Super Bowl Era World Cup (Champion Crowned)

[EagleFan]

1st Quarter

The Patriots start on their own 24 after the opening kickoff. Maroney picks up 2 yards. Maroney up the middle for 5, 3rd and 3. Brady hits Faulk out of the backfield for 4 yards, 1st down at the 35. On 3rd and 8 Brady hits Moss for 14 yards, 1st down at the Dolphins' 46. A False Start makes it 1st and 15. Play action pass, Brady fires deep to Moss ad hits him in stride, inside the 20, the 10, touchdown! The Patriots take a 7-0 lead with 10:29 remaining in the quarter.

The Dolphins start on their own 29 after the kickoff. Morris sweeps left for 9 yards. Griese hits Mandich for 7 yards, 1st down at the 45. Morris picks up 2 yards. Pitch right to Kiick, he gets around the corner and is off to the races, inside the 30, the 20, the 10 and down at the 8; a 45 yard gain makes it 1st and goal at the 8. Draw play to Csonka for 3 yards. Morris stacked up after 1 yard. Handoff to Csonka and he is stopped at the 3, 4th and goal. Yepremian hits the 20 yard field goal to make it 7-3 with 5:33 left in the quarter.

The Patriots start at their own 28 after the kickoff. They go three and out.

The Dolphins start at their own 43 after the punt. Csonka loses 1 yard. Griese hits Morris out of the backfield and he has room, inside the 40, makes a man miss, the 30, the 20 and finally down at the 12, 1st down. They lose ground and end up 4th and 14 at the 16. Yepremian hits the 33 yard field goal to make it 7-6 with 20 seconds left in the quarter.

The Patriots start at their own 22 after the kickoff. Brady drops back and fires, intercepted by Dick Anderson who is down at the 29.

The Dolphins start at the Patriots' 29 after the interception. Sweep left to Morris for 4 yards.

End of 1st Quarter


1972 Dolphins 6
2007 Patriots 7

[EagleFan]

2nd Quarter

Pitch right to Morris for 6 yards, 1st down at the 19. Csonka up the middle for 7 yards. Griese hits Warfield for 10 yards, 1st and goal at the 2. Defensive holding makes it 1st and goal at the 1. Play action pass, Griese fires but it is batted down. Another play action, this time he fires to Warfield, complete, touchdown! The Dolphins take a 13-7 lead with 12:34 left in the half.

The teams exchange three and outs.

The Patriots start on their 35 after the last punt. Faulk off tackle for 3 yards. Draw play to Morris for 18 yards, 1st down at the Dolphins' 44. Maroney breaks off tackle for a big gain of 38 yards, 1st and goal at the 6. Morris straight ahead and into the endzone, touchdown! The Patriots take a 14-13 lead with 8:03 left in the half.

The Dolphins start on their own 32 after the kickoff. They are held to a three and out.

The Patiots start at their own 36 after the punt. On 2nd and 10 Brady is sacked by Doug Swift to make it 3rd and 16. Brady goes up top to Moss for 24 yards, 1st down at the Dolphins' 46. On 3rd and 1 Brady scrambles for 3, 1st down at the 34. On 2nd and 7 Brady hits Welker for 9 yards, 1st down at the 22. two minute warning Morris stopped for no gain. Brady is sacked by Jake Scott, 3rd and 13. Brady hits Moss for 14 yards, 1st down at the 11. On 2nd down Brady hits Stallworth for the touchdown! They make it 21-13 with 1:15 left in the half.

The Dolphins are held to a three and out.

The Patriots pick up one first down but are forced to punt.

End of 1st Half


1972 Dolphins 13
2007 Patriots 21

[EagleFan]

3rd Quarter

The Dolphins start on their own 19 after the kickoff. Csonka picks up 1 yard. Morrall hits Morris for 12 yards, 1st down at the 32. On 3rd and 8 Morrall hits Twilley for 13 yards, 1st down at the 47. On 3rd and 8 Morrise gets the ball on a draw and picks up 9 yards, 1st down at the Patriots' 42. Draw play to Klick for 20 yards, 1st down at the 22. Play action pass, Morrall fires to Warfield in the endzone, touchdown! They narrow the gap to 21-20 with 8:43 left in the quarter.

The Patriots start at their own 40 after a good kickoff return. Faulk up the middle and he loses the ball, Dolphins recover!

