NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (7-2) at SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (1-8)
Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 at 4:25 p.m. ET. Levi's Stadium (68,500)
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The New England Patriots will attempt to get back in the win column this week when they travel to face the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. This week's game will be the Patriots' first-ever game at Levi's Stadium, which opened in 2014. It will be the Patriots first game at the 49ers since a 30-21 win at Candlestick Park on Oct. 5, 2008, New England's only win at San Francisco.
A victory over the 49ers will give the Patriots its eighth win of the year and guarantee a finish with a record of .500 or better for the 16 consecutive year. Each of the other 31 NFL teams has had at least one losing season since 2001.
SERIES HISTORY
The New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers will meet for the 13th time in their history. The two teams last played met in a Sunday Night Football game on Dec. 16, 2012, with San Francisco pulling out a 41-34 victory at Gillette Stadium.This week's game will be the Patriots' first-ever game at Levi's Stadium, which opened in 2014. It will be the Patriots first game at the 49ers since a 30-21 win at Candlestick Park on Oct. 5, 2008, New England's only win at San Francisco. The Patriots are 1-4 as the visiting team against San Francisco. The Niners hold a 8-4 lead in the series, but the Patriots have won three of the last four meetings.
The matchup will be a battle between the team of the 2000s and the team of the 1990s. The New England Patriots' 126 wins in the 2000s is the all-time best mark for a decade in NFL history. In the 1990s, San Francisco had 122 wins, which was the third best record for a decade in NFL history.
The New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers will meet for the 13th time when they square off on Sunday at Levi's Stadium. Here's a look at some of their previous meetings.
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Gerard Williams (29) returns an interception 28 yards during an NFL game against the New England Patriots in San Francisco, Nov. 30, 1980. The 49ers defeated the Patriots 21-17. (AP Photo/Arthur Anderson)
San Francisco 49ers running back Don Woods (47) runs upfield during an NFL game against the New England Patriots in San Francisco, Nov. 30, 1980. The 49ers defeated the Patriots 21-17. (AP Photo/Arthur Anderson)
San Francisco 49ers vs. New England Patriots at Candlestick Park Sunday, August 14, 1983. Pre-season Game. New England Patriots Linebacker Tim Golden (59) tackles San Francisco 49ers Running Back Carl Monroe (32). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
New England Patriots quarterback Tony Eason (11) throws a pass as San Francisco 49ers nose tackle Pete Kugler (67) defends during an NFL pre-season game in San Francisco on August 14, 1983. The 49ers defeated the Patriots 17-15. (AP Photo/Arthur Anderson)
New England Patriots Irving Fryear (80) blasts by San Francisco 49ers Keena Turner during first quarter NFL action at Sullivan Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Sunday, Dec. 14, 1986. (AP Photo/Elise F. Amendola)
San Francisco 49ers running back Roger Craig (33) heads downfield during an NFL game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 22, 1989 in Palo Alto. The 49ers won the game, 37 to 20. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
San Francisco 49ers vs New England Patriots at Stanford Stadium Sunday, October 22, 1989. 49ers Beat Patriots 37-20. Patriots running back John Stephens (44). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
San Francisco 49ers defensive back Don Griffin (29) covers during an NFL football game against New England Patriots wide receiver Stanley Morgan (86) on Sunday, Oct. 22, 1989 in Palo Alto. The 49ers won the game 37-20. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
San Francisco 49ers vs. New England Patriots at Candlestick Park Sunday, September 17, 1995. 49ers beat Patriots 28-3. New England Patriots full back Sam Gash (33) blocks for running back Dave Meggett (22). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
San Francisco 49ers vs. New England Patriots at Candlestick Park Sunday, September 17, 1995. 49ers beat Patriots 28-3. San Francisco 49ers linebacker Gary Plummer (50) stops New England Patriots running back Curtis Martin (28). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Quarterback Tom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots warms up before a 20 - 0 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on July 31, 2000. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New England Patriots running back Corey Dillon (28) runs into San Francisco 49ers' Shawntae Spencer during second half action of their NFL game at Foxboro, Mass., Sunday afternoon Jan. 2, 2005. Dillon finished the game with 116 yards rushing, placing him over the 1,600 yard mark for the season, while also establishing the New England Patriots single season rushing record. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New England Patriots running back Patrick Pass (35) leaps over his own blocker as he tries to get by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Saleem Rasheed (51) during the game in Foxboro, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005. The Patriots remained unbeaten at home this season with a 21-7 win. (AP Photo/ Robert E. Klein)
