Game story
In Week 9 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-11-05, the San Francisco 49ers took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 9–3 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 6 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Johnson (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with -15.83 total EPA, and +17.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Richardson (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.71 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-22.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (12:15) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson sacked at SF 30 for -3 yards (sack split by 97-B.Young and 56-B.Moore). FUMBLES (97-B.Young), RECOVERED by SF-99-M.Lawson at SF 30. 99-M.Lawson to SF 30 for no gain (74-
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Richardson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 2 A. Battle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.56 EPA/play
- 3 A. Pinner · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.50 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 4 Be. Johnson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.22 EPA/play
- 5 T. Taylor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 6 C. Taylor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 7 A. Bryant · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 8 F. Gore · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Richardson — MIN · Receiving
T. Richardson posted the highest total EPA (+4.71) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Minnesota Vikings's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.57 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.55 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (10:58) 14-B.Johnson sacked at MIN 44 for -8 yards (94-M.Douglas). FUMBLES (94-M.Douglas), RECOVERED by SF-36-S.Spencer at MIN 32. 36-S.Spencer to MIN 21 for 11 yards (78-M.Birk). M.Douglas credited with a 20-yd sack.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the SF 3 (Q1 48:59) — (3:59) 8-R.Longwell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 6–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the MIN 7 (Q2 43:26) — (13:26) 6-J.Nedney 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the MIN 12 (Q2 38:21) — (8:21) 6-J.Nedney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the MIN 34 (Q4 7:20).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 12:15) — (12:15) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson sacked at SF 30 for -3 yards (sack split by 97-B.Young and 56-B.Moore). FUMBLES (97-B.Young), RECOVERED by SF-99-M.Lawson at SF 30. 99-M.Lawson to SF 30 for no gain (74-
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 40:58) — (10:58) 14-B.Johnson sacked at MIN 44 for -8 yards (94-M.Douglas). FUMBLES (94-M.Douglas), RECOVERED by SF-36-S.Spencer at MIN 32. 36-S.Spencer to MIN 21 for 11 yards (78-M.Birk). M.Douglas credited w
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 22:28) — (7:28) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 82-T.Williamson INTERCEPTED by 27-W.Harris (31-S.Davis) at SF 26. 27-W.Harris to SF 30 for 4 yards (82-T.Williamson). Ball batted off of S.Davis, W.Harris interce
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:10) — (1:10) 14-B.Johnson pass incomplete deep right to 81-Be.Johnson (26-M.Roman).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 47:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 81-A.Bryant to MIN 37 for 22 yards (23-C.Griffin). Caught at MIN 39.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 40:58) — (10:58) 14-B.Johnson sacked at MIN 44 for -8 yards (94-M.Douglas). FUMBLES (94-M.Douglas), RECOVERED by SF-36-S.Spencer at MIN 32. 36-S.Spencer to MIN 21 for 11 yards (78-M.Birk). M.Douglas credited w
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 12:15) — (12:15) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson sacked at SF 30 for -3 yards (sack split by 97-B.Young and 56-B.Moore). FUMBLES (97-B.Young), RECOVERED by SF-99-M.Lawson at SF 30. 99-M.Lawson to SF 30 for no gain (74-
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 22:28) — (7:28) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 82-T.Williamson INTERCEPTED by 27-W.Harris (31-S.Davis) at SF 26. 27-W.Harris to SF 30 for 4 yards (82-T.Williamson). Ball batted off of S.Davis, W.Harris interce
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 21:02) — (6:02) 11-A.Smith pass intended for 81-A.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Winfield at MIN 38. 26-A.Winfield to MIN 38 for no gain (81-A.Bryant).
Quarterback report card
B.Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Johnson (Minnesota Vikings) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +17.7% CPOE · -0.43 EPA/play · -15.83 total EPA
- A.Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 25 dropbacks · 52.0% completion · +22.3% CPOE · -0.39 EPA/play · -9.79 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.231 | -0.206 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.1% | 32.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.428 | -0.392 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.038 | -0.300 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.206 | +0.231 |
| Defensive success rate | 67.2% | 54.9% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Minnesota Vikings -0.23, San Francisco 49ers -0.21) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -18.90 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, -13.21 total EPA, 3 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- T. Richardson (Minnesota Vikings) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Johnson (MIN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- A. Smith (SF) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 48:59 · SF 3 · Score 3-0
(3:59) 8-R.Longwell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 43:26 · MIN 7 · Score 3-3
(13:26) 6-J.Nedney 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 38:21 · MIN 12 · Score 3-6
(8:21) 6-J.Nedney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 7:20 · MIN 34 · Score 3-9
(7:20) Delay of game penalty waved off due to clock malfunction. 6-J.Nedney 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs San Francisco 49ers?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Minnesota Vikings 9-3 in Week 9, 2006 on 2006-11-05.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs San Francisco 49ers?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 3, San Francisco 49ers 9 (MIN 3-9 SF) in Week 9, 2006 on 2006-11-05.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 3, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, San Francisco 49ers 6; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, San Francisco 49ers 3; Final: Minnesota Vikings 3, San Francisco 49ers 9.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs San Francisco 49ers?
Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q1 48:59, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q2 43:26, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q2 38:21, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q4 7:20, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs San Francisco 49ers?
B. Johnson (Minnesota Vikings), 56.8% completion, +17.7% CPOE, -0.43 EPA per dropback, -15.83 total passing EPA. A. Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 52.0% completion, +22.3% CPOE, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -9.79 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs San Francisco 49ers?
T. Richardson (Minnesota Vikings) led the game in total EPA with +4.71 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.55 EPA): (10:58) 14-B.Johnson sacked at MIN 44 for -8 yards (94-M.Douglas). FUMBLES (94-M.Douglas), RECOVERED by SF-36-S.Spencer at MIN 32. 36-S.Spencer to MIN 21 for 11 yards (78-M.Birk). . The biggest win-probability swing was -22.0%.
Was Minnesota Vikings vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. San Francisco 49ers won 9-3 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W
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