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NFL · Week 5 · October 7, 2007 · 10 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. San Francisco 49ers: 2007 Week 5 Recap

Ravens defeat 49ers 9–7 in Week 5

D.Mason led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 9–7 Week 5 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 9 3–2 Winner
Final 9–7
San Francisco 49ers 7 2–3
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
9–7
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 6–0 San Francisco 49ers
Top passer
S. McNair
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Mason
Game date
October 7, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • D.Mason 11 REC · 85 YDS +5.7 Fantasy Impact
  • S.McNair 29/46 · 221 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Q.Sypniewski 4 REC · 28 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • B.Gilmore 1 REC · 42 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Battle 3 REC · 36 YDS · 1 TD +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Morice Norris Jr.
    Morice Norris Jr. 2 REC · 19 YDS +1.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 9–7 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 6–0 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D. Mason
Top passer
S. McNair
Biggest EPA play
(11:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Dilfer pass short left intended for 81-B.Gilmore INTERCEPTED by 20-…
Game date
2007-10-07

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers 9–7 on 2007-10-07. D. Mason posted a game-high +5.69 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3T
Baltimore Ravens630009
San Francisco 49ers070007

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

BALBaltimore Ravens
SFSan Francisco 49ers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 2:48FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 8
    Score
    3-0

    (2:48) 3-M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:10FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 13
    Score
    6-0

    (:10) 3-M.Stover 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 8:17FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 31
    Score
    9-0

    (8:17) 3-M.Stover 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  4. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 6:19TD
    ABA. Battle

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 23
    Score
    9-6

    (6:19) 12-T.Dilfer pass deep middle to 83-A.Battle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 6:14XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    9-7

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.69 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Gilmore · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.84 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Battle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  4. 4S. McNair · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +2.48 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
  5. 5Q. Sypniewski · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  6. 6W. McGahee · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  7. 7Dorian WilliamsDorian Williams · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  8. 8Morice Norris Jr.Morice Norris Jr. · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +0.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

D. Mason — BAL · Receiving

D. Mason posted the highest total EPA (+5.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.

D. Mason's top snap (+3.17 EPA): (:40) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass incomplete deep left to 85-D.Mason. PENALTY on SF-36-S.Spencer, Defensive Pass Interference, 32 yards, enforced at BAL 4 - No Play.

Biggest single play (-3.91 EPA): T. Dilfer — (11:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Dilfer pass short left intended for 81-B.Gilmore INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 42. 20-E.Reed to SF 37 for 21 yards (46-D.Walker). PENALTY on BAL-20-E.Reed, Delay of Game, 5 ya

Quarterback report card

S. McNair led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens) · 46 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +2.1% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.48 total EPA
  • T. Dilfer (San Francisco 49ers) · 23 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · +3.7% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -4.83 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBaltimore RavensSan Francisco 49ers
Offensive EPA/play-0.046-0.151
Offensive success rate38.1%35.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.054-0.210
Rush EPA/play-0.183-0.451
Defensive EPA/play+0.151+0.046
Defensive success rate64.3%61.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.05 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • San Francisco 49ers: -0.15 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, -4.47 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, -8.45 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • San Francisco 49ers — A. Battle (T. Dilfer pass) (Q3 6:19)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 2:48)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 0:10)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q3 8:17)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 6–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the SF 8 (Q2 2:48) — (2:48) 3-M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the SF 13 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) 3-M.Stover 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the SF 31 (Q3 8:17) — (8:17) 3-M.Stover 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the BAL 23 (Q3 6:19) — (6:19) 12-T.Dilfer pass deep middle to 83-A.Battle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 6:14) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) 6-J.Nedney 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. [WPA -22.8% · EPA -2.60]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short middle to 85-D.Mason to SF 34 for 18 yards (27-W.Harris). Caught at SF 48. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +1.72]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 6:30) — (6:30) 4-S.Koch punts 40 yards to end zone, Center-70-M.Katula, Touchback. [WPA -12.7% · EPA -0.74]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 4:47) — (4:47) 12-T.Dilfer pass short middle to 21-F.Gore to BAL 37 for 19 yards (42-G.Sapp). Caught at SF 47. [WPA +10.7% · EPA +1.46]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q3 6:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 12-T.Dilfer pass deep left to 81-B.Gilmore to BAL 23 for 42 yards (29-D.Martin) [42-G.Sapp]. Caught at BAL 31. Penalty on BAL-29-D.Martin, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +10.7% · EPA +3.84]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q3 11:37) — (11:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Dilfer pass short left intended for 81-B.Gilmore INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 42. 20-E.Reed to SF 37 for 21 yards (46-D.Walker). PENALTY on BAL-20-E.Reed, Delay of Game, 5 ya [WPA -10.4% · EPA -3.91]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q3 6:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 12-T.Dilfer pass deep left to 81-B.Gilmore to BAL 23 for 42 yards (29-D.Martin) [42-G.Sapp]. Caught at BAL 31. Penalty on BAL-29-D.Martin, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +10.7% · EPA +3.84]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 0:40) — (:40) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass incomplete deep left to 85-D.Mason. PENALTY on SF-36-S.Spencer, Defensive Pass Interference, 32 yards, enforced at BAL 4 - No Play. [WPA +9.7% · EPA +3.17]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) 6-J.Nedney 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. [WPA -22.8% · EPA -2.60]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 2:48 · SF 8 · Score 3-0
    (2:48) 3-M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  2. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 0:10 · SF 13 · Score 6-0
    (:10) 3-M.Stover 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  3. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 8:17 · SF 31 · Score 9-0
    (8:17) 3-M.Stover 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  4. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 6:19 · BAL 23 · Score 9-6
    (6:19) 12-T.Dilfer pass deep middle to 83-A.Battle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 6:14 · BAL 2 · Score 9-7
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • D. Mason (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • T. Dilfer (SF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs San Francisco 49ers on 2007-10-07?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers 9-7 in Week 5, 2007.

What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs San Francisco 49ers?

Q2: Baltimore Ravens 6, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 3, San Francisco 49ers 7; Final: Baltimore Ravens 9, San Francisco 49ers 7.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs San Francisco 49ers?

San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Battle (T. Dilfer pass) (Q3 6:19) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 2:48, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 0:10, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q3 8:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs San Francisco 49ers?

S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens), 63.0% completion, +2.1% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.48 total passing EPA. T. Dilfer (San Francisco 49ers), 52.2% completion, +3.7% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -4.83 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs San Francisco 49ers?

D. Mason (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.69 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+3.17 EPA): (:40) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass incomplete deep left to 85-D.Mason. PENALTY on SF-36-S.Spencer, Defensive Pass Interference, 32 yards, enforced at BAL 4 - No Play..

Was Baltimore Ravens vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Baltimore Ravens won 9-7 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L