49ers 16–13 Giants: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2002

Quick answer

Winner: San Francisco 49ers
Final score: San Francisco 49ers 16–13 New York Giants
Halftime: San Francisco 49ers 3–6 New York Giants at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: A. Toomer
Top passer: K. Collins
Biggest EPA play: (4:58) 5-J.Garcia pass to 82-E.Johnson to NYG 27 for 38 yards (36-S.Williams).
Game date: 2002-09-05

Game summary

The San Francisco 49ers beat the New York Giants 16–13 on 2002-09-05, overcoming New York Giants's 6–3 halftime lead. A. Toomer posted a game-high +11.26 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
San Francisco 49ers	3	0	7	6	0	16
New York Giants	3	3	0	7	0	13

Scoring Map

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

SFSan Francisco 49ers

+3SF 11

+3SF 15

+3NYG 15

SF 1

+1SF 2

+3NYG 18

NYGNew York Giants

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NYGNew York Giants
Q1 6:04FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
SF 11
Score
0-3
(6:04) 8-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 1:03FG
JCJ. Cortez
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 5
Score
3-3
(1:03) 6-J.Cortez 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:05FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
SF 15
Score
3-6
(:05) 8-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 1:59TD
GHG. Hearst
Points+6
Yard line
NYG 9
Score
9-6
(1:59) 5-J.Garcia pass to 20-G.Hearst for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 1:51XP
JCJ. Cortez
Points+1
Yard line
NYG 2
Score
10-6
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 8:13FG
JCJ. Cortez
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 15
Score
13-6
(8:13) 6-J.Cortez 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
NYGNew York Giants
Q4 2:00TD
TBTaye Barber
Points+6
Yard line
SF 1
Score
13-12
(2:00) 21-T.Barber left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
NYGNew York Giants
Q4 1:55XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
SF 2
Score
13-13
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 0:10FG
JCJ. Cortez
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 18
Score
16-13
(:10) 6-J.Cortez 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +11.26 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
2K. Collins · New York Giants · Passing · +5.79 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
3J. Garcia · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +4.46 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
4J. Stokes · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
5Riley Dixon · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
6K. Barlow · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
7Stetson Bennett IV · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
8Eric Johnson II · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.37 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

A. Toomer — NYG · Receiving

A. Toomer posted the highest total EPA (+11.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +1.02 EPA per play.

A. Toomer's top snap (+2.90 EPA): (6:58) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer to NYG 40 for 23 yards (29-A.Plummer).

Biggest single play (+4.01 EPA): J. Garcia — (4:58) 5-J.Garcia pass to 82-E.Johnson to NYG 27 for 38 yards (36-S.Williams).

Quarterback report card

K. Collins led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

K. Collins (New York Giants) · 51 dropbacks · 54.9% completion · +0.11 EPA/play · +5.79 total EPA
J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) · 29 dropbacks · 55.2% completion · +0.15 EPA/play · +4.46 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	San Francisco 49ers	New York Giants
Offensive EPA/play	+0.011	-0.059
Offensive success rate	49.3%	42.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.112	+0.108
Rush EPA/play	-0.020	-0.477
Defensive EPA/play	+0.059	-0.011
Defensive success rate	57.6%	50.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, San Francisco 49ers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

San Francisco 49ers: +0.01 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
New York Giants: -0.06 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)

New York Giants: 11 drives, -5.39 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
San Francisco 49ers: 10 drives, +0.72 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

San Francisco 49ers — G. Hearst (J. Garcia pass) (Q3 1:59)
New York Giants — Taye Barber (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

New York Giants — Myles Bryant (Q1 6:04)
San Francisco 49ers — J. Cortez (Q1 1:03)
New York Giants — Myles Bryant (Q2 0:05)
San Francisco 49ers — J. Cortez (Q4 8:13)
San Francisco 49ers — J. Cortez (Q4 0:10)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the SF 11 (Q1 6:04) — (6:04) 8-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the NYG 5 (Q1 1:03) — (1:03) 6-J.Cortez 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the SF 15 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 8-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen..

