49ers 29–34 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 1999

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 34–29 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime: San Francisco 49ers 7–17 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: J. Garcia
Top passer: C. Chandler
Biggest EPA play: (:31) C.Stanley punts 44 yards to ATL 30, Center-R.Kirk. T.Dwight for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2000-01-03

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the San Francisco 49ers 34–29 on 2000-01-03. J. Garcia posted a game-high +21.12 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 22 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
San Francisco 49ers	0	7	8	14	0	29
Atlanta Falcons	7	10	14	3	0	34

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

SFSan Francisco 49ers

+3SF 32

ATL 74

SF 19

SF 60

+3SF 21

ATL 43

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 11:13TD
Points+6
Yard line
SF 5
Score
0-6
(11:13) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 5:32XP
Points+1
Yard line
SF 2
Score
0-7
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 4
Score
6-7
(15:00) J.Garcia pass to T.Owens for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 13:50XP
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
7-7
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kirk, Holder-C.Stanley.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:14FG
Points+3
Yard line
SF 32
Score
7-10
(1:14) M.Andersen 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:31TD
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 74
Score
7-16
(:31) C.Stanley punts 44 yards to ATL 30, Center-R.Kirk. T.Dwight for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:12XP
Points+1
Yard line
SF 2
Score
7-17
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 14:54TD
Points+6
Yard line
SF 19
Score
7-23
(14:54) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 9:28XP
Points+1
Yard line
SF 2
Score
7-24
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 6:08TD
Points+6
Yard line
SF 60
Score
7-30
(6:08) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-D.Walker, Defensive Holding, declined.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 3:49XP
Points+1
Yard line
SF 2
Score
7-31
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 3:41TD
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
13-31
(3:41) T.Jervey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 0:21Safety
Points+2
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
15-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Garcia pass to J.Stokes is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 15:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
SF 21
Score
15-34
(15:00) M.Andersen 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 12:45TD
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 5
Score
21-34
(12:45) J.Garcia up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 9:27XP
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
22-34
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kirk, Holder-C.Stanley.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 4:34TD
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 43
Score
28-34
(4:34) J.Garcia pass to J.Stokes for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 2:46XP
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
29-34
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kirk, Holder-C.Stanley.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1J. Garcia · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +21.12 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
2C. Chandler · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +16.16 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
3T. Dwight · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +15.83 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
4J. Stokes · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +10.81 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
5J. Rice · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +7.77 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
6Tyler Owens · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.89 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
7T. Streets · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
8T. Mathis · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

J. Garcia — SF · Passing

J. Garcia posted the highest total EPA (+21.12) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.

J. Garcia's top snap (+5.33 EPA): (4:34) J.Garcia pass to J.Stokes for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.83 EPA): Another player — (:31) C.Stanley punts 44 yards to ATL 30, Center-R.Kirk. T.Dwight for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

C. Chandler led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) · 38 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.43 EPA/play · +16.16 total EPA
J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) · 37 dropbacks · 70.3% completion · +0.57 EPA/play · +21.12 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	San Francisco 49ers	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	+0.156	+0.170
Offensive success rate	45.1%	46.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.512	+0.425
Rush EPA/play	+0.014	-0.176
Defensive EPA/play	-0.170	-0.156
Defensive success rate	53.9%	54.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (San Francisco 49ers +0.16, Atlanta Falcons +0.17) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

San Francisco 49ers: +0.16 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: +0.17 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +15.16 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, +12.76 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q1 11:13)
San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q2 0:31)
Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q3 14:54)
Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q3 6:08)
San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player (Q3 3:41)
San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player (Q4 12:45)
San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player (Q4 4:34)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q2 1:14)
Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SF 5 (Q1 11:13) — (11:13) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 5:32) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) J.Garcia pass to T.Owens for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 13:50) — W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kirk, Holder-C.Stanley.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SF 32 (Q2 1:14) — (1:14) M.Andersen 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 74 (Q2 0:31) — (:31) C.Stanley punts 44 yards to ATL 30, Center-R.Kirk. T.Dwight for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 0:12) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–8. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SF 19 (Q3 14:54) — (14:54) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 9:28) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SF 60 (Q3 6:08) — (6:08) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-D.Walker, Defensive Holding, declined.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 3:49) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q3 3:41) — (3:41) T.Jervey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers registered a safety from the ATL 2 (Q3 0:21) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Garcia pass to J.Stokes is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SF 21 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) M.Andersen 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ATL 5 (Q4 12:45) — (12:45) J.Garcia up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 9:27) — W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kirk, Holder-C.Stanley.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ATL 43 (Q4 4:34) — (4:34) J.Garcia pass to J.Stokes for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 2:46) — W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kirk, Holder-C.Stanley..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

