| 2004 San Francisco 49ers season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Denise DeBartolo York and John York |
| General manager | Terry Donahue |
| Head coach | Dennis Erickson |
| Offensive coordinator | Ted Tollner |
| Defensive coordinator | Willy Robinson |
| Home field | Monster Park |
| Results | |
| Record | 2–14 |
| Division place | 4th NFC West |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | LS Brian Jennings |
The 2004 season was the San Francisco 49ers' 55th in the National Football League (NFL), the 59th overall and their second and final under head coach Dennis Erickson, as he was fired after the season.
The 49ers attempted to improve on their 7–9 output from the previous season, but the 49ers finished the season at 2–14, both wins coming against division-rival Arizona Cardinals in overtime by the same score. The 49ers earned the #1 overall pick in the 2005 NFL draft, where they selected quarterback Alex Smith, who would play for the team for eight seasons.
The season marked changes for the 49ers, who lost three key members of the 2001 team. Quarterback Jeff Garcia was released in the off-season and later signed with the Cleveland Browns, running back Garrison Hearst went to the Denver Broncos, and controversial wide receiver Terrell Owens went to the Philadelphia Eagles, where they lost to the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl.