Final · Kickoff
2012 Regular season · Week 15 · Gillette Stadium · Sunday Night
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The San Francisco 49ers beat the New England Patriots 41–34 on the road at Gillette Stadium in Week 15 of the 2012 regular season on December 16, 2012. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 7 points.
The 75 combined points were the most in any game of Week 15.
The result moved the 49ers to 10–3–1 and dropped the Patriots to 10–4. The 49ers finished 2012 at 11–4–1 and lost Super Bowl XLVII. The Patriots finished 2012 at 12–4 and lost in the AFC Championship Game.
In their previous meeting, the New England Patriots won 30–21 on October 5, 2008. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 30–17 on November 20, 2016.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Patriots lead the series 2–1 after meeting No. 3 since 2004 Full series history
San Francisco needed the spot to bring back Ogbo Okoronkwo, ending the four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher's stay after less than two weeks.
Las Vegas added a running back from its practice squad after Jeanty missed Friday's practice with ankle and foot injuries.
Cleveland's quarterback and running back lost nearly $30,000 combined for a celebration against Pittsburgh, while TreVeyon Henderson and Jarrian Jones were also docked for Week 4 plays.
