1993 San Francisco 49ers season
NFC West champions; Ricky Watters' five touchdowns sink the Giants 44–3.
The 1993 San Francisco 49ers season was the franchise's 44th season in the National Football League (NFL) and their 48th overall. The 49ers appeared in the NFC Championship Game for the second consecutive season and for the fifth time in six seasons. For the first time since 1978, Joe Montana was not on their active roster; specifically, the 49ers had traded him away to the Kansas City Chiefs in April.
Quick Facts
- Team
- San Francisco 49ers
- Record
- 10–6
- Division place
- 1st NFC West
- Owner
- Edward J. DeBartolo Jr.
- General manager
- Carmen Policy
- Coach
- George Seifert
- Stadium
- Candlestick Park
- Playoffs
- Won Divisional Playoffs (vs. Giants) 44–3; Lost NFC Championship (at Cowboys) 21–38
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Background
The 49ers' NFC West division championship and 10–6 regular-season record earned them the #2 seed in the NFC and a first-round bye in the playoffs.
In the NFC Divisional Playoffs the 49ers beat the New York Giants 44–3. Ricky Watters was the story of the game as he rushed for an NFL record 5 touchdowns. The 49ers handed the Giants their worst playoff loss in their history, eclipsing their 37–0 loss to the Green Bay Packers in 1961.
For the second year in a row, the 49ers met the Cowboys in the NFC Championship game. And like the year before, the Cowboys were victorious. With the loss, the 49ers finished the year at a disappointing 11–7.
Did You Know?
- Ricky Watters rushed for an NFL-record five touchdowns in the 44–3 divisional win over the Giants.
- 1993 was the first season since 1978 that Joe Montana was not on the 49ers' active roster.
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