1991: No Joe? No Steve? No problem.

49ers finish 10-6 but miss playoffs

1991 Season Statistics

Receptions	Yards	Average	TDs	100+ Yards	Multi TDs	Game High Rec	Game High Yards	Game High TDs
80	1206	15.1	14	4	4	9 (twice)	154	2 (four times)

Achievements

Scored a 73 yard TD against the Giants in Week 1 and a 70 yard TD the next week against the Chargers

Went five consecutive weeks without scoring a touchdown (10/27-11/25); longest scoring drought of career

Scored more touchdowns with Steve Bono and Steve Young at qb (14) than the previous season with Joe Montana as the full time starting qb (12)

Best Game

Rice always lights the Falcons up. But his 7 receptions for 138 yards and a 57 yard TD at Candlestick are all the more impressive when you consider it came just one week after Rice was forced to leave a game against the Raiders after sustaining a concussion.

Did You Know...

This was the first season of Rice's career that the 49ers did not make the playoffs. They finished 10-6.

Play of the Year

On Monday Night Football, the 49ers and Giants squared off in Week 1 for a rematch of last year's NFC Championship grudge match. Although the Giants would prevail yet again, Rice would record a 73 yard TD reception. It was a strong indicator that while the 49ers might suffer, Rice's greatness would continue on.