The Dolphins start at the Patriots' 42 after the fumble recovery. Draw play to Csonka for 5 yards. Csonka up the midde for 3 yards. Morris around the end for 4 yards, 1st down at the 30. Csonka up the middle for 6 yards. Griese hits Fleming for 4 yards, 1st down at the 20. Csonka picks up 7 yards. Greise fires to Twilley but he drops it, 3rd and 3. Griese sacked by Mike Vrabel at the 19, 4th down. Yepremian hits the 36 yard field goal to give the Dolphins a 23-21 lead with 3:15 left in the quarter.

The Patriots start at their own 29 after the kickoff. Brady hits Stallworth for 14 yards, 1st down at the 43. Brady hits Stallworth for 7 yards. Brady drops back fires up top to Moss who is mugged but makes the catch for a 26 yard gain, a flag is down for pass interference but it is declined, 1st down at the 24. Brady hits Faulk for 10 yards, 1st down at the 14. Maroney is stopped for no gain, 2nd down.

End of 3rd Quarter


1972 Dolphins 23
2007 Patriots 21

[EagleFan]

4th Quarter

Maroney loses 1 yard, 3rd and 11 at the 15. Brady hits Welker in the endzone, touchdown! The Patriots take a 28-23 lead with 14:21 left in the game.

The Dolphins start on their own 49 after a nice kickoff return. A sack and penalty have them 4th and 24 and punting.

The Patriots start at their own 35 after the punt. On 3rd and 8 Brady hits Moss for 9 yards, 1st down at the 46. Maroney up the middle for 15 yards, 1st down at the Dolphins' 39. Maroney picks up 2 yards. Brady hits Faulk for 14 yards, 1st down at the 23. Brady hits Gaffney for 17 yards, 1st and goal at the 6. Morris loses 2 yards. Morris up the middle for the touchdown! They make it 35-23 with 7:43 left in the game.

The Dolphins start at their own 33 after the kickoff. Csonka up the middle for 12, 1st down at the 45. On 3rd and 5 Csonka gets a pitch right and picks up 12 yards, 1st down at the Patriots' 38. Four straight incomplete passes from Griese turn the ball over on downs.

The Patriots start on their own 38. They pick up one first down and are forced to punt.

The Dolphins start on their own 19 after the punt. On 3rd and 9 Griese is intercepted by Randall Gay who is down at the 29.

The Patriots start at the Dolphins' 29 after the interception. They end up 4th and 2 at the 21. Gostkowsi hits the 38 yard field goal to make it 38-23 with 27 seconds left.

The Dolphins start on their own 35 after the kickoff. They pick up one first down and time runs out.

End of Game


1972 Dolphins 23
2007 Patriots 38


Player of the Game: Randy Moss (Patriots) - 6 receptions for 141 yards with 1 touchdown

[PurdueBrad]

WOOT! Still in this. All I need now is a Bears win over the 49ers and either BYU or I are the big prediction winners!

[EagleFan]

Knockout Stage - 1st Round
1991 Redskins 28 vs. 1998 Vikings 38
2002 Buccaneers 6 vs. 1989 49ers 11

1972 Dolphins 34 vs. 2009 Bengals 6
1993 Oilers 22 vs. 1967 Raiders 24

1985 Bears 30 vs. 1975 Cowboys 14
2005 Seahawks 20 vs. 1973 Falcons 34

2000 Ravens 28 vs. 2007 Patriots 31
1969 Chiefs 3 vs. 1999 Jaguars 12

Knockout Stage - Quarter Finals
1998 Vikings 7 vs. 1989 49ers 37
1972 Dolphins 20 vs. 1967 Raiders 8
1985 Bears 32 vs. 1973 Falcons 14
2007 Patriots 19 vs. 1999 Jaguars 10

Knockout Stage - Semi Finals
1989 49ers 29 vs. 1972 Dolphins 23 - OT
1985 Bears 38 vs. 2007 Patriots 10

Knockout Stage - 3rd Place Game
1972 Dolphins 23 vs. 2007 Patriots 38

Knockout Stage - Final
1989 49ers vs. 1985 Bears


Final Results
1st -
2nd -
3rd - 2007 Patriots
4th - 1972 Dolphins

[BYU 14]

Originally Posted by PurdueBrad

WOOT! Still in this. All I need now is a Bears win over the 49ers and either BYU or I are the big prediction winners!