New England Patriots linebacker Pierre Woods (58) pursues during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
New England Patriots' Stephen Gostkowski makes a field goal as San Francisco 49ers' Nate Clements defends in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
New England Patriots' Kevin Faulk is tackled by San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. The Patriots won 30-21. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
New England Patriots' Kevin Faulk, left, Sammy Morris, center, and Laurence Maroney celebrate after Faulk scored on a 2-yard touchdown run against the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
New England Patriots' Jerod Mayo (51) tackles San Francisco 49ers' Frank Gore in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
New England Patriots' Deltha O'Neal, right, reacts after San Francisco 49ers' Isaac Bruce, left, scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. The Patriots won 30-21. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
New England Patriots' Randy Moss, center, catches a 66-yard touchdown pass from Matt Cassel as he runs from San Francisco 49ers' Walt Harris, left, and Parys Haralson in the first quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. The Patriots won 30-21. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
New England Patriots wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (85) catches a pass during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Gillette Stadium on Sunday December 16, 2012 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) is tackled by New England Patriots cornerback Kyle Arrington (24) during an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, December 16, 2012 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tarell Brown, right, breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch (84)in the second quarter an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) meet at midfield after their NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. The 49ers won 41-34. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
SERIES BREAKDOWN
NEW ENGLAND 8, SAN FRANCISCO 4
Home Record, 3-4
Schaefer/Sulllivan/Foxboro Stadium, 2-3
Gillette Stadium, 1-1
Away Record, 1-4
Candlestick/3Com Park, 1-3
Stanford Stadium, 0-1
Total Points, Niners 305, Patriots 232
Longest winning streak, 3 games
Longest losing streak, 6 games (11/30/80 - 09/17/95)
Bill Belichick vs. San Francisco, 3-1 (2-1 with New England)
TALE OF THE TAPE
| **2016 REGULAR SEASON** | **NEW ENGLAND** | **SAN FRANCISCO** |
| Record | 7-2 | 1-8 |
| Divisional Standings | 1st | 4th |
| Total Yards Gained | 3,427 | 2,797 |
| Total Offense (Rank) | 380.8 (8t) | 310.8 (29) |
| Rush Offense | 112.4 (13) | 119.6 (7) |
| Pass Offense | 268.3 (8) | 191.2 (30) |
| Points Per Game | 26.8 (6) | 20.8 (22t) |
| Total Yards Allowed | 3,253 | 3,867 |
| Total Defense (Rank) | 361.4 (18) | 429.7 (32) |
| Rush Defense | 101.0 (14) | 180.4 (32) |
| Pass Defense | 260.4 (19) | 249.2 (14) |
| Points Allowed/Game | 18.1 (6) | 31.4 (32) |
| Possession Avg. | 30:18 | 25:46 |
| Sacks Allowed/Yards Lost | 19/116 | 21/107 |
| Sacks Made/Yards | 16/106 | 16/64 |
| Total Touchdowns Scored | 29 | 21 |
| Penalties Against/Yards | 59/556 | 49/422 |
| Punts/Avg. | 37/44.1 | 52/45.3 |
| Turnover Differential | +1 (13t) | +1 (13t) |
PASSING PERFORMANCES
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has played two times against San Francisco and is 1-1 in those games.
BRADY APPROACHING WINS RECORD
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (198 - 176 reg. season/22 postseason) is two wins away from tying Peyton Manning (200 - 186 reg. season/14 postseason) and three wins shy of becoming the winningest quarterback in NFL history.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
TELEVISION:This week's game will be broadcast by CBS and can be seen locally on WBZ-TV Channel 4 in Boston. Greg Gumbel will handle play-by-play duties with Trent Green as the color analyst. Jamie Erdahl will work the sidelines. The game will be produced by Jim Rikhoff and directed by Suzanne Smith.
NATIONAL RADIO:This week's game will be broadcast to a national audience on Westwood One Sports and Compass Media Networks . Tom McCarthy and Mark Malone will call the game for Westwood One while Chris Carrino and Brian Baldinger will handle broadcast duties for Compass Media.
LOCAL RADIO:98.5 FM, The Sports Hub, is the flagship station for the Patriots Radio Network. Play-by-play broadcaster Bob Socci will call the action along with former Patriots quarterback Scott Zolak, who will provide color analysis. Produced by Marc Cappello.
