Final · Kickoff
2011 Postseason · Divisional · Candlestick Park
Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
The San Francisco 49ers beat the New Orleans Saints 36–32 at home at Candlestick Park in the Divisional round of the 2011 playoffs on January 14, 2012. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 4 points.
The Saints went 13–3 in the regular season and the 49ers went 13–3. The 49ers’ run ended in the NFC Championship Game, a 20–17 loss to the New York Giants. The loss ended the Saints’ season.
In their previous meeting, the New Orleans Saints won 25–22 on September 20, 2010. When they met again, the San Francisco 49ers won 31–21 on November 25, 2012.
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 Saints lead the series 9–4 after meeting No. 13 since 1999 Full series history
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
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.
The fullback has a hyperextended knee and a bone bruise from Sunday's win over Denver, and Kyle Shanahan will spread his role among the tight ends for the trip to Seattle.
