Game story
In Week 10 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-11-13, the San Francisco 49ers took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 27–20 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
E. Manning (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with +12.63 total EPA, and +5.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, E. Manning (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.63 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-16.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (:37) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete short middle to 85-J.Ballard (94-J.Smith).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 3 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +12.63 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 2 M. Manningham · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.35 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 3 H. Nicks · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 4 A. Smith · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +3.65 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 5 D. Walker · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 6 K. Hunter · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 7 V. Cruz · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 8 V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
E. Manning — NYG · Passing
E. Manning posted the highest total EPA (+12.63) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.47 EPA) came from New York Giants: (8:43) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 88-H.Nicks for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 5. 5-yds YAC
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — M. Manningham (E. Manning pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — V. Davis
- San Francisco 49ers — K. Hunter
- New York Giants — H. Nicks (E. Manning pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the SF 5 (Q1 51:31) — (6:31) 9-L.Tynes 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the NYG 18 (Q1 45:30) — (:30) 2-D.Akers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 6–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the SF 7 (Q2 39:09) — (9:09) 9-L.Tynes 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the NYG 34 (Q2 35:05) — (5:05) 2-D.Akers 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the NYG 21 (Q2 31:53) — (1:53) 2-D.Akers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the NYG 10 (Q3 26:18) — (11:18) 2-D.Akers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; New York Giants found the end zone from the SF 13 (Q3 17:34); New York Giants added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 17:25) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 15–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NYG 31 (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) 11-Alex Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NY 25. 25-yds YAC; San Francisco 49ers registered a safety from the NYG 2 (Q4 13:22) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-Alex Smith pass to 15-M.Crabtree is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NYG 17 (Q4 12:26) — (12:26) 32-K.Hunter left tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 12:21) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; New York Giants found the end zone from the SF 32 (Q4 8:43) — (8:43) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 88-H.Nicks for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 5. 5-yds YAC; New York Giants added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 8:37) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q4 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete short middle to 85-J.Ballard (94-J.Smith).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 30:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 11-Alex Smith pass short left intended for 19-T.Ginn INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Webster at NYG 16. 23-C.Webster to NYG 22 for 6 yards (19-T.Ginn).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) 11-Alex Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NY 25. 25-yds YAC
- New York Giants (Q4 3:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 82-M.Manningham to SF 47 for 18 yards (38-D.Goldson). Caught at SF 47. 0-yds YAC San Francisco challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was U
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 49:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) 11-Alex Smith pass short middle to 19-T.Ginn to NYG 37 for 14 yards (59-M.Boley). Caught at NY 37. 0-yds YAC
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q4 8:43) — (8:43) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 88-H.Nicks for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 5. 5-yds YAC
- New York Giants (Q4 12:40) — (12:40) 78-S.Andrews reported in as eligible. 10-E.Manning pass deep middle intended for 82-M.Manningham INTERCEPTED by 22-C.Rogers at NYG 34. 22-C.Rogers to NYG 17 for 17 yards (27-B.Jacobs).
- New York Giants (Q3 21:46) — (6:46) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 80-V.Cruz ran ob at SF 45 for 36 yards. Caught at 50. 5-yds YAC
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 30:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 11-Alex Smith pass short left intended for 19-T.Ginn INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Webster at NYG 16. 23-C.Webster to NYG 22 for 6 yards (19-T.Ginn).
Quarterback report card
E.Manning led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- E.Manning (New York Giants) · 43 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +5.7% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +12.63 total EPA
- A.Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 38 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +2.0% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.65 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.054 | +0.122 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.2% | 48.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.294 | +0.096 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.177 | -0.101 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.122 | -0.054 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.4% | 55.8% |
By the numbers
San Francisco 49ers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- New York Giants: 11 drives, +4.69 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, +8.75 total EPA, 6 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.
- E. Manning (New York Giants) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- E. Manning (NYG) 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.
- New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 51:31 · SF 5 · Score 3-0
(6:31) 9-L.Tynes 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 45:30 · NYG 18 · Score 3-3
(:30) 2-D.Akers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 39:09 · SF 7 · Score 6-3
(9:09) 9-L.Tynes 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 35:05 · NYG 34 · Score 6-6
(5:05) 2-D.Akers 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 31:53 · NYG 21 · Score 6-9
(1:53) 2-D.Akers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 26:18 · NYG 10 · Score 6-12
(11:18) 2-D.Akers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 17:34 · SF 13 · Score 12-12
(2:34) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 82-M.Manningham for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the p - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 17:25 · SF 2 · Score 13-12
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 13:31 · NYG 31 · Score 13-18
(13:31) 11-Alex Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NY 25. 25-yds YAC - San Francisco 49ers Safety (+2) — Q4 13:22 · NYG 2 · Score 13-20
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-Alex Smith pass to 15-M.Crabtree is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 12:26 · NYG 17 · Score 13-26
(12:26) 32-K.Hunter left tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 12:21 · NYG 2 · Score 13-27
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 8:43 · SF 32 · Score 19-27
(8:43) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 88-H.Nicks for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 5. 5-yds YAC - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 8:37 · SF 2 · Score 20-27
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs San Francisco 49ers?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the New York Giants 27-20 in Week 10, 2011 on 2011-11-13.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs San Francisco 49ers?
The final score was New York Giants 20, San Francisco 49ers 27 (NYG 20-27 SF) in Week 10, 2011 on 2011-11-13.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: New York Giants 3, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q2: New York Giants 3, San Francisco 49ers 6; Q3: New York Giants 7, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q4: New York Giants 7, San Francisco 49ers 15; Final: New York Giants 20, San Francisco 49ers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs San Francisco 49ers?
New York Giants touchdown — M. Manningham (E. Manning pass) (Q3 17:34) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — V. Davis (Q4 13:31) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — K. Hunter (Q4 12:26) New York Giants touchdown — H. Nicks (E. Manning pass) (Q4 8:43) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q1 51:31, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q1 45:30, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q2 39:09, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q2 35:05, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q2 31:53, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q3 26:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs San Francisco 49ers?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 58.1% completion, +5.7% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +12.63 total passing EPA. A. Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 50.0% completion, +2.0% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.65 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs San Francisco 49ers?
E. Manning (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +12.63 on passing plays. across 43 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.47 EPA): (8:43) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 88-H.Nicks for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 5. 5-yds YAC. The biggest win-probability swing was -16.3%.
Was New York Giants vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. San Francisco 49ers won 27-20 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 6-2 Now 6-3 L
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 7-1 Now 8-1 W
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