1948 San Francisco 49ers season

The 49ers, hoped to improve upon their 8–4–2 output from the previous season.

They began the season 10–0, and finished 12–2,[1] both losses coming to eventual season champions, the Cleveland Browns.

The 1948 49ers had a record-setting rushing attack: the team rushed for a staggering 3,653 yards in only fourteen games, a professional football record that still stands.

[3][4] The team's statistical leaders included Frankie Albert with 1,990 passing yards, Johnny Strzykalski with 915 rushing yards, and Alyn Beals with 591 receiving yards and 84 points scored.

[5] [6] San Francisco's in-season roster included the following players.