2003 San Francisco 49ers season
| 2003 San Francisco 49ers season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Dennis Erickson |
| Home field | Candlestick Park |
| Results | |
| Record | 7–9 |
| Division place | 3rd NFC West |
| Playoff finish | did not qualify |
The 2003 San Francisco 49ers season was the franchise's 57th season in the National Football League.
The team entered their 2003 season attempting to improve upon their 10–6 output from the previous year. This was the first season under head coach Dennis Erickson, whose hiring was highly controversial due to the way the coaching change was handled. The 49ers failed to surpass their 2002 record and finished the season 7–9 by losing six close games.
It was Terrell Owens and Jeff Garcia's final season as 49ers.
Weather 66 °F (Partly cloudy) Sunday, September 7, 2003 at San Francisco Stadium at Candlestick Point
The 49ers started the season off strongly, defeating the Bears 49–7. The game was close in the second quarter, with the 49ers leading 10–7, however, the Bears' defense gave way to the 49ers' offense who scored 39 unanswered points. The Bears were also plagued with turnovers; the team lost two fumbles and quarterback Kordell Stewart tossed three interceptions. The 49ers' offensive line performed exceptionally well, as quarterback Jeff Garcia of the 49ers was not sacked during the course of the game.
Scoring summary
1st Quarter
SF- Jeff Chandler 22-yard field goal SF 3-0
SF- Garrison Hearst 12-yard pass from Jeff Garcia (Jeff Chandler kick)SF 10-0
2nd Quarter
CHI- Desmond Clark 3-yard pass from Kordell Stewart (Paul Edinger kick)SF 10-7
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