Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_17 (result VARCHAR, week VARCHAR, opponent VARCHAR)
### Question:
What was the result of the game against San Francisco 49ers before week 16?
### Answer:
SELECT result FROM table_name_17 WHERE week < 16 AND opponent = "san francisco 49ers"