Philadelphia Eagles vs. San Francisco 49ers: 2020 Week 4 Recap

Game story

In Week 4 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-10-04, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the San Francisco 49ers, pulling away with a 25–20 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with +2.99 total EPA, and +1.3% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, G. Kittle (San Francisco 49ers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.70 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+30.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (5:57) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 13-T.Fulgham for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. caught at SF8, 8 yd YAC

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 G. Kittle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +13.70 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
2. 2 T. Fulgham · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
3. 3 B. Aiyuk · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +4.76 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.76 EPA/play
4. 4 C. Beathard · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +3.56 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
5. 5 J. Hightower · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
6. 6 C. Wentz · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +3.05 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
7. 7 C. Wentz · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +2.99 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
8. 8 D. Samuel · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Philadelphia Eagles — C. Wentz (Q1 48:56)
• San Francisco 49ers — B. Aiyuk (Q1 45:31)
• San Francisco 49ers — G. Kittle (N. Mullens pass) (Q3 23:30)
• Philadelphia Eagles — T. Fulgham (C. Wentz pass) (Q4 5:57)
• Philadelphia Eagles — A. Singleton (Q4 5:50)
• San Francisco 49ers — J. McKinnon (Q4 2:09)

Field goals

• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Elliott (Q3 15:59)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 8–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the SF 11 (Q1 48:56) — (3:56) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the SF 2 (Q1 48:51) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-C.Wentz pass to 86-Z.Ertz is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the PHI 38 (Q1 45:31); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 45:21) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..

The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the PHI 5 (Q3 23:30) — (8:30) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short left to 85-G.Kittle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q3 23:26) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the SF 17 (Q3 15:59) — (:59) 4-J.Elliott 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–6. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the SF 42 (Q4 5:57) — (5:57) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 13-T.Fulgham for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. caught at SF8, 8 yd YAC; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 5:50) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 75 (Q4 5:50) — (5:50) 4-N.Mullens pass short left intended for 84-K.Bourne INTERCEPTED by 49-A.Singleton at SF 30. 49-A.Singleton for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 5:42) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q4 2:09) — (2:09) 28-J.McKinnon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 5:57) — (5:57) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 13-T.Fulgham for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. caught at SF8, 8 yd YAC [WPA +30.7% · EPA +4.93]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q4 5:50) — (5:50) 4-N.Mullens pass short left intended for 84-K.Bourne INTERCEPTED by 49-A.Singleton at SF 30. 49-A.Singleton for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -24.4% · EPA -7.89]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q2 32:51) — (2:51) 4-N.Mullens pass short right intended for 15-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 23-R.McLeod [58-G.Avery] at PHI 6. 23-R.McLeod to PHI 27 for 21 yards (11-B.Aiyuk). [WPA -21.2% · EPA -5.36]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q4 10:06) — (10:06) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens sacked at SF 36 for -9 yards (34-C.LeBlanc). FUMBLES (34-C.LeBlanc) [34-C.LeBlanc], RECOVERED by PHI-97-M.Jackson at SF 42. 97-M.Jackson to SF 42 for no gain (84-K.Bourne [WPA -19.9% · EPA -4.13]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 8:36) — (8:36) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 82-J.Hightower to SF 27 for 9 yards (22-J.Verrett). caught at SF30, 3 yd YAC [WPA +16.3% · EPA +2.87]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• San Francisco 49ers (Q4 5:50) — (5:50) 4-N.Mullens pass short left intended for 84-K.Bourne INTERCEPTED by 49-A.Singleton at SF 30. 49-A.Singleton for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -24.4% · EPA -7.89]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q2 32:51) — (2:51) 4-N.Mullens pass short right intended for 15-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 23-R.McLeod [58-G.Avery] at PHI 6. 23-R.McLeod to PHI 27 for 21 yards (11-B.Aiyuk). [WPA -21.2% · EPA -5.36]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 55:23) — (10:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle intended for 84-G.Ward INTERCEPTED by 51-A.Al-Shaair (99-J.Kinlaw) [91-A.Armstead] at SF 35. 51-A.Al-Shaair to SF 35 for no gain (63-J.Driscol [WPA -14.7% · EPA -5.28]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 5:57) — (5:57) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 13-T.Fulgham for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. caught at SF8, 8 yd YAC [WPA +30.7% · EPA +4.93]

Quarterback report card

C.Wentz led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• C.Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) · 37 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · +1.3% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.99 total EPA
• N.Mullens (San Francisco 49ers) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +1.8% CPOE · -0.42 EPA/play · -12.49 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, +1.36 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, -6.08 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Philadelphia Eagles 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.
• G. Kittle (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.

1. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 48:56 · SF 11 · Score 6-0
   (3:56) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q1 48:51 · SF 2 · Score 8-0
   (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-C.Wentz pass to 86-Z.Ertz is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
3. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 45:31 · PHI 38 · Score 8-6
   (:31) (Shotgun) 11-B.Aiyuk right end for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PHI-24-D.Slay was injured during the play. #11 B.Aiyuk took a backward pass from N.Mullens
4. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 45:21 · PHI 15 · Score 8-7
   9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
5. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 23:30 · PHI 5 · Score 8-13
   (8:30) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short left to 85-G.Kittle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 23:26 · PHI 15 · Score 8-14
   9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
7. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 15:59 · SF 17 · Score 11-14
   (:59) 4-J.Elliott 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
8. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 5:57 · SF 42 · Score 17-14
   (5:57) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 13-T.Fulgham for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. caught at SF8, 8 yd YAC
9. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 5:50 · SF 15 · Score 18-14
   4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
10. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 5:50 · PHI 75 · Score 24-14
    (5:50) 4-N.Mullens pass short left intended for 84-K.Bourne INTERCEPTED by 49-A.Singleton at SF 30. 49-A.Singleton for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 5:42 · SF 15 · Score 25-14
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
12. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 2:09 · PHI 1 · Score 25-20
    (2:09) 28-J.McKinnon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.