1955 San Francisco 49ers season

They were coming off a 7–4–1 record in 1954, finishing in 3rd place in the Western Conference.

San Francisco replaced head coach Buck Shaw, who had been the club's only head coach since its founding.

The 49ers started the year with 2 losses at home but rebounded with 2 road victories and sat with a .500 record after 4 games.

San Francisco split its next 2 games at home and had a 3–3 record.

Billy Wilson was Tittle's favorite target, as he had a team-high 53 receptions for 831 yards and 7 touchdowns.