The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NYG 9 (Q3 1:59) — (1:59) 5-J.Garcia pass to 20-G.Hearst for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 1:51) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–6. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the NYG 15 (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) 6-J.Cortez 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.; New York Giants found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 21-T.Barber left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 1:55) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the NYG 18 (Q4 0:10) — (:10) 6-J.Cortez 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

San Francisco 49ers (Q4 0:10) — (:10) 6-J.Cortez 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. [WPA +17.1% · EPA +0.55]
San Francisco 49ers (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens to NYG 37 for 33 yards (31-J.Sehorn). [WPA +16.1% · EPA +1.76]
San Francisco 49ers (Q1 4:58) — (4:58) 5-J.Garcia pass to 82-E.Johnson to NYG 27 for 38 yards (36-S.Williams). [WPA +14.3% · EPA +4.01]
San Francisco 49ers (Q3 1:59) — (1:59) 5-J.Garcia pass to 20-G.Hearst for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.0% · EPA +3.29]
San Francisco 49ers (Q3 3:37) — (3:37) 5-J.Garcia pass to 32-K.Barlow to NYG 5 for 29 yards (24-W.Peterson, 98-M.Mitrione). [WPA +12.3% · EPA +3.30]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

San Francisco 49ers (Q1 4:58) — (4:58) 5-J.Garcia pass to 82-E.Johnson to NYG 27 for 38 yards (36-S.Williams). [WPA +14.3% · EPA +4.01]
San Francisco 49ers (Q1 11:59) — (11:59) 6-J.Cortez 25 yard field goal is BLOCKED (78-M.Rosenthal), Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. [WPA -9.8% · EPA -3.69]
New York Giants (Q2 8:06) — (8:06) 21-T.Barber left tackle to SF 24 for -3 yards (55-J.Winborn). [WPA -9.1% · EPA -3.53]
New York Giants (Q1 14:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 21-T.Barber INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Parrish (24-M.Rumph) at NYG 29. 33-T.Parrish to NYG 23 for 6 yards (21-T.Barber). [WPA -10.8% · EPA -3.39]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 6:04 · SF 11 · Score 0-3
(6:04) 8-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 1:03 · NYG 5 · Score 3-3
(1:03) 6-J.Cortez 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · SF 15 · Score 3-6
(:05) 8-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 1:59 · NYG 9 · Score 9-6
(1:59) 5-J.Garcia pass to 20-G.Hearst for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 1:51 · NYG 2 · Score 10-6
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 8:13 · NYG 15 · Score 13-6
(8:13) 6-J.Cortez 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · SF 1 · Score 13-12
(2:00) 21-T.Barber left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 1:55 · SF 2 · Score 13-13
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 0:10 · NYG 18 · Score 16-13
(:10) 6-J.Cortez 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.

Key takeaways

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Who won San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants on 2002-09-05?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the New York Giants 16-13 in Week 1, 2002.

What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants?

Q1: San Francisco 49ers 3, New York Giants 3; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 0, New York Giants 3; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 7, New York Giants 0; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 6, New York Giants 7; Final: San Francisco 49ers 16, New York Giants 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants?

San Francisco 49ers touchdown — G. Hearst (J. Garcia pass) (Q3 1:59) New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q4 2:00) New York Giants field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 6:04, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Cortez (Q1 1:03, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Cortez (Q4 8:13, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Cortez (Q4 0:10, 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 York Giants?

K. Collins (New York Giants), 54.9% completion, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +5.79 total passing EPA. J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers), 55.2% completion, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +4.46 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants?

A. Toomer (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.26 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+2.90 EPA): (6:58) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer to NYG 40 for 23 yards (29-A.Plummer)..

Was San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. San Francisco 49ers won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

San Francisco 49ers

Now 1-0 W

New York Giants

Now 0-1 L

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