Lions defense stands pat, leads 17-14
After giving up a 38-yard and 14-yard pass from Blaine Gabbert to Bruce Ellington, it looked like the 49ers were poised to score. However, the Lions defense dug in and forced a 45-yard field goal attempt from Phil Dawson. The kick went wide left, and with 5:37 to go until halftime, the Lions still led 17-14.
Defense sets up TD, Lions lead 17-14
After the Lions punted, and a holding penalty against San Francisco pinned the 49ers deep in their own end, the Lions defense appeared to go to work.