| 1991 San Francisco 49ers season | |
|---|---|
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| Owner | Edward J. DeBartolo Jr. |
| General manager | Carmen Policy |
| Head coach | George Seifert |
| Offensive coordinator | Mike Holmgren |
| Defensive coordinator | Bill McPherson |
| Home field | Candlestick Park |
| Results | |
| Record | 10–6 |
| Division place | 3rd NFC West |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | G Guy McIntyre WR Jerry Rice OLB Charles Haley |
The 1991 San Francisco 49ers season was the franchise's 42nd season in the National Football League (NFL) and their 46th overall. The franchise did not qualify for the postseason for the first time since the strike-shortened 1982 season. Joe Montana would miss the entire season with an elbow injury, paving the way for Steve Young to take over as the team's starting quarterback.
In Week 17, the 49ers found themselves not controlling their destiny. The Atlanta Falcons had already swept the 49ers in 2 very close games in the regular season, and therefore held the tiebreaker in the wild card. The New Orleans Saints had a 10–5 record entering the week, and defeated the Phoenix Cardinals, winning the division.