2004 San Francisco 49ers season

The 49ers suffered a 34-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in week 3. It was the first shutout of a 49ers team since the Atlanta Falcons handed them a 7-0 loss in week 4 of the 1977 NFL Season (they were also shutout in week 1 that season by the Pittsburgh Steelers). This remains the longest such streak in the NFL. [ [http://www.nfl.com/history/randf/records/team/scoring] ] . While the Seahawks scored several field goals and touchdowns, the 49ers could only manage nine first downs and turned the ball over four times (two interceptions and two lost fumbles). With the loss, the 49ers fell to 0-3.

Week 4: vs. St. Louis Rams

It seemed the 49ers would have their second straight victory when they secured a 14 point lead before halftime. However, the 49ers' defense fell apart after the half and the Jets scored 22 unanswered points and forced two turnovers to secure the win. With the 49ers' loss, they fell to 1-5 heading into their bye week.

Week 8: at Chicago Bears

It appeared the 49ers would snap their three-game losing streak when they took at 17-0 lead, however, the Panthers were able to slowly creep back into the game. Several field goals and touchdowns later, the game was tied at 27 and the Panthers scored a final field goal to come away with the win, 30-27. The loss dropped the 49ers to 1-8 and completed their second four-game losing streak of the season.

Week 11: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

In a low-scoring contest, the 49ers lost to the division rival Rams by a score of 16-6. The 49ers were limited to only nine first downs in the game and could only manage two field goals, one of which was from 51 yards. This game marked the 49ers' seventh consecutive loss as they fell to 1-11.

Week 14: at Arizona Cardinals

In a blowout, the Bills dominated the 49ers 41-7. While the Bills managed to score in the double-digits in three of the four quarters, the 49ers only managed a single touchdown in the final minutes of the game. This was the second consecutive game in which the 49ers had four turnovers (this time three interceptions and one fumble) and the Bills were able to roll up over twice as many total yards as the 49ers. With the loss, the 49ers fell to 2-13 going into the final game of the season.

Week 17: at New England Patriots

In a game in which one touchdown was scored each quarter, the 49ers lost to the Patriots, 21-7. The 49ers struck first, but the Patriots defense held them to that single touchdown. Both teams were riddled with mistakes, both turnovers and penalties; however, the Patriots were able to capitalize on the 49ers' errors. Losing for the third time in a row, the 49ers finished the season at only 2-14, giving the team the first overall pick in the draft.

Division standings