Game story
In Week 16 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-12-17, the San Francisco 49ers took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 17–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) paced the passing game, with +11.99 total EPA.
On the individual side, T. Owens (San Francisco 49ers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +21.50 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-65.1% win probability) landed in the second quarter when San Francisco 49ers changed the game: (2:05) J.Garcia pass to J.Stokes to CHI 39 for 3 yards (R.McQuarters).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Owens · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +21.50 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 2 J. Garcia · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +11.99 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 3 M. Booker · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 4 G. Clark · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 5 C. Garner · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +0.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 6 M. Booker · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +0.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 7 T. Owens · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
- 8 D. Lyman · Chicago Bears · Receiving · -0.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.12 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Owens — SF · Receiving
T. Owens posted the highest total EPA (+21.50) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on San Francisco 49ers's efficiency. Across 22 counted snaps, they averaged +0.98 EPA per play.
The signature play (-3.73 EPA) came from San Francisco 49ers: (6:42) J.Garcia pass to J.Rice to CHI 3 for 5 yards (R.Colvin). FUMBLES (R.Colvin), RECOVERED by CHI-T.Smith at CHI 5. T.Smith to CHI 5 for no gain (D.Deese). Play Challenged by SF and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 06:30.)
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q1 54:04) — (9:04) J.Garcia pass to G.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 53:59) — W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the CHI 10 (Q2 30:07) — (:07) W.Richey 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the CHI 27 (Q3 22:20) — (7:20) J.Garcia pass to T.Owens for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 22:15) — W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 32:05) — (2:05) J.Garcia pass to J.Stokes to CHI 39 for 3 yards (R.McQuarters).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 60:00) — W.Richey kicks 64 yards from SF 30 to CHI 6. G.Milburn to CHI 23 for 17 yards (T.Jackson). PENALTY on SF-J.Lewis, Low Block, 15 yards, enforced at CHI 23.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 56:31) — (11:31) J.Garcia pass to T.Owens to CHI 25 for 20 yards (J.Azumah; T.Parrish). Caught at CHI 41.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 42:58) — (12:58) W.Richey 33 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 58:37) — (13:37) C.McNown pass incomplete to S.Dragos (R.Heard).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 6:42) — (6:42) J.Garcia pass to J.Rice to CHI 3 for 5 yards (R.Colvin). FUMBLES (R.Colvin), RECOVERED by CHI-T.Smith at CHI 5. T.Smith to CHI 5 for no gain (D.Deese). Play Challenged by SF and Upheld. (Timeou
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 15:58) — (:58) J.Garcia pass to T.Owens pushed ob at CHI 48 for 28 yards (M.Brown). Caught at CHI 49.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 22:20) — (7:20) J.Garcia pass to T.Owens for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 42:58) — (12:58) W.Richey 33 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.
Quarterback report card
J.Garcia led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) · 49 dropbacks · 73.5% completion · +0.24 EPA/play · +11.99 total EPA
- C.McNown (Chicago Bears) · 32 dropbacks · 28.1% completion · -0.45 EPA/play · -14.28 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.177 | +0.027 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.440 | +0.227 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.140 | -0.405 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.027 | +0.177 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.0% | 65.2% |
By the numbers
San Francisco 49ers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -11.68 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 13 drives, +2.71 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- San Francisco 49ers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- T. Owens (San Francisco 49ers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 54:04 · CHI 1 · Score 0-6
(9:04) J.Garcia pass to G.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 53:59 · CHI 2 · Score 0-7
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 30:07 · CHI 10 · Score 0-10
(:07) W.Richey 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 22:20 · CHI 27 · Score 0-16
(7:20) J.Garcia pass to T.Owens for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 22:15 · CHI 2 · Score 0-17
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Chicago Bears 17-0 in Week 16, 2000 on 2000-12-17.
What was the final score of Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers?
The final score was Chicago Bears 0, San Francisco 49ers 17 (CHI 0-17 SF) in Week 16, 2000 on 2000-12-17.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Chicago Bears 0, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q2: Chicago Bears 0, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, San Francisco 49ers 7; Final: Chicago Bears 0, San Francisco 49ers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 54:04) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 22:20) San Francisco 49ers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers?
J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers), 73.5% completion, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +11.99 total passing EPA. C. McNown (Chicago Bears), 28.1% completion, -0.45 EPA per dropback, -14.28 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers?
T. Owens (San Francisco 49ers) led the game in total EPA with +21.50 on receiving plays. across 22 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-3.73 EPA): (6:42) J.Garcia pass to J.Rice to CHI 3 for 5 yards (R.Colvin). FUMBLES (R.Colvin), RECOVERED by CHI-T.Smith at CHI 5. T.Smith to CHI 5 for no gain (D.Deese). Play Challenged by SF. The biggest win-probability swing was -65.1%.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 4-10 Now 4-11 L
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 5-9 Now 6-9 W
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