Dwaine Board Linebackers Coach: Richard Smith Defensive Secondary Coach: Michael Barnes Defensive Backs Coach: Jim L. Mora (Jr.) Defensive Quality Control Coach: Jaime Hill Physical Development Assistant: Jerry Attaway Strength Development: Michael Barnes Physical Development Coordinator: Jerry Attaway General Manager: Dwight Clark Equipment Manager: Kevin Lartigue Pro Personnel Assistant: Chris Beake Intern: Charlie Brown Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Don Johnson, Charlie Brown, Ron Gould, Latraia Jones
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 332 | 200 | 132 | 2 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Pete Carroll Offensive Coordinator: Ernie Zampese Defensive Coordinator: Steve Sidwell Quarterbacks Coach: Jack Reilly Wide Receivers Coach: Steve Walters Offensive Line Coach: Paul T. Boudreau Running Backs Coach: Kirby Wilson Tight Ends Coach: Carl Smith Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Jeff Davidson Defensive Line Coach: Ray Hamilton Linebackers Coach: Mark "Bo" Pelini Defensive Backs Coach: Ron Lynn, DeWayne Walker Defensive Assistant Coach: DeWayne Walker Special Teams Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Strength and Conditioning Coach: Johnny Parker Owner: Robert Kraft Regional Scout: Chris Grier Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Sam Clancy