Game story
In Week 14 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-12-13, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the San Francisco 49ers, pulling away with a 23–15 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
N. Mullens (San Francisco 49ers) paced the passing game, with -24.66 total EPA, and -16.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. James (San Francisco 49ers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.54 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-33.7% win probability) landed in the second quarter when San Francisco 49ers changed the game: (1:11) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens sacked at SF 43 for -6 yards (94-D.Payne). FUMBLES (94-D.Payne) [94-D.Payne], RECOVERED by WAS-99-C.Young at SF 47. 99-C.Young for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 0 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 15 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. James · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 2 L. Thomas · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 3 R. Dwelley · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 4 B. Aiyuk · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.01 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 5 D. Samuel · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +0.92 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 6 J. Reed · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +0.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 7 I. Wright · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 8 K. Juszczyk · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +0.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. James — SF · Receiving
R. James posted the highest total EPA (+3.54) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on San Francisco 49ers's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.18 EPA per play.
The signature play (-11.53 EPA) came from San Francisco 49ers: (:01) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short right intended for 44-K.Juszczyk INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Curl at WAS 24. 31-K.Curl for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Wilson
- Washington Commanders — C. Young
- Washington Commanders — K. Curl
- San Francisco 49ers — K. Juszczyk (N. Mullens pass)
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — D. Hopkins
- Washington Commanders — D. Hopkins
- Washington Commanders — D. Hopkins
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 1 (Q1 45:50) — (:50) 30-J.Wilson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 45:47) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 13–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the SF 33 (Q2 35:50) — (5:50) 3-D.Hopkins 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the SF 13 (Q2 33:10) — (3:10) 3-D.Hopkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 51 (Q2 31:11); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 30:58) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the SF 3 (Q3 25:08) — (10:08) 3-D.Hopkins 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 24 (Q3 15:01); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q3 15:00) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 8–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q4 10:24) — (10:24) 4-N.Mullens pass short left to 44-K.Juszczyk for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-96-J.Smith-Williams was injured during the play.; San Francisco 49ers registered a safety from the WAS 2 (Q4 10:18) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-N.Mullens pass to 84-K.Bourne is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 31:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens sacked at SF 43 for -6 yards (94-D.Payne). FUMBLES (94-D.Payne) [94-D.Payne], RECOVERED by WAS-99-C.Young at SF 47. 99-C.Young for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 15:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short right intended for 44-K.Juszczyk INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Curl at WAS 24. 31-K.Curl for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 35:09) — (5:09) (Shotgun) 30-J.Wilson right tackle to SF 29 for -2 yards (99-C.Young). FUMBLES (99-C.Young), RECOVERED by WAS-94-D.Payne at SF 26.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 31:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left intended for 89-C.Sims INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Verrett at SF 38. 22-J.Verrett to SF 38 for no gain (89-C.Sims).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 50:14) — (5:14) 3-D.Hopkins 53 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 15:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short right intended for 44-K.Juszczyk INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Curl at WAS 24. 31-K.Curl for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 31:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens sacked at SF 43 for -6 yards (94-D.Payne). FUMBLES (94-D.Payne) [94-D.Payne], RECOVERED by WAS-99-C.Young at SF 47. 99-C.Young for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 35:09) — (5:09) (Shotgun) 30-J.Wilson right tackle to SF 29 for -2 yards (99-C.Young). FUMBLES (99-C.Young), RECOVERED by WAS-94-D.Payne at SF 26.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 31:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left intended for 89-C.Sims INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Verrett at SF 38. 22-J.Verrett to SF 38 for no gain (89-C.Sims).
Quarterback report card
N.Mullens led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- N.Mullens (San Francisco 49ers) · 53 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · -16.0% CPOE · -0.47 EPA/play · -24.66 total EPA
- A.Smith (Washington Commanders) · 21 dropbacks · 38.1% completion · -20.9% CPOE · -0.57 EPA/play · -12.01 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.236 | -0.297 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.6% | 39.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.493 | -0.465 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.024 | -0.172 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.297 | +0.236 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.4% | 61.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.24 vs -0.30), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- San Francisco 49ers: 16 drives, -29.98 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 16 drives, -19.55 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- R. James (San Francisco 49ers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- N. Mullens (SF) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- A. Smith (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 45:50 · WAS 1 · Score 0-6
(:50) 30-J.Wilson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 45:47 · WAS 15 · Score 0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 35:50 · SF 33 · Score 3-7
(5:50) 3-D.Hopkins 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 33:10 · SF 13 · Score 6-7
(3:10) 3-D.Hopkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 31:11 · WAS 51 · Score 12-7
(1:11) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens sacked at SF 43 for -6 yards (94-D.Payne). FUMBLES (94-D.Payne) [94-D.Payne], RECOVERED by WAS-99-C.Young at SF 47. 99-C.Young for - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 30:58 · SF 15 · Score 13-7
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 25:08 · SF 3 · Score 16-7
(10:08) 3-D.Hopkins 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 15:01 · WAS 24 · Score 22-7
(:01) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short right intended for 44-K.Juszczyk INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Curl at WAS 24. 31-K.Curl for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 15:00 · SF 15 · Score 23-7
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 10:24 · WAS 6 · Score 23-13
(10:24) 4-N.Mullens pass short left to 44-K.Juszczyk for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-96-J.Smith-Williams was injured during the play. - San Francisco 49ers Safety (+2) — Q4 10:18 · WAS 2 · Score 23-15
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-N.Mullens pass to 84-K.Bourne is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers?
The Washington Commanders beat the San Francisco 49ers 23-15 in Week 14, 2020 on 2020-12-13.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers?
The final score was Washington Commanders 23, San Francisco 49ers 15 (WAS 23-15 SF) in Week 14, 2020 on 2020-12-13.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Washington Commanders 0, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 13, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q3: Washington Commanders 10, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, San Francisco 49ers 8; Final: Washington Commanders 23, San Francisco 49ers 15.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Wilson (Q1 45:50) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Young (Q2 31:11) Washington Commanders touchdown — K. Curl (Q3 15:01) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — K. Juszczyk (N. Mullens pass) (Q4 10:24) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 35:50, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 33:10, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 25:08, 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?
N. Mullens (San Francisco 49ers), 47.2% completion, -16.0% CPOE, -0.47 EPA per dropback, -24.66 total passing EPA. A. Smith (Washington Commanders), 38.1% completion, -20.9% CPOE, -0.57 EPA per dropback, -12.01 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers?
R. James (San Francisco 49ers) led the game in total EPA with +3.54 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-11.53 EPA): (:01) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short right intended for 44-K.Juszczyk INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Curl at WAS 24. 31-K.Curl for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -33.7%.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L
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