Game story
In Week 12 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-11-29, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the San Francisco 49ers, pulling away with a 20–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Stenstrom (San Francisco 49ers) paced the passing game, with -9.57 total EPA.
On the individual side, B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.85 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+55.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when San Francisco 49ers changed the game: R.Longwell kicks 58 yards from GB 30 to SF 12. R.McQuarters to SF 31 for 19 yards (T.McBride).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +11.85 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 2 B. Schroeder · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 3 G. Clark · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 4 T. Owens · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 5 C. Bradford · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 6 D. Levens · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.60 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 7 A. Freeman · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 8 J. Thomason · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Favre — GB · Passing
B. Favre posted the highest total EPA (+11.85) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
The signature play (-3.85 EPA) came from San Francisco 49ers: (9:32) S.Stenstrom pass intended for J.Stokes INTERCEPTED by L.Butler at GB -4. Touchback.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the GB 17 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) W.Richey 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-C.Stanley.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SF 13 (Q2 44:44) — (14:44) B.Favre pass to C.Bradford for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 41:50) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the SF 5 (Q2 30:30) — (:30) R.Longwell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SF 10 (Q3 25:13) — (10:13) B.Favre pass to T.Davis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 18:42) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the SF 5 (Q4 12:56) — (12:56) R.Longwell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 60:00) — R.Longwell kicks 58 yards from GB 30 to SF 12. R.McQuarters to SF 31 for 19 yards (T.McBride).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 44:44) — (14:44) B.Favre pass incomplete to C.Bradford (R.McDonald). PENALTY on SF-R.McDonald, Defensive Pass Interference, 47 yards, enforced at GB 20 - No Play.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 54:32) — (9:32) S.Stenstrom pass intended for J.Stokes INTERCEPTED by L.Butler at GB -4. Touchback.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 29:49) — (14:49) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass to K.Crawford to GB 40 for 14 yards (D.Montgomery).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 49:27) — (4:27) C.Garner left guard to GB 21 for 36 yards (M.McKenzie).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 54:32) — (9:32) S.Stenstrom pass intended for J.Stokes INTERCEPTED by L.Butler at GB -4. Touchback.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 44:44) — (14:44) B.Favre pass incomplete to C.Bradford (R.McDonald). PENALTY on SF-R.McDonald, Defensive Pass Interference, 47 yards, enforced at GB 20 - No Play.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 2:13) — (2:13) S.Stenstrom pass incomplete to F.Beasley.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 38:20) — (8:20) R.Longwell 30 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
Quarterback report card
S.Stenstrom led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Stenstrom (San Francisco 49ers) · 39 dropbacks · 48.7% completion · -0.25 EPA/play · -9.57 total EPA
- B.Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +0.30 EPA/play · +11.85 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.093 | -0.152 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 32.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.304 | -0.245 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.146 | -0.151 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.152 | -0.093 |
| Defensive success rate | 67.5% | 50.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +7.54 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, -12.59 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) 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 FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · GB 17 · Score 0-3
(15:00) W.Richey 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-C.Stanley. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 44:44 · SF 13 · Score 6-3
(14:44) B.Favre pass to C.Bradford for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 41:50 · SF 2 · Score 7-3
R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 30:30 · SF 5 · Score 10-3
(:30) R.Longwell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 25:13 · SF 10 · Score 16-3
(10:13) B.Favre pass to T.Davis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 18:42 · SF 2 · Score 17-3
R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 12:56 · SF 5 · Score 20-3
(12:56) R.Longwell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs San Francisco 49ers?
The Green Bay Packers beat the San Francisco 49ers 20-3 in Week 12, 1999 on 1999-11-29.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs San Francisco 49ers?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 20, San Francisco 49ers 3 (GB 20-3 SF) in Week 12, 1999 on 1999-11-29.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q2: Green Bay Packers 10, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 3, San Francisco 49ers 0; Final: Green Bay Packers 20, San Francisco 49ers 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs San Francisco 49ers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 44:44) Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 25:13) San Francisco 49ers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 45:00, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:30, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 12:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs San Francisco 49ers?
S. Stenstrom (San Francisco 49ers), 48.7% completion, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -9.57 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 61.5% completion, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +11.85 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs San Francisco 49ers?
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +11.85 on passing plays. across 39 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-3.85 EPA): (9:32) S.Stenstrom pass intended for J.Stokes INTERCEPTED by L.Butler at GB -4. Touchback.. The biggest win-probability swing was +55.2%.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L
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