San Francisco 49ers (Q1 15:00) — M.Andersen kicks 72 yards from ATL 30 to SF -2. R.Preston to SF 22 for 24 yards (D.Gardner). [WPA +43.4% · EPA +0.03]
San Francisco 49ers (Q4 0:06) — (:06) J.Garcia pass incomplete to J.Stokes. [WPA -19.8% · EPA -0.56]
San Francisco 49ers (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) J.Garcia sacked at ATL 46 for -10 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by ATL-G.McBurrows at ATL 46. [WPA -16.8% · EPA -4.28]
San Francisco 49ers (Q2 0:31) — (:31) C.Stanley punts 44 yards to ATL 30, Center-R.Kirk. T.Dwight for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -10.8% · EPA -6.83]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 11:13) — (11:13) (Shotgun) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight to SF 37 for 25 yards (P.Prioleau). [WPA +9.3% · EPA +2.61]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

San Francisco 49ers (Q2 0:31) — (:31) C.Stanley punts 44 yards to ATL 30, Center-R.Kirk. T.Dwight for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -10.8% · EPA -6.83]
San Francisco 49ers (Q4 4:34) — (4:34) J.Garcia pass to J.Stokes for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.0% · EPA +5.33]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 6:08) — (6:08) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-D.Walker, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +2.8% · EPA +4.89]
San Francisco 49ers (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) J.Garcia sacked at ATL 46 for -10 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by ATL-G.McBurrows at ATL 46. [WPA -16.8% · EPA -4.28]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 11:13 · SF 5 · Score 0-6
(11:13) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 5:32 · SF 2 · Score 0-7
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · ATL 4 · Score 6-7
(15:00) J.Garcia pass to T.Owens for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 13:50 · ATL 2 · Score 7-7
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kirk, Holder-C.Stanley.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 1:14 · SF 32 · Score 7-10
(1:14) M.Andersen 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:31 · ATL 74 · Score 7-16
(:31) C.Stanley punts 44 yards to ATL 30, Center-R.Kirk. T.Dwight for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:12 · SF 2 · Score 7-17
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 14:54 · SF 19 · Score 7-23
(14:54) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 9:28 · SF 2 · Score 7-24
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 6:08 · SF 60 · Score 7-30
(6:08) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-D.Walker, Defensive Holding, declined.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 3:49 · SF 2 · Score 7-31
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 3:41 · ATL 1 · Score 13-31
(3:41) T.Jervey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers Safety (+2) — Q3 0:21 · ATL 2 · Score 15-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Garcia pass to J.Stokes is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · SF 21 · Score 15-34
(15:00) M.Andersen 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 12:45 · ATL 5 · Score 21-34
(12:45) J.Garcia up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 9:27 · ATL 2 · Score 22-34
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kirk, Holder-C.Stanley.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 4:34 · ATL 43 · Score 28-34
(4:34) J.Garcia pass to J.Stokes for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 2:46 · ATL 2 · Score 29-34
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kirk, Holder-C.Stanley.

Key takeaways

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

Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2000-01-03?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the San Francisco 49ers 34-29 in Week 17, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: San Francisco 49ers 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 7, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 8, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 14, Atlanta Falcons 3; Final: San Francisco 49ers 29, Atlanta Falcons 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 11:13) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 15:00) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:31) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 14:54) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 6:08) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 3:41) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 12:45) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 4:34) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q2 1:14, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons?

C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons), 50.0% completion, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +16.16 total passing EPA. J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers), 70.3% completion, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +21.12 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons?

J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.12 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+5.33 EPA): (4:34) J.Garcia pass to J.Stokes for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Atlanta Falcons won 34-29 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 4-11 Now 4-12 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 4-11 Now 5-11 W

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