Game story
In Week 12 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-11-23, the San Francisco 49ers took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 17–13 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) paced the passing game, with +9.45 total EPA, and +9.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Boldin (San Francisco 49ers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.57 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+18.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when San Francisco 49ers changed the game: (4:43) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 81-A.Boldin to WAS 34 for 29 yards (26-B.Breeland). WAS-25-R.Clark was injured during the play. PENALTY on WAS-25-R.Clark, Unnecessary Roughness, 15
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Boldin · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +10.57 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 2 C. Kaepernick · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +9.45 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 3 M. Crabtree · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 4 A. Morris · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.71 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 5 B. Miller · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 6 N. Paul · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 7 D. Jackson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.72 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 8 A. Morris · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.08 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 (+10.57) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on San Francisco 49ers's efficiency. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.88 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.11 EPA) came from San Francisco 49ers: (10:12) 21-F.Gore left end to SF 35 for 6 yards (93-T.Murphy). FUMBLES (93-T.Murphy), RECOVERED by WAS-41-P.Thomas at SF 38. 41-P.Thomas to SF 36 for 2 yards (81-A.Boldin). 3-yds of loose ball yardage
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)
- Washington Commanders — A. Morris
- San Francisco 49ers — C. Hyde
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — P. Dawson
- Washington Commanders — K. Forbath
- Washington Commanders — K. Forbath
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 30 (Q1 56:20) — (11:20) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 81-A.Boldin for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at WAS 3. 3-yds YAC; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 56:13) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q2 35:37) — (5:37) 46-A.Morris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 35:33) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the WAS 23 (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 9-P.Dawson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the SF 9 (Q3 15:35) — (:35) 2-K.Forbath 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the SF 28 (Q4 7:48) — (7:48) 2-K.Forbath 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q4 3:03) — (3:03) (Shotgun) 28-C.Hyde up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 2:59) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 4:43) — (4:43) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 81-A.Boldin to WAS 34 for 29 yards (26-B.Breeland). WAS-25-R.Clark was injured during the play. PENALTY on WAS-25-R.Clark, Unnecessary Roughness, 15
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 10:12) — (10:12) 21-F.Gore left end to SF 35 for 6 yards (93-T.Murphy). FUMBLES (93-T.Murphy), RECOVERED by WAS-41-P.Thomas at SF 38. 41-P.Thomas to SF 36 for 2 yards (81-A.Boldin). 3-yds of loose ball yardage
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 30:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 15-M.Crabtree pushed ob at WAS 23 for 25 yards (26-B.Breeland). 0-yds YAC
- Washington Commanders (Q3 19:20) — (4:20) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 11-D.Jackson to SF 35 for 32 yards (36-D.Johnson). Caught at WAS 48. 17-yds YAC
- Washington Commanders (Q3 27:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin sacked at WAS 49 for -7 yards (99-Ald.Smith).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 10:12) — (10:12) 21-F.Gore left end to SF 35 for 6 yards (93-T.Murphy). FUMBLES (93-T.Murphy), RECOVERED by WAS-41-P.Thomas at SF 38. 41-P.Thomas to SF 36 for 2 yards (81-A.Boldin). 3-yds of loose ball yardage
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 28-C.Hyde to WAS 41 for no gain (31-B.Meriweather). FUMBLES (31-B.Meriweather), RECOVERED by WAS-25-R.Clark at WAS 40. 25-R.Clark to WAS 40 for no gain (66-M.Martin). 1-yd of loose ball yardag
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:59) — (:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin sacked at WAS 3 for -7 yards (94-J.Smith). FUMBLES (94-J.Smith) [94-J.Smith], RECOVERED by SF-55-A.Brooks at WAS 7. 55-A.Brooks to WAS 7 for no gain (76-M.Moses
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 0:26) — (:26) 7-C.Kaepernick kneels to WAS 9 for -1 yards.
Quarterback report card
C.Kaepernick led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +9.9% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +9.45 total EPA
- R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) · 27 dropbacks · 40.7% completion · -8.6% CPOE · -0.51 EPA/play · -13.79 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.135 | -0.104 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.0% | 46.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.516 | +0.262 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.003 | -0.668 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.104 | +0.135 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.9% | 62.0% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders -0.14, San Francisco 49ers -0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- San Francisco 49ers: 13 drives, -7.89 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -9.57 total EPA, 3 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- 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.
- R.Griffin III (WAS) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 56:20 · WAS 30 · Score 0-6
(11:20) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 81-A.Boldin for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at WAS 3. 3-yds YAC - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 56:13 · WAS 2 · Score 0-7
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 35:37 · SF 1 · Score 6-7
(5:37) 46-A.Morris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 35:33 · SF 2 · Score 7-7
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · WAS 23 · Score 7-10
(:05) 9-P.Dawson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 15:35 · SF 9 · Score 10-10
(:35) 2-K.Forbath 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 7:48 · SF 28 · Score 13-10
(7:48) 2-K.Forbath 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 3:03 · WAS 4 · Score 13-16
(3:03) (Shotgun) 28-C.Hyde up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 2:59 · WAS 2 · Score 13-17
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Washington Commanders 17-13 in Week 12, 2014 on 2014-11-23.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers?
The final score was Washington Commanders 13, San Francisco 49ers 17 (WAS 13-17 SF) in Week 12, 2014 on 2014-11-23.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Washington Commanders 0, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 3, San Francisco 49ers 7; Final: Washington Commanders 13, San Francisco 49ers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Boldin (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q1 56:20) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Morris (Q2 35:37) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — C. Hyde (Q4 3:03) San Francisco 49ers field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 30:05, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q3 15:35, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q4 7:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers?
C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers), 55.6% completion, +9.9% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +9.45 total passing EPA. R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 40.7% completion, -8.6% CPOE, -0.51 EPA per dropback, -13.79 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers?
A. Boldin (San Francisco 49ers) led the game in total EPA with +10.57 on receiving plays. across 12 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.11 EPA): (10:12) 21-F.Gore left end to SF 35 for 6 yards (93-T.Murphy). FUMBLES (93-T.Murphy), RECOVERED by WAS-41-P.Thomas at SF 38. 41-P.Thomas to SF 36 for 2 yards (81-A.Boldin). 3-yds o. The biggest win-probability swing was +18.3%.
Was Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. San Francisco 49ers won 17-13 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W
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