Game story
In Week 12 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-11-25, the San Francisco 49ers took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 27–6 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with -17.92 total EPA, and -1.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Boldin (San Francisco 49ers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.52 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+11.9% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-K.Forbath 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
| Washington Commanders | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Boldin · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +11.52 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.92 EPA/play
- 2 C. Kaepernick · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +9.02 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 3 M. Manningham · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 4 V. McDonald · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
- 5 J. Morgan · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +0.92 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 6 J. Morgan · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.78 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 7 V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +0.33 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 8 R.Griffin III · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +0.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Boldin — SF · Receiving
A. Boldin posted the highest total EPA (+11.52) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on San Francisco 49ers's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.92 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.21 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (:08) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left intended for 88-P.Garcon INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Whitner [99-A.Smith] at SF 35. 31-D.Whitner to SF 42 for 7 yards (82-L.Paulsen).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — A. Boldin (C. Kaepernick pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — A. Boldin (C. Kaepernick pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — V. Davis (C. Kaepernick pass)
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — P. Dawson
- Washington Commanders — K. Forbath
- Washington Commanders — K. Forbath
- Washington Commanders — C. Kaepernick
- San Francisco 49ers — P. Dawson
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the WAS 19 (Q1 48:02) — (3:02) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 81-A.Boldin for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 47:54) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 6–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the WAS 11 (Q2 42:14) — (12:14) 9-P.Dawson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the SF 18 (Q2 36:48) — (6:48) 2-K.Forbath 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the SF 18 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-K.Forbath 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the WAS 65 (Q3 29:53) — (14:53) 7-C.Kaepernick pass incomplete short left to 82-M.Manningham (56-P.Riley).; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q3 24:33) — (9:33) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 24:25) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q3 16:09) — (1:09) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 85-V.Davis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 16:05) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the WAS 31 (Q4 9:08) — (9:08) 9-P.Dawson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 30:04) — (:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-K.Forbath 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 48:46) — (3:46) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep left to 81-A.Boldin to WAS 19 for 24 yards (26-J.Wilson).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 45:08) — (:08) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left intended for 88-P.Garcon INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Whitner [99-A.Smith] at SF 35. 31-D.Whitner to SF 42 for 7 yards (82-L.Paulsen).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 30:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin sacked at SF 19 for -1 yards (94-J.Smith). FUMBLES (94-J.Smith) [94-J.Smith], recovered by WAS-88-P.Garcon at SF 21. 88-P.Garcon to SF 21 for no gain (55-A.Brooks).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 26:18) — (11:18) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 81-A.Boldin to WAS 25 for 32 yards (26-J.Wilson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 45:08) — (:08) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left intended for 88-P.Garcon INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Whitner [99-A.Smith] at SF 35. 31-D.Whitner to SF 42 for 7 yards (82-L.Paulsen).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 26:18) — (11:18) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 81-A.Boldin to WAS 25 for 32 yards (26-J.Wilson).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep middle to 85-V.Davis to WAS 18 for 40 yards (26-J.Wilson; 55-N.Barnett).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin scrambles left end to WAS 22 for 7 yards (22-C.Rogers).
Quarterback report card
R.Griffin III led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) · 36 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -1.5% CPOE · -0.50 EPA/play · -17.92 total EPA
- C.Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +7.1% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +9.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.011 | -0.315 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.5% | 37.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.301 | -0.498 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.270 | -0.235 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.315 | -0.011 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.3% | 57.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, San Francisco 49ers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.32), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, +0.79 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -24.27 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- San Francisco 49ers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- A. Boldin (San Francisco 49ers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Kaepernick (SF) 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 48:02 · WAS 19 · Score 6-0
(3:02) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 81-A.Boldin for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 47:54 · WAS 2 · Score 7-0
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 42:14 · WAS 11 · Score 10-0
(12:14) 9-P.Dawson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 36:48 · SF 18 · Score 10-3
(6:48) 2-K.Forbath 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · SF 18 · Score 10-6
(:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-K.Forbath 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 29:53 · WAS 65 · Score 10-6
(14:53) 7-C.Kaepernick pass incomplete short left to 82-M.Manningham (56-P.Riley). - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 24:33 · WAS 6 · Score 16-6
(9:33) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 24:25 · WAS 2 · Score 17-6
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 16:09 · WAS 1 · Score 23-6
(1:09) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 85-V.Davis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 16:05 · WAS 2 · Score 24-6
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 9:08 · WAS 31 · Score 27-6
(9:08) 9-P.Dawson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Washington Commanders?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Washington Commanders 27-6 in Week 12, 2013 on 2013-11-25.
What was the final score of San Francisco 49ers vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was San Francisco 49ers 27, Washington Commanders 6 (SF 27-6 WAS) in Week 12, 2013 on 2013-11-25.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 3, Washington Commanders 6; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 14, Washington Commanders 3; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 3, Washington Commanders 0; Final: San Francisco 49ers 27, Washington Commanders 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Washington Commanders?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Boldin (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q1 48:02) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Boldin (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q3 24:33) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — V. Davis (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q3 16:09) San Francisco 49ers field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 42:14, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q2 36:48, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q2 30:04, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — C. Kaepernick (Q3 29:53, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 9:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Washington Commanders?
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 44.4% completion, -1.5% CPOE, -0.50 EPA per dropback, -17.92 total passing EPA. C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers), 50.0% completion, +7.1% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +9.02 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in San Francisco 49ers vs Washington Commanders?
A. Boldin (San Francisco 49ers) led the game in total EPA with +11.52 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.21 EPA): (:08) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left intended for 88-P.Garcon INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Whitner [99-A.Smith] at SF 35. 31-D.Whitner to SF 42 for 7 yards (82-L.Paulsen).. The biggest win-probability swing was +11.9%.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L
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