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49ers set NFL records...
Andy Lee set the NFL record for single-season net punting average of 43.99 yards. The previous record was held by Oakland's Shane Lechler, who averaged 43.85 net yards in 2009. On Sunday, Lee averaged 56.8 yards (51.4 net) on five punts.
David Akers scored 165 points on the season to set the NFL record for most points scored in a single season with no touchdowns. Gary Anderson (Minnesota) held the previous record of 164 points in 1998. Akers also set an NFL record for FG (44) and attempts (52)
The 49ers committed just 10 turnovers on the season to tie the NFL record for fewest giveaways in a season. Contrast that with someone like Mark Sanchez, who committed 26 turnovers all by himself. The 49ers went the final 22 quarters without turning the ball over. The 49ers finished with an NFL best +28 turnover differential, tied for second-best margin in the NFL for a single season since 1970...
Jim Harbaugh became the fourth rookie head coach in NFL history to win 13 or more games. He is the first coach to accomplish the feat after inheriting a team coming off a losing record.