Ahh great minds

[EagleFan]

Finals

1989 49ers vs. 1985 Bears

Played at: Yale Bowl - New Haven, CT


49ers Key Players
QB Joe Montana
RB Roger Craig
RB Tom Rathman
WR Jerry Rice
WR John Taylor
TE Brent Jones


Bears Key Players
QB Jim McMahon
RB Walter Payton
RB Matt Suhey
WR Willie Gault
WR Dennis McKinnon
TE Emery Moorehead

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 1st
Time Remaining: 15:00
Score: 0-0
Leading: n/a
Situation: The Bears are receiving the opening kickoff.

The Bears return the kick to their own 40 yard line, first down.

1st & 10 @ <40 - Payton gets the ball and dives into the line for 1 yard.
2nd & 9 @ <41 - McMahon back to pass, under heavy pressure, he rolls, puts the ball dwn and takes off. He is across midfield and has the first down as he picks up 15 yards, fitst down.

1st @ 10 @ 44> - Draw play to Payton and he picks up 3 yards.
2nd & 7 @ 41> - McMahon drops back and floats a short pass to Moorehead, complete. He is pulled down immediately, a 5 yard gain.
3rd & 2 @ 36> - Handoff to Payton, he goes off left taskle and picks up 4 yards, first down.

1st & 10 @ 32> - Suhey given the ball up the middle and he picks up 3 yards.
2nd & 7 @ 29> - McMahon drops back, gives to Suhey on the draw and the 49ers were ready as he picks up just 1 yard.
3rd & 6 @ 28> - Pitch right to Payton, he is inside the 25 but down at the 24 for a 4 yard gain.
4th & 2 @ 24> - Butler attempts the 41 yard field goal, it has the distance but is wide left.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 1st
Time Remaining: 9:29
Score: 0-0
Leading: n/a
Situation: The 49ers start on their own 31 after the missed field goal.

1st & 10 @ <31 - Handoff to Craig and he is stacked up for no gain.
2nd & 10 @ <31 - Montana is under pressure, he puts the ball down and scrambles out of bounds for a 3 yards loss.
3rd & 13 @ <28 - Montana drops back, he fires to Taylor, complete across the 40 and down at the 46 for an 18 yard gain, first down.

1st & 10 @ <46 - Montana drops back and fires over the middle, tipped and intercepted by Dave Duerson who is down at the Bears 48.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 1st
Time Remaining: 7:20
Score: 0-0
Leading: n/a
Situation: The Bears start at their own 48 after the interception.

1st & 10 @ <48 - Handoff to Payton, he smases through the line, runs over a linebacker and is into the secondary, he is across the 40, the 30, inside the 20 and down finally at the 13 for a 39 yard gain, first down.

1st & 10 @ 13> - McMahon fakes the handoff, drops back and fires to Gault in the endzone, touchdown!!! The extra point it good to make it 7-0 Bears.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 1st
Time Remaining: 6:23
Score: 7-0
Leading: Bears
Situation: The 49ers are receiving the kick.

The 49ers return the kick to their own 23.

1st & 10 @ <23 - Handoff to Craig and he is dropped for a 2 yard loss.
2nd & 12 @ <21 - Montana drops back, throws towards Rice but overthrows him, incomplete.
3rd & 12 @ <21 - Montana drops back and looks for Rice again but misses him.
4th & 12 @ <21 - Not a good punt and it is returned to the 49ers' 42.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 1st
Time Remaining: 5:13
Score: 7-0
Leading: Bears
Situation: The Bears start at the 49ers' 42 after receiving the punt.

1st & 10 @ 42> - McMahon flips a quick pass out to McKinnon, compelte for 6 yards.
2nd & 4 @ 36> - McMahon is under ressure, he tries to run fr it and is stopped at the line for no gain.
3rd & 4 @ 36> - McMahon gives to Suhey on a draw play, he is stopped after just 1 yard.
4th & 3 @ 35> - They go for it, McMahon drops back, throws to Payton out of the backfield but threw it at his feet, incomplete.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 1st
Time Remaining: 3:12
Score: 7-0
Leading: Bears
Situation: The 49ers start at their own 35 after the defensive stand.

1st & 10 @ <35 - Craig handed the ball and picks up 1 yard.
2nd & 9 @ <36 - Montana drops back, gives to Craig on a draw but he has very little room and picks up just 2 yards.
3rd & 7 @ <38 - Montana drops back and fires to Taylor, complete and he is across midfield and down at the Bears' 48, first down.

