The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Detroit Lions by a final score of 27-19 behind another punishing performance from their defense.

The 49ers had a +9.2 advantage in The Trench Counter, rushing for 5.5 yards per carry against 3.2 for the Lions, along with a +9 edge in first downs. San Francisco held a +2 advantage in Total Rushes/Completions, though several of Matthew Stafford's completions came on the final drive against a prevent defense.

Alex Smith went 20-for-31 for 226 yards, two touchdowns to Vernon Davis and no interceptions. Davis caught five balls for 73 yards.

Frank Gore and Kendall Hunter again gave the 49ers a controlling ground game. Gore had 17 carries for 89 yards and a touchdown.

Stafford went 19-for-32 for 230 yards, a late touchdown to Brandon Pettigrew and an interception. Kevin Smith rushes 16 times for 53 yards.

The 49ers' defense successfully stopped the Lions on several third downs in their own territory, forcing four field goals on five attempts. The Lions were 6-for-15 on third down.