Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 18–14 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- San Francisco 49ers 14–9 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Wayne
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:28) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2009-11-01
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the San Francisco 49ers 18–14 on 2009-11-01, overcoming San Francisco 49ers's 14–9 halftime lead. R. Wayne posted a game-high +4.93 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 3 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 18 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
(11:28) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(3:21) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(14:55) 3-M.Stover 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(:38) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SF-84-J.Morgan, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(:06) 3-M.Stover 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(9:40) 3-M.Stover 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(15:00) 29-J.Addai pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Handoff to J.Addai to the left side.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 11:28TD Frank Gore Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- IND 64
- Score
- 6-0
(11:28) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 11:16XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-0
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 3:21FG MSM. StoverPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 20
- Score
- 7-3
(3:21) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 14:55FG MSM. StoverPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 7-6
(14:55) 3-M.Stover 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:38TD VDV. DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 8
- Score
- 13-6
(:38) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SF-84-J.Morgan, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:33XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 14-6
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:06FG MSM. StoverPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 13
- Score
- 14-9
(:06) 3-M.Stover 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 9:40FG MSM. StoverPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 22
- Score
- 14-12
(9:40) 3-M.Stover 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 15:00TD RWR. WaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 22
- Score
- 14-18
(15:00) 29-J.Addai pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Handoff to J.Addai to the left side.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.93 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 2
Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play - 3Frank Gore Jr. · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 4J. Addai · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +2.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.44 EPA/play
- 5P. Garcon · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 6Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +1.91 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 7Frank Gore Jr. · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +1.66 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 8I. Bruce · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.31 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.16 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
R. Wayne — IND · Receiving
R. Wayne posted the highest total EPA (+4.93) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.
R. Wayne's top snap (+3.12 EPA): (7:12) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 87-R.Wayne pushed ob at SF 43 for 32 yards (36-S.Spencer).
Biggest single play (+5.71 EPA): Frank Gore Jr. — (11:28) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Paul Manning led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 52 dropbacks · 59.6% completion · +4.3% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.91 total EPA
Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 38 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -2.1% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -10.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.082 | -0.027 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.9% | 40.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.278 | +0.082 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.141 | -0.403 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.027 | +0.082 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.0% | 54.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.08 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.03 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, -2.56 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 13 drives, -6.10 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — Frank Gore Jr.
- San Francisco 49ers — V. Davis (Arian Smith pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (J. Addai pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Stover
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Stover
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Stover
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Stover
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the IND 64 (Q1 11:28) — (11:28) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 11:16) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the SF 20 (Q1 3:21) — (3:21) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–6. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the SF 15 (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) 3-M.Stover 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the IND 8 (Q2 0:38); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 0:33) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the SF 13 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 3-M.Stover 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the SF 22 (Q3 9:40) — (9:40) 3-M.Stover 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the SF 22 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 29-J.Addai pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Handoff to J.Addai to the left side..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 5:20) — (5:20) (Run formation) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 15-M.Crabtree to SF 46 for 2 yards (25-J.Powers). FUMBLES (25-J.Powers), RECOVERED by IND-25-J.Powers at SF 46. 25-J.Powers to SF 42 for 4 yards (8
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 11:28) — (11:28) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 1:18) — (1:18) 11-A.Smith pass deep right intended for 15-M.Crabtree INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Sanders at IND 37. 21-B.Sanders to SF 34 for 29 yards (62-C.Rachal).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 13:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon to IND 48 for 32 yards (36-S.Spencer).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 29-J.Addai pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Handoff to J.Addai to the left side.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 11:28) — (11:28) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 1:18) — (1:18) 11-A.Smith pass deep right intended for 15-M.Crabtree INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Sanders at IND 37. 21-B.Sanders to SF 34 for 29 yards (62-C.Rachal).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 5:20) — (5:20) (Run formation) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 15-M.Crabtree to SF 46 for 2 yards (25-J.Powers). FUMBLES (25-J.Powers), RECOVERED by IND-25-J.Powers at SF 46. 25-J.Powers to SF 42 for 4 yards (8
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 13:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon to IND 48 for 32 yards (36-S.Spencer).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 11:28 · IND 64 · Score 6-0
(11:28) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 11:16 · IND 2 · Score 7-0
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 3:21 · SF 20 · Score 7-3
(3:21) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 14:55 · SF 15 · Score 7-6
(14:55) 3-M.Stover 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 0:38 · IND 8 · Score 13-6
(:38) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SF-84-J.Morgan, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 0:33 · IND 2 · Score 14-6
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · SF 13 · Score 14-9
(:06) 3-M.Stover 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 9:40 · SF 22 · Score 14-12
(9:40) 3-M.Stover 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · SF 22 · Score 14-18
(15:00) 29-J.Addai pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Handoff to J.Addai to the left side.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Paul Manning (IND) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Indianapolis Colts on 2009-11-01?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the San Francisco 49ers 18-14 in Week 8, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 7, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 7, Indianapolis Colts 6; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 0, Indianapolis Colts 6; Final: San Francisco 49ers 14, Indianapolis Colts 18.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Indianapolis Colts?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (Q1 11:28) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — V. Davis (A. Smith pass) (Q2 0:38) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (J. Addai pass) (Q4 15:00) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Stover (Q1 3:21, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Stover (Q2 14:55, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Stover (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Stover (Q3 9:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 59.6% completion, +4.3% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.91 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 50.0% completion, -2.1% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -10.56 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Indianapolis Colts?
R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.93 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 20 snaps. Their top snap (+3.12 EPA): (7:12) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 87-R.Wayne pushed ob at SF 43 for 32 yards (36-S.Spencer)..
Was San Francisco 49ers vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Indianapolis Colts won 18-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 6-0 Now 7-0 W
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