1st & 10 @ 48> - Montana drops back and looks for Rice but it is incomplete.
2nd & 10 @ 48> - Handoff to Craig up the middle, he has room and picks up 11 yards, first down.

1st & 10 @ 37> - Handoff to Craig off left tackle, he picks up 3 yards.

End of 1st Quarter


1989 49ers 0
1985 Bears 7

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 2nd
Time Remaining: 15:00
Score: 7-0
Leading: Bears
Situation: The 49ers have a 2nd down at the Bears' 34.

2nd & 7 @ 34> - Montana fires a bullet to Rice for 11 yards, first down.

1st & 10 @ 23> - Handoff to Craig, off left tackle. He gets a block, makes one man miss and has room, inside the 15, the 10, 5, touchdown!!! The extra point ties the game 7-7.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 2nd
Time Remaining: 14:12
Score: 7-7
Leading: n/a
Situation: The Bears are receiving the kickoff.

The Bears return the kick to their own 32.

1st & 10 @ <32 - Handoff to Payton up the middle for 1 yard.
2nd & 9 @ <33 - Payton gets the carry and picks up just 1 yard.
3rd & 8 @ <34 - McMahon drops back and fires to Moorehead, complete across the 50 to the 49ers' 48 for 18 yards, first down.

1st & 10 @ 48> - McMahon drops back and is under heavy pressure, he is sacked by Charles Haley for a 7 yard loss.
2nd @ 17 @ <45 - Handoff to Payton but he is stopped for no gain.
3rd & 17 @ <45 - McMahon drops back fires to Wrightman underneath, he has some running room, across the 40 and dives down to the 36 for a 19 yard gain, first down.

1st & 10 @ 36> - McMahon fires a short pass to Suhey but a flag is down, offensive holding which is accepted.
1st & 20 @ 46> - McMahon drops back and fires for Margerum but misses, incomplete.
2nd & 20 @ 46> - McMahon is under pressure, he is sacked buy Kevin Fagan for a 6 yard loss.
3rd & 26 @ <48 - McMahon back and under heavy pressure, he tries to run and is stopped fo rno gain.
4th & 26 @ <48 - The punt is returned to the 17.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 2nd
Time Remaining: 8:23
Score: 7-7
Leading: n/a
Situation: The 49ers start at their own 17 after the punt.

1st & 10 @ <17 - Craig up the middle for 4 yards.
2nd & 6 @ < 21 - Rathman is stopped for no gain.
3rd & 6 @ <21 - Montana under heavy pressure, he scrambles and is across the 30 and down at the 36 for 15 yards, first down.

1st & 10 @ <36 - Rathman gains 1 yard.
2nd & 9 @ <37 - Montana in trouble and he scrambles for 6 yards.
3rd & 3 @ <43 - Montana drops back, fires to Rathman, complete for 5 yards, first down.

1st & 10 @ <48 - Rathman picks up 2 yards.
2nd & 8 @ 50 - Montan hits Rice for 11 yards, first down.

1st & 10 @ 39> - Rathman is dropped for a 5 yard loss on a broken play.
2nd & 15 @ 44> - Montana screens to Taylor for 4 yards. two minute warning
3rd & 11 @ 40> - Pitch right to Craig for 8 yards, out of bounds.
4th & 3 @ 32> - Cofer attempts the 49 yard field goal but it is wide left.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 2nd
Time Remaining: 1:51
Score: 7-7
Leading: n/a
Situation: The Bears start at their own 39 after the missed field goal.

1st & 10 @ <39 - McMahon hits Payton for 7 yards, out of bounds.
2nd & 3 @ <46 - McMahon fires fr McKinnon but is off the mark.
3rd & 3 @ <46 - McMahon hits Gault across midfield for 18 yards, out of bounds, first down.

1st & 10 @ 36> - Payton loses 2 yards. timeout Bears
2nd & 12 @ 38> - Payton up the middle for 2 yards.
3rd & 10 @ 36> - McMahon hits Maness for 18 yards, first down.

1st & 10 @ 18> - McMahon spikes the ball to stop the clock.
2nd & 10 @ 18> - McMahon drops back, fires but it is batted down at the line.
3rd & 10 @ 18> - McMahon completes it to McKinnon for 15 yards, out of bounds, first down.

