San Francisco 49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals: 2022 Week 11 Recap

Game story

In Week 11 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-11-21, the San Francisco 49ers took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 38–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. McCoy (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with -4.74 total EPA, and +3.7% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, J. Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.44 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-10.0% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (9:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short middle intended for 6-J.Conner INTERCEPTED by 1-J.Ward at ARI 46. 1-J.Ward to ARI 46 for no gain (6-J.Conner).

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 J. Garoppolo · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +15.44 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
2. 2 G. Kittle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +8.94 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
3. 3 D. Hopkins · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.43 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
4. 4 C. McCaffrey · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.42 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
5. 5 G. Dortch · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.99 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
6. 6 B. Aiyuk · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
7. 7 E. Mitchell · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.87 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
8. 8 D. Samuel · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.26 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

• San Francisco 49ers — B. Aiyuk (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q2 43:40)
• San Francisco 49ers — G. Kittle (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q2 38:51)
• Arizona Cardinals — J. Conner (Q2 34:24)
• San Francisco 49ers — D. Samuel (Q3 25:44)
• San Francisco 49ers — B. Aiyuk (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q3 15:33)
• San Francisco 49ers — G. Kittle (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q4 10:17)

Field goals

• Arizona Cardinals — M. Prater (Q1 53:03)
• San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould (Q2 30:47)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SF 22 (Q1 53:03) — (8:03) 5-M.Prater 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee..

The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 17–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q2 43:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 11-B.Aiyuk for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 43:35) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 39 (Q2 38:51) — (8:51) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep middle to 85-G.Kittle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 38:42) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SF 2 (Q2 34:24) — (4:24) (Shotgun) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 34:19) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the ARI 21 (Q2 30:47) — (:47) 9-R.Gould 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..

The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 39 (Q3 25:44) — (10:44) 19-D.Samuel left end for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 25:34) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 13 (Q3 15:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 11-B.Aiyuk for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 15:28).

The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 32 (Q4 10:17) — (10:17) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 85-G.Kittle for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 10:08) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..

Turning points

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

• Arizona Cardinals (Q2 39:42) — (9:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short middle intended for 6-J.Conner INTERCEPTED by 1-J.Ward at ARI 46. 1-J.Ward to ARI 46 for no gain (6-J.Conner). [WPA -10.0% · EPA -4.20]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q3 25:44) — (10:44) 19-D.Samuel left end for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +3.71]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q2 43:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 11-B.Aiyuk for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.8% · EPA +2.75]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q2 36:50) — (6:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short left to 83-G.Dortch to SF 13 for 47 yards (29-T.Hufanga). Penalty on SF-97-N.Bosa, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +8.6% · EPA +3.81]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q2 38:51) — (8:51) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep middle to 85-G.Kittle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.9% · EPA +4.79]

Impact plays

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

• San Francisco 49ers (Q2 38:51) — (8:51) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep middle to 85-G.Kittle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.9% · EPA +4.79]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q2 39:42) — (9:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short middle intended for 6-J.Conner INTERCEPTED by 1-J.Ward at ARI 46. 1-J.Ward to ARI 46 for no gain (6-J.Conner). [WPA -10.0% · EPA -4.20]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q4 2:14) — (2:14) (Shotgun) 19-T.McSorley pass short right intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 26-S.Womack at SF -1. Touchback. [WPA -0.0% · EPA -3.98]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q2 36:50) — (6:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short left to 83-G.Dortch to SF 13 for 47 yards (29-T.Hufanga). Penalty on SF-97-N.Bosa, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +8.6% · EPA +3.81]

Quarterback report card

C.McCoy led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• C.McCoy (Arizona Cardinals) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +3.7% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.74 total EPA
• J.Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) · 30 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.4% CPOE · +0.51 EPA/play · +15.44 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, San Francisco 49ers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.30 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -10.50 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
• San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, +21.76 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.
• J. Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• C. McCoy (ARI) 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.

1. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 53:03 · SF 22 · Score 0-3
   (8:03) 5-M.Prater 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
2. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 43:40 · ARI 7 · Score 6-3
   (13:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 11-B.Aiyuk for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 43:35 · ARI 15 · Score 7-3
   9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
4. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 38:51 · ARI 39 · Score 13-3
   (8:51) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep middle to 85-G.Kittle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 38:42 · ARI 15 · Score 14-3
   9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
6. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 34:24 · SF 2 · Score 14-9
   (4:24) (Shotgun) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 34:19 · SF 15 · Score 14-10
   5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
8. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 30:47 · ARI 21 · Score 17-10
   (:47) 9-R.Gould 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
9. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 25:44 · ARI 39 · Score 23-10
   (10:44) 19-D.Samuel left end for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 25:34 · ARI 15 · Score 24-10
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
11. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 15:33 · ARI 13 · Score 30-10
    (:33) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 11-B.Aiyuk for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 15:28 · ARI 15 · Score 31-10
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. PENALTY on ARI, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
13. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 10:17 · ARI 32 · Score 37-10
    (10:17) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 85-G.Kittle for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 10:08 · ARI 15 · Score 38-10
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.