Game story
In Week 10 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-11-14, the New Orleans Saints took care of business against the San Francisco 49ers, pulling away with a 24–6 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Stenstrom (San Francisco 49ers) paced the passing game, with -10.09 total EPA.
On the individual side, B. Tolliver (New Orleans Saints) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.83 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New Orleans Saints changed the game: W.Richey kicks 71 yards from SF 30 to NO -1. T.Davis to NO 23 for 24 yards (M.Harris).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| New Orleans Saints | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Tolliver · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +15.83 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 2 K. Poole · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.20 EPA/play
- 3 B. Tolliver · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +6.28 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 4 A. Hastings · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.10 EPA/play
- 5 R. Williams · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
- 6 J. Rice · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 7 E. Kennison · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 8 C. Garner · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.04 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Tolliver — NO · Passing
B. Tolliver posted the highest total EPA (+15.83) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New Orleans Saints's efficiency. Across 21 counted snaps, they averaged +0.75 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.21 EPA) came from San Francisco 49ers: (4:41) S.Stenstrom pass intended for J.Stokes INTERCEPTED by W.Clay at NO -2. W.Clay pushed ob at NO 22 for 24 yards (C.Dalman).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SF 2 (Q1 55:24) — (10:24) B.Tolliver right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 54:37) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the NO 34 (Q1 54:37) — (9:37) W.Richey 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-C.Stanley..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SF 2 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) B.Tolliver right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 39:31) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the NO 4 (Q2 31:15) — (1:15) W.Richey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-C.Stanley..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SF 11 (Q3 23:48) — (8:48) B.Tolliver pass to A.Hastings for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 22:30) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the SF 10 (Q4 12:12).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 60:00) — W.Richey kicks 71 yards from SF 30 to NO -1. T.Davis to NO 23 for 24 yards (M.Harris).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) B.Tolliver pass to K.Poole to SF 4 for 42 yards (Z.Bronson).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 54:37) — (9:37) W.Richey 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-C.Stanley.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) B.Tolliver pass to R.Williams to SF 3 for 14 yards (L.Woodall).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) B.Tolliver pass to E.Kennison to NO 42 for 16 yards (D.Walker).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 4:41) — (4:41) S.Stenstrom pass intended for J.Stokes INTERCEPTED by W.Clay at NO -2. W.Clay pushed ob at NO 22 for 24 yards (C.Dalman).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 12:12) — (12:12) (Shotgun) B.Tolliver pass to K.Poole pushed ob at SF 36 for 32 yards (D.Montgomery).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 12:12) — (12:12) R.Williams left tackle to SF 10 for -1 yards (T.McDonald, B.Buckner).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 26:52) — (11:52) B.Tolliver pass to A.Hastings pushed ob at SF 43 for 42 yards (Z.Bronson).
Quarterback report card
S.Stenstrom led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Stenstrom (San Francisco 49ers) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.28 EPA/play · -10.09 total EPA
- B.Tolliver (New Orleans Saints) · 21 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.75 EPA/play · +15.83 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.065 | +0.164 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.3% | 37.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.265 | +0.817 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.160 | -0.286 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.164 | +0.065 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.5% | 54.7% |
By the numbers
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- New Orleans Saints: 8 drives, +13.11 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 7 drives, -4.85 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- B. Tolliver (New Orleans Saints) 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.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 55:24 · SF 2 · Score 0-6
(10:24) B.Tolliver right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 54:37 · SF 2 · Score 0-7
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 54:37 · NO 34 · Score 3-7
(9:37) W.Richey 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-C.Stanley. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · SF 2 · Score 3-13
(15:00) B.Tolliver right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 39:31 · SF 2 · Score 3-14
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 31:15 · NO 4 · Score 6-14
(1:15) W.Richey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-C.Stanley. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 23:48 · SF 11 · Score 6-20
(8:48) B.Tolliver pass to A.Hastings for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 22:30 · SF 2 · Score 6-21
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 12:12 · SF 10 · Score 6-24
(12:12) D.Brien 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt. PENALTY on SF-T.McDonald, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between d
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs New Orleans Saints?
The New Orleans Saints beat the San Francisco 49ers 24-6 in Week 10, 1999 on 1999-11-14.
What was the final score of San Francisco 49ers vs New Orleans Saints?
The final score was San Francisco 49ers 6, New Orleans Saints 24 (SF 6-24 NO) in Week 10, 1999 on 1999-11-14.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 3, New Orleans Saints 7; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 3, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 0, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 0, New Orleans Saints 3; Final: San Francisco 49ers 6, New Orleans Saints 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 55:24) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 45:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 23:48) San Francisco 49ers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 54:37, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 31:15, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q4 12:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs New Orleans Saints?
S. Stenstrom (San Francisco 49ers), 50.0% completion, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -10.09 total passing EPA. B. Tolliver (New Orleans Saints), 57.1% completion, +0.75 EPA per dropback, +15.83 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in San Francisco 49ers vs New Orleans Saints?
B. Tolliver (New Orleans Saints) led the game in total EPA with +15.83 on passing plays. across 21 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.21 EPA): (4:41) S.Stenstrom pass intended for J.Stokes INTERCEPTED by W.Clay at NO -2. W.Clay pushed ob at NO 22 for 24 yards (C.Dalman).. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.7%.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 1-7 Now 2-7 W
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