1st & goal @ 3> - McMahon drops back and hits Payton in the flat, touchdown! The extra point makes it 14-7 Bears.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 2nd
Time Remaining: 0:25
Score: 14-7
Leading: Bears
Situation: The 49errs are receiving the kickoff.

The 49ers return the squib kick to their 36.

1st & 10 @ <36 - Pitch left to Craig and he picks up 16 yards, out of bounds, first down.

1st & 10 @ 48> - Montana fires a bullet to Rice for 19 yards, out of bounds, first down with seconds left.

1st & 10 @ 29> - Cofer attempts the 46 yard field goal and it is good! That makes it 14-10.

End of 1st Half


1989 49ers 10
1985 Bears 14

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 3rd
Time Remaining: 15:00
Score: 14-10
Leading: Bears
Situation: The 49ers receive the kickoff to open the second half.

They return the kick to their own 19.

1st & 10 @ <19 - Craig up the middle for 5 yards.
2nd & 5 @ <24 - Montana drops back and he is sacked by Dan Hampton for a 6 yard loss.
3rd & 11 @ <18 - Montana thros for Jones but it is incomplete.
4th & 11 @ <18 - The punt is returned to the Bears 49.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 3rd
Time Remaining: 13:12
Score: 14-10
Leading: Bears
Situation: The Bears start at their own 49 after the punt.

1st & 10 @ <49 - Draw play to Payton for just 1 yard.
2nd & 9 @ 50 - Sweep left tp Payton for just 1 yard.
3rd & 8 @ 49> - McMahon is under pressure and flips to McMahon out of teh backfield but he gains just 2 yards.
4th & 6 @ 47> - The punt is returned to the 49ers' 18.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 3rd
Time Remaining: 11:01
Score: 14-10
Leading: Bears
Situation: The 49ers start at their own 18 after the punt.

1st & 10 @ <18 - Craig is stopped at the line for no gain.
2nd & 10 @ <18 - Pitch right to Flagler and he has room and picks up 13 yards, first down.

1st & 10 @ <31 - Montana hits Rice for 13 yards, first down.

1st & 10 @ <44 - Pitch right to Rathman for 3 yards.
2nd & 7 @ <47 - Craig sweeps left for 1 yard.
3rd & 6 @ <48 - Montana dires to Taylor, complete for 12 yards, first down.

1st & 10 @ 40> - Draw play to Craig, he has some room and picks up 11 yards, first down.

1st & 10 @ 29> - Flagler is dropped for a 5 yard loss.
2nd & 15 @ 34> - Rathman up th emiddle for 2 yards.
3rd & 13 @ 32> - Montan under pressure and tries to run but gets just 1 yard.
4th & 12 @ 31> - Cofer attempts the 48 yard field goal but it is wide left.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 3rd
Time Remaining: 4:06
Score: 14-10
Leading: Bears
Situation: The Bears start at their own 38 after the missed field goal.

1st & 10 @ <38 - Payton picks up 6 yards.
2nd & 4 @ <44 - Draw play to Suhey, he is across midfield and has 11 yards, first down.

1st & 10 @ 45> - Payton off tackle for 2 yards.
2nd & 8 @ 43> - Suhey straight ahead for 3 yards.
3rd & 5 @ 40> - Draw play to Gentry but the defense readit and he gains just 1 yard.
4th @ 4 @ 39> - The punt is returned to the 49ers' 21.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 3rd
Time Remaining: 0:41
Score: 14-10
Leading: Bears
Situation: The 49ers start at their own 21 after the punt.

1st & 10 @ <21 - Montana drops backm he is sacked by Richard Dent for a 6 yard loss.
2nd & 16 @ <15 - Montana fires for Rice but misses him, incomplete.

End of 3rd Quarter


1989 49ers 10
1985 Bears 14

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 4th
Time Remaining: 15:00
Score: 14-10
Leading: Bears
Situation: The 49ers have a 3rd and 16 at their own 15.

3rd & 16 @ <15 - Montana hits Rice on a slant in stride, he is across the 30, across the 40 and down at the 46 for a 31 yard gain, first down.

