1971 San Francisco 49ers season


The 1971 San Francisco 49ers season was the franchise's 22nd season in the National Football League and their 26th overall. The 49ers appeared in the NFC Championship Game for the second consecutive year. The team moved into a new home, Candlestick Park. After winning two of their first three games on the road the 49ers lost their first game at Candlestick Park to the Los Angeles Rams 20-13. The 49ers would rebound and win the NFC West for the second year in a row by posting a 9-5 record. However, for the second year in a row the 49ers season ended in disappointment with a 14-3 loss in the NFC Championship Game to the Cowboys in Dallas.

Offseason

NFL Draft

RoundPickPlayerPositionSchool/Club Team
237Ernie JanetOffensive LinemenWashington
249Joe OrdunaRunning BackNebraska
375Willie ParkerCenterNorth Texas

Roster

Regular season

Schedule

Standings

Playoffs