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NFL · Week 18 · January 13, 2002 · 12 min read

San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers: 2001 Week 18 Recap

Packers defeat 49ers 25–15 in Week 18

B.Favre led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 15–25 Week 18 finish.

San Francisco 49ers 15 12–5
Final 15–25
Green Bay Packers 25 13–4 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
15–25
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 7–6 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
J. Garcia
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Favre
Game date
January 13, 2002

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • T.Streets 4 REC · 50 YDS · 1 TD +8.4 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Garcia 22/35 · 221 YDS · 1 TD +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Stokes 4 REC · 52 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • B.Favre 22/32 · 262 YDS · 2 TD +14.3 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Freeman 6 REC · 84 YDS · 1 TD +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Bradford 2 REC · 56 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 25–15 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 7–6 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Favre
Top passer
J. Garcia
Biggest EPA play
(12:04) 5-J.Garcia pass to 89-T.Streets for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2002-01-13

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the San Francisco 49ers 25–15 on 2002-01-13, overcoming San Francisco 49ers's 7–6 halftime lead. B. Favre posted a game-high +14.27 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
San Francisco 49ers0708015
Green Bay Packers60910025

Scoring Map

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

SFSan Francisco 49ers
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 4:06TD
    AFA. Freeman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 5
    Score
    0-6

    (4:06) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 86-A.Freeman for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 0:15TD
    GHG. Hearst

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    6-6

    (:15) 20-G.Hearst up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 0:11XP
    JCJ. Cortez

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    7-6

    6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 8:56FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 8
    Score
    7-9

    (8:56) 8-R.Longwell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 3:31TD
    BFB. Franks

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 19
    Score
    7-15

    (3:31) 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 12:04TD
    TST. Streets

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 14
    Score
    13-15

    (12:04) 5-J.Garcia pass to 89-T.Streets for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 12:00Safety
    JGJ. Garcia

    Points+2

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    15-15

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Garcia pass to 89-T.Streets is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 7:07FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 27
    Score
    15-18

    (7:07) 8-R.Longwell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 2:00TD
    Art Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 9
    Score
    15-24

    (2:00) 30-A.Green right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 1:55XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    15-25

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +14.27 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Streets · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +8.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Garcia · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +6.67 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Freeman · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.74 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  5. 5C. Bradford · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Stokes · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
  8. 8B. Franks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.04 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

B. Favre — GB · Passing

B. Favre posted the highest total EPA (+14.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.

B. Favre's top snap (+3.60 EPA): (4:21) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 85-C.Bradford to SF 19 for 51 yards (36-J.Webster).

Biggest single play (+3.67 EPA): J. Garcia — (12:04) 5-J.Garcia pass to 89-T.Streets for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

J. Garcia led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) · 35 dropbacks · 62.9% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +6.67 total EPA
  • B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 32 dropbacks · 68.8% completion · +0.45 EPA/play · +14.27 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSan Francisco 49ersGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play+0.046+0.173
Offensive success rate50.0%52.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.190+0.412
Rush EPA/play+0.044-0.130
Defensive EPA/play-0.173-0.046
Defensive success rate47.2%50.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs +0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • San Francisco 49ers: +0.05 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: +0.17 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +12.43 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 10 drives, +3.19 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Green Bay Packers — A. Freeman (B. Favre pass) (Q1 4:06)
  • San Francisco 49ers — G. Hearst (Q2 0:15)
  • Green Bay Packers — B. Franks (B. Favre pass) (Q3 3:31)
  • San Francisco 49ers — T. Streets (J. Garcia pass) (Q4 12:04)
  • Art GreenGreen Bay Packers — Art Green (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

  • Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell (Q3 8:56)
  • Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell (Q4 7:07)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 6–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SF 5 (Q1 4:06) — (4:06) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 86-A.Freeman for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q2 0:15) — (:15) 20-G.Hearst up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 0:11) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 9–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the SF 8 (Q3 8:56) — (8:56) 8-R.Longwell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SF 19 (Q3 3:31) — (3:31) 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–8. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the GB 14 (Q4 12:04) — (12:04) 5-J.Garcia pass to 89-T.Streets for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q4 12:00) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Garcia pass to 89-T.Streets is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the SF 27 (Q4 7:07) — (7:07) 8-R.Longwell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SF 9 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 30-A.Green right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 1:55) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 5:03) — (5:03) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 37-T.Williams (34-M.McKenzie) at GB 7. 37-T.Williams to GB 7 for no gain (81-T.Owens). [WPA -17.9% · EPA -2.39]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 12:04) — (12:04) 5-J.Garcia pass to 89-T.Streets for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +3.67]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 4:21) — (4:21) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 85-C.Bradford to SF 19 for 51 yards (36-J.Webster). [WPA +11.5% · EPA +3.60]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 3:21) — (3:21) 4-B.Favre pass to 86-A.Freeman to SF 25 for 37 yards (36-J.Webster). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +3.05]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 12:20) — (12:20) 5-J.Garcia sacked at GB 16 for -10 yards (42-D.Sharper). [WPA -10.6% · EPA -1.64]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 12:04) — (12:04) 5-J.Garcia pass to 89-T.Streets for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +3.67]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 4:21) — (4:21) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 85-C.Bradford to SF 19 for 51 yards (36-J.Webster). [WPA +11.5% · EPA +3.60]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 1:55) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 57 yards from GB 30 to SF 13. 27-P.Smith to SF 29 for 16 yards (85-C.Bradford). FUMBLES (85-C.Bradford), RECOVERED by GB-85-C.Bradford at SF 26. 85-C.Bradford to SF 26 for no gain ( [WPA -1.9% · EPA -3.36]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 11:57) — (11:57) 6-J.Cortez 34 yard field goal is BLOCKED (97-C.Hunt), Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. [WPA -1.8% · EPA -3.15]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 4:06 · SF 5 · Score 0-6
    (4:06) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 86-A.Freeman for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 0:15 · GB 2 · Score 6-6
    (:15) 20-G.Hearst up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 0:11 · GB 2 · Score 7-6
    6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  4. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 8:56 · SF 8 · Score 7-9
    (8:56) 8-R.Longwell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 3:31 · SF 19 · Score 7-15
    (3:31) 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 12:04 · GB 14 · Score 13-15
    (12:04) 5-J.Garcia pass to 89-T.Streets for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. San Francisco 49ers Safety (+2) — Q4 12:00 · GB 2 · Score 15-15
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Garcia pass to 89-T.Streets is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  8. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 7:07 · SF 27 · Score 15-18
    (7:07) 8-R.Longwell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  9. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · SF 9 · Score 15-24
    (2:00) 30-A.Green right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
  10. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 1:55 · SF 2 · Score 15-25
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

Key takeaways

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

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Green Bay Packers on 2002-01-13?

The Green Bay Packers beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-15 in Week 18, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Green Bay Packers?

Q1: San Francisco 49ers 0, Green Bay Packers 6; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 0, Green Bay Packers 9; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 8, Green Bay Packers 10; Final: San Francisco 49ers 15, Green Bay Packers 25.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Green Bay Packers?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Freeman (B. Favre pass) (Q1 4:06) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — G. Hearst (Q2 0:15) Green Bay Packers touchdown — B. Franks (B. Favre pass) (Q3 3:31) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — T. Streets (J. Garcia pass) (Q4 12:04) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Green (Q4 2:00) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q3 8:56, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 7:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Green Bay Packers?

J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers), 62.9% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.67 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 68.8% completion, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +14.27 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Green Bay Packers?

B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.27 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+3.60 EPA): (4:21) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 85-C.Bradford to SF 19 for 51 yards (36-J.Webster)..

Season records after this game

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 12-4 Now 12-5 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 12-4 Now 13-4 W