1st & 10 @ <46 - Craig pick up 2 yards.
2nd & 8 @ <48 - Flagler off tackle for 3 yards.
3rd & 5 @ 49> - Craig gets the ball and is stopped after 1 yard.
4th & 4 @ 48> - The punt is returned to the Bears' 18.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 4th
Time Remaining: 12:04
Score: 14-10
Leading: Bears
Situation: The Bears start at their own 18 after the punt.

1st & 10 @ <18 - Payton up the middle, he runs two people over, into the secondary, across the 30, the 40, across midfield, inside the 40, the 30 and he is run down at the 23 after a 59 yard pickup, first down.

1st & 10 @ 23> - McMahon fakes the handoff and drops back, he fires to Moorehead in the endzone, touchdown! The extra point makes it 21-10.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 4th
Time Remaining: 11:00
Score: 21-10
Leading: Bears
Situation: The 49ers are receiving the kickoff.

They return the kick to their own 24.

1st & 10 @ <24 - Craig picks up 1 yard on a draw play.
2nd & 10 @ <25 - Montana hits Flagler for 10 yards, first down.

1st & 10 @ <35 - Draw play to Craig for 10 yards, first down.

1st & 10 @ <45 - Montana hits Rathman for 5 yards.
2nd & 5 @ 50 - Flagler loses 2 yards.
3rd & 7 @ <48 - Montana drops back, fires and is intercepted by Wilber Marshall who is down at the Bears' 41.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 4th
Time Remaining: 7:34
Score: 21-10
Leading: Bears
Situation: The Bears start at their own 41 after the interception.

1st & 10 @ <41 - Payton picks up 7 yards.
2nd & 3 @ <48 - McMahon hits Wrightman for 19 yards, first down.

1st & 10 @ 33> - McMahon is in trouble but scrambles for 7 yards.
2nd & 3 @ 26> - Payton picks up 1 yard.
3rd & 2 @ 25> - McMahon drops back and he is sacked by Charles Haley for a 6 yard loss.
4th & 8 @ 31> - Butler attempts the 48 yard field goal, it's wide right.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 4th
Time Remaining: 4:03
Score: 21-10
Leading: Bears
Situation: The 49ers start on their own 38 after the missed field goal.

1st & 10 @ <38 - Montana scrambles for 2 yards, out of bounds.
2nd & 8 @ <40 - Craig is stopped for no gain. timeout 49ers
3rd & 8 @ <40 - Montana hits Jones for 14 yards, first down.

1st & 10 @ 46> - Montana fires for Rice but it's incomplete.
2nd & 10 @ 46> - Montana is looking for Jones but it is broken up.
3rd & 10 @ 46> - False start.
3rd & 15 @ <49 - Montana hits Rathman who is inside the 40, across the 30 and down at the 29 for a 22 yard gain, first down.

1st & 10 @ 29> - Draw play to Rathman for 1 yard.
2nd & 9 @ 28> - Rice gets the ball on a reverse and is out of bounds after just 2 yards.
3rd & 7 @ 26> - Montana drops back and he is sacked by Wilber Marshall for an 8 yard loss.
4th & 15 @ 34> - Montana drops back, under rpessure, steps up and fires to Wilson, complete for 29 yards, first down. two minute warning

1st & goal @ 5> - Sydney loses 1 yard.
2nd & goal @ 6> - Craig loses 1 yard.
3rd & goal @ 7> - Montana drops back andfires to Rice, touchdown!!! They give to Craig for the two point conversion but he is stopped just short so it is 21-16.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 4th
Time Remaining: 1:24
Score: 21-16
Leading: Bears
Situation: The Bears are receiving the kickoff.

Onside kick, the 49ers recover at their 40!

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 4th
Time Remaining: 1:24
Score: 21-16
Leading: Bears
Situation: The 49ers have it at their own 40 after recovering the onside kick.

1st & 10 @ <40 - Craig picks up 6 yards, out of bounds.
2nd & 4 @ <46 - Montana hits Rathman for 15 yards, 1st down.

1st & 10 @ 39> - Montana under pressure and scrambles for 1 yard, out of bounds with 54 seconds left.
2nd & 9 @ 38> - Montana drops back, fires to Taylor in the endzone but it is broken up.
3rd & 9 @ 38> - Montana hits Taylor for 12 yards, out of bounds with 43 seconds left, first down.

1st & 10 @ 26> - Sweep left to Craig and it catches the Bears by surprise, he picks up 14 yards and is out of bounds with 37 seconds left, first down.

