1977 San Francisco 49ers season

The 1977 San Francisco 49ers season was the team's 28th season in the National Football League (NFL). Hoping to build off an 8-6 campaign one season ago, the team struggled and was again unable to qualify for the playoffs, this time posting a record of 5–9, including starting the season 0–5.[1]

1977 San Francisco 49ers season
Head coachKen Meyer
General managerJoe Thomas
OwnerEdward J. DeBartolo, Jr.
Home fieldCandlestick Park
Results
Record5–9
Division place3rd NFC West
Playoff finishdid not qualify

Offseason

Before the season began, the team was purchased by Edward DeBartolo, Sr., who in turn gave management of the team to his son, Edward DeBartolo, Jr. The team also hired a new general manager, Joe Thomas, and a new head coach, Ken Meyer.

Personnel

Staff
1977 San Francisco 49ers staff
Front office
  • Owner and President – Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr.
  • General Manager – Joe Thomas

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

 Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

  • Special Teams – Ed Alsman

Roster
1977 San Francisco 49ers roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

 Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

 Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

 Reserve lists


Practice squad



Rookies in italics

[2]

Schedule
Week Date Opponent Result Attendance
1 September 19, 1977 at Pittsburgh Steelers L 27–0
48,046
2 September 25, 1977 Miami Dolphins L 19–15
40,503
3 October 2, 1977 at Los Angeles Rams L 34–14
55,466
4 October 9, 1977 Atlanta Falcons L 7–0
38,009
5 October 16, 1977 at New York Giants L 20–17
70,366
6 October 23, 1977 Detroit Lions W 28–7
39,392
7 October 30, 1977 Tampa Bay Buccaneers W 20–10
34,700
8 November 6, 1977 at Atlanta Falcons W 10–3
46,577
9 November 13, 1977 at New Orleans Saints W 10–7
41,564
10 November 20, 1977 Los Angeles Rams L 23–10
56,779
11 November 27, 1977 New Orleans Saints W 20–17
33,702
12 December 4, 1977 at Minnesota Vikings L 28–27
40,745
13 December 12, 1977 Dallas Cowboys L 42–35
55,851
14 December 18, 1977 at Green Bay Packers L 16–14
44,902

Standings
NFC West
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
Los Angeles Rams(2) 10 4 0 .714 4–2 8–4 302 146 L1
Atlanta Falcons 7 7 0 .500 3–3 7–5 179 129 W1
San Francisco 49ers 5 9 0 .357 3–3 5–7 220 260 L3
New Orleans Saints 3 11 0 .214 2–4 3–9 232 336 L4

References
  1. 1977 San Francisco 49ers
  2. "1977 San Francisco 49ers starters and roster". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
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