Game story
In Week 13 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-12-06, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the San Francisco 49ers, pulling away with a 20–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Smith (San Francisco 49ers) paced the passing game, with +4.08 total EPA, and -2.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, V. Davis (San Francisco 49ers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.22 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-24.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when San Francisco 49ers changed the game: (9:28) 21-F.Gore up the middle to SEA 22 for 4 yards (27-J.Babineaux). FUMBLES (27-J.Babineaux), RECOVERED by SEA-26-J.Wilson at SEA 16. 26-J.Wilson to SF 41 for 43 yards (11-A.Smith).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +9.22 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 2 A. Smith · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +4.08 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 3 J. Morgan · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 4 J. Forsett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 5 N. Burleson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 6 D. Butler · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
- 7 J. Morgan · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +1.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
- 8 B. Obomanu · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
V. Davis — SF · Receiving
V. Davis posted the highest total EPA (+9.22) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on San Francisco 49ers's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.02 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.16 EPA) came from San Francisco 49ers: (9:28) 21-F.Gore up the middle to SEA 22 for 4 yards (27-J.Babineaux). FUMBLES (27-J.Babineaux), RECOVERED by SEA-26-J.Wilson at SEA 16. 26-J.Wilson to SF 41 for 43 yards (11-A.Smith).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — V. Davis (A. Smith pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Branch (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Forsett (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Morgan (A. Smith pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
- Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SEA 33 (Q1 51:25) — (6:25) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 51:16) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 7 (Q1 48:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 83-D.Branch for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 48:48) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 8 (Q2 40:12) — (10:12) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 20-J.Forsett for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 40:06) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SEA 22 (Q2 37:47) — (7:47) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 84-J.Morgan for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 37:40) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the SF 7 (Q4 5:34) — (5:34) 10-O.Mare 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the SEA 16 (Q4 3:01) — (3:01) 6-J.Nedney 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the SF 12 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 10-O.Mare 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 9:28) — (9:28) 21-F.Gore up the middle to SEA 22 for 4 yards (27-J.Babineaux). FUMBLES (27-J.Babineaux), RECOVERED by SEA-26-J.Wilson at SEA 16. 26-J.Wilson to SF 41 for 43 yards (11-A.Smith).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 49:50) — (4:50) 9-J.Ryan punts 55 yards to SF 29, Center-45-K.Houser. 83-A.Battle to SF 23 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by SEA-98-N.Reed at SF 15. 98-N.Reed to SF 13 for 2 yards (56-S.McKillop). #83 fumble
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 3:58) — (3:58) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass incomplete deep right to 15-M.Crabtree. PENALTY on SEA-23-M.Trufant, Defensive Pass Interference, 28 yards, enforced at 50 - No Play.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 58:08) — (13:08) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at SEA 18 for -4 yards (99-M.Lawson). FUMBLES (99-M.Lawson), RECOVERED by SF-99-M.Lawson at SEA 20. 99-M.Lawson to SEA 20 for no gain (8-M.Hasselbeck).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 10-O.Mare 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 9:28) — (9:28) 21-F.Gore up the middle to SEA 22 for 4 yards (27-J.Babineaux). FUMBLES (27-J.Babineaux), RECOVERED by SEA-26-J.Wilson at SEA 16. 26-J.Wilson to SF 41 for 43 yards (11-A.Smith).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 49:50) — (4:50) 9-J.Ryan punts 55 yards to SF 29, Center-45-K.Houser. 83-A.Battle to SF 23 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by SEA-98-N.Reed at SF 15. 98-N.Reed to SF 13 for 2 yards (56-S.McKillop). #83 fumble
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 51:25) — (6:25) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 58:08) — (13:08) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at SEA 18 for -4 yards (99-M.Lawson). FUMBLES (99-M.Lawson), RECOVERED by SF-99-M.Lawson at SEA 20. 99-M.Lawson to SEA 20 for no gain (8-M.Hasselbeck).
Quarterback report card
A.Smith led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 50 dropbacks · 54.0% completion · -2.7% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +4.08 total EPA
- M.Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 44 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +13.8% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -8.14 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.019 | -0.026 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.7% | 42.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.082 | -0.177 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.762 | -0.225 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.026 | +0.019 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.6% | 51.3% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (San Francisco 49ers -0.02, Seattle Seahawks -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Seattle Seahawks: 16 drives, -2.35 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 14 drives, -1.50 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Seattle Seahawks leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- V. Davis (San Francisco 49ers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Hasselbeck (SEA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 51:25 · SEA 33 · Score 6-0
(6:25) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 51:16 · SEA 2 · Score 7-0
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 48:54 · SF 7 · Score 7-6
(3:54) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 83-D.Branch for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 48:48 · SF 2 · Score 7-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 40:12 · SF 8 · Score 7-13
(10:12) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 20-J.Forsett for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 40:06 · SF 2 · Score 7-14
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 37:47 · SEA 22 · Score 13-14
(7:47) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 84-J.Morgan for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 37:40 · SEA 2 · Score 14-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 5:34 · SF 7 · Score 14-17
(5:34) 10-O.Mare 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 3:01 · SEA 16 · Score 17-17
(3:01) 6-J.Nedney 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · SF 12 · Score 17-20
(:04) 10-O.Mare 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 20-17 in Week 13, 2009 on 2009-12-06.
What was the final score of San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was San Francisco 49ers 17, Seattle Seahawks 20 (SF 17-20 SEA) in Week 13, 2009 on 2009-12-06.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 7, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 7, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 3, Seattle Seahawks 6; Final: San Francisco 49ers 17, Seattle Seahawks 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — V. Davis (A. Smith pass) (Q1 51:25) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Branch (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 48:54) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Forsett (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 40:12) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Morgan (A. Smith pass) (Q2 37:47) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q4 5:34, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q4 3:01, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?
A. Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 54.0% completion, -2.7% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +4.08 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 56.8% completion, +13.8% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -8.14 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?
V. Davis (San Francisco 49ers) led the game in total EPA with +9.22 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.16 EPA): (9:28) 21-F.Gore up the middle to SEA 22 for 4 yards (27-J.Babineaux). FUMBLES (27-J.Babineaux), RECOVERED by SEA-26-J.Wilson at SEA 16. 26-J.Wilson to SF 41 for 43 yards (11-A.Smi. The biggest win-probability swing was -24.9%.
Was San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Seattle Seahawks won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 4-7 Now 5-7 W
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