1st & 10 @ 12> - Rathman picks up 1 yard. timeout 49ers with 33 seconds left.
2nd & 9 @ 11> - Montana hits Craig for a short 4 yard gain. timeout 49ers, their final timeout with 27 seconds left.
3rd & 5 @ 7> - Montana drops back, fires for Taylor at the back of the endzone, touchdown!!! They go for two. Craig up the middle and stopped. They lead 22-21.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 4th
Time Remaining: 0:21
Score: 22-21
Leading: 49ers
Situation: The Bears are receiving the kickoff.

The Bears return the kick to their 21.

1st & 10 @ <21 - McMahon fires deep but incomplete.
2nd & 10 @ <21 - McMahon hits Gault for 23 yards, out of bounds with 7 seconds left, first down.

1st & 10 @ <44 - McMahon drops back, he fires deep to McKinnon, complete inside the 30, fights past a man, inside the 20 and down at the 19 for a 37 yard gain, first down but time expires before he is down.

End of Game


1989 49ers 22
1985 Bears 21


Player of the Game: Jim McMahon (Bears) - 15 of 21 for 226 yards with 3 touchdowns; 4 carries for 22 yards

[BYU 14]

Holy shit, what a finish!! Defeat snatched from the jaws of victory, hands team Ditka!!!

[EagleFan]

Some Stats from the Game:

Passing
McMahon, Bears - 15 of 21 for 226 yards with 3 touchdowns
Montana, 49ers - 20 of 30 for 263 yards with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions

Rushing
Payton, Bears - 17 carries for 130 yards
Craig, 49ers - 22 carries for 116 yards and 1 touchdown

Receiving
McKinnon, Bears - 3 receptions for 58 yards
Gault, Bears - 3 receptions for 54 yards with 1 touchdown
Moorehead, Bears - 3 receptions for 44 yards with 1 touchdown
Rice, 49ers - 6 receptions for 92 yards with 1 touchdown
Taylor, 49ers - 6 receptions for 67 yards with 1 touchdown
Rahtman, 49ers - 4 receptions for 47 yards

[EagleFan]

Originally Posted by BYU 14

Holy shit, what a finish!! Defeat snatched from the jaws of victory, hands team Ditka!!!

When the sim result box came up I saw the score and though, wow a close one. Then I checked the scoring summary and saw the two 49ers touchdowns in the final two minutes and pretty mush thought exactly what you typed.

[sterlingice]

WOW!

SI

[EagleFan]

Knockout Stage - 1st Round
1991 Redskins 28 vs. 1998 Vikings 38
2002 Buccaneers 6 vs. 1989 49ers 11

1972 Dolphins 34 vs. 2009 Bengals 6
1993 Oilers 22 vs. 1967 Raiders 24

1985 Bears 30 vs. 1975 Cowboys 14
2005 Seahawks 20 vs. 1973 Falcons 34

2000 Ravens 28 vs. 2007 Patriots 31
1969 Chiefs 3 vs. 1999 Jaguars 12

Knockout Stage - Quarter Finals
1998 Vikings 7 vs. 1989 49ers 37
1972 Dolphins 20 vs. 1967 Raiders 8
1985 Bears 32 vs. 1973 Falcons 14
2007 Patriots 19 vs. 1999 Jaguars 10

Knockout Stage - Semi Finals
1989 49ers 29 vs. 1972 Dolphins 23 - OT
1985 Bears 38 vs. 2007 Patriots 10

Knockout Stage - 3rd Place Game
1972 Dolphins 23 vs. 2007 Patriots 38

Knockout Stage - Final
1989 49ers 22 vs. 1985 Bears 21


Final Results
1st - 1989 49ers
2nd - 1985 Bears
3rd - 2007 Patriots
4th - 1972 Dolphins

[PurdueBrad]

Ouch! Wow, what a finish though!

[sterlingice]

A fitting end to an excellent tourney

SI

[EagleFan]

WhatIfSports.com: Fantasy Sports Simulation -- Football Boxscore

[EagleFan]

You'll see in the box score I did embellish one thing for drama, the time left on that last play.

[britrock88]

Wow. Feels just like SB23's ending.

[CrimsonFox]

HOLY CRAP I just saw this! Montana just WON'T LOSE!
holy crap!

[Vince, Pt. II]

This was a blast to read through, thanks for doing it EagleFan!

The result is helpful on a day like today