The team returned to the top of the NFC West after a one-year absence, and lost in the divisional playoffs to the Giants, by a score of 49-3, possibly the biggest playoff loss suffered by the 49ers in the history of their franchise.
Joe Montana suffered a back injury in Week 1 and was lost for two months after surgery.
Montana appeared in just eight games this season, and threw more interceptions than touchdown passes for the only time in his career.
Montana shared Comeback Player of the Year honors with Minnesota's Tommy Kramer at the end of the season.
Rookies in italics January 4, 1987, at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New JerseyAttendance: 76,034