Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 36–28 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- San Francisco 49ers 14–22 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Chandler
- Top passer
- J. Garcia
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:25) (Shotgun) J.Garcia pass intended for J.Rice INTERCEPTED by A.Ambrose at SF 36. A.Am…
- Game date
- 2000-09-03
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the San Francisco 49ers 36–28 on 2000-09-03. C. Chandler posted a game-high +14.90 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 6 | 16 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SFSan Francisco 49ers(11:55) J.Garcia pass to F.Beasley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.
(10:25) M.Andersen 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
(6:20) M.Andersen 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
(11:39) M.Andersen 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
(8:29) M.Andersen 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
(4:36) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
(1:09) F.Beasley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.
(:00) M.Andersen 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
(15:00) C.Chandler pass to S.Jefferson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
(11:29) J.Garcia pass to F.Beasley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.
(6:25) (Shotgun) J.Garcia pass intended for J.Rice INTERCEPTED by A.Ambrose at SF 36. A.Ambrose for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-R.Brown, Offensive Holding, declined.
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
(3:56) J.Garcia pass to T.Owens for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 11:55TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 4
- Score
- 6-0
(11:55) J.Garcia pass to F.Beasley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 10:25XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 7-0
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 10:25FG Points+3
- Yard line
- SF 25
- Score
- 7-3
(10:25) M.Andersen 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 6:20FG Points+3
- Yard line
- SF 27
- Score
- 7-6
(6:20) M.Andersen 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 11:39FG Points+3
- Yard line
- SF 6
- Score
- 7-9
(11:39) M.Andersen 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 8:29FG Points+3
- Yard line
- SF 26
- Score
- 7-12
(8:29) M.Andersen 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:36TD Points+6
- Yard line
- SF 44
- Score
- 7-18
(4:36) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 2:12XP Points+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 7-19
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 1:09TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 13-19
(1:09) F.Beasley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 1:07XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 14-19
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- SF 31
- Score
- 14-22
(:00) M.Andersen 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- SF 48
- Score
- 14-28
(15:00) C.Chandler pass to S.Jefferson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 14:06XP Points+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 14-29
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 11:29TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 4
- Score
- 20-29
(11:29) J.Garcia pass to F.Beasley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 9:10XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 21-29
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 6:25TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 74
- Score
- 21-35
(6:25) (Shotgun) J.Garcia pass intended for J.Rice INTERCEPTED by A.Ambrose at SF 36. A.Ambrose for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-R.Brown, Offensive Holding, declined.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 5:32XP Points+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 21-36
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 3:56TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 6
- Score
- 27-36
(3:56) J.Garcia pass to T.Owens for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 2:50XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 28-36
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Chandler · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +14.90 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 2J. Garcia · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +6.93 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 3S. Jefferson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.67 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 4T. Mathis · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.95 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 5F. Beasley · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 6
Tyler Owens · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play - 7C. Garner · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 8J. Stokes · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.53 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
C. Chandler — ATL · Passing
C. Chandler posted the highest total EPA (+14.90) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.
C. Chandler's top snap (+4.76 EPA): (4:36) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.35 EPA): Another player — (6:25) (Shotgun) J.Garcia pass intended for J.Rice INTERCEPTED by A.Ambrose at SF 36. A.Ambrose for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-R.Brown, Offensive Holding, declined.
Quarterback report card
J. Garcia led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +6.93 total EPA
- C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) · 35 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · +0.43 EPA/play · +14.90 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.047 | +0.113 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.9% | 44.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.162 | +0.426 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.037 | -0.386 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.113 | -0.047 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.9% | 54.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs +0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.05 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.11 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, +10.51 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, +3.97 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 — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–6. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q1 11:55) — (11:55) J.Garcia pass to F.Beasley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 10:25) — W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SF 25 (Q1 10:25) — (10:25) M.Andersen 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SF 27 (Q1 6:20) — (6:20) M.Andersen 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 16–7. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SF 6 (Q2 11:39) — (11:39) M.Andersen 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SF 26 (Q2 8:29) — (8:29) M.Andersen 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SF 44 (Q2 4:36) — (4:36) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 2:12) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q2 1:09) — (1:09) F.Beasley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 1:07) — W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SF 31 (Q2 0:00) — (:00) M.Andersen 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SF 48 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) C.Chandler pass to S.Jefferson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 14:06) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q3 11:29) — (11:29) J.Garcia pass to F.Beasley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 9:10) — W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 74 (Q3 6:25); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 5:32) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ATL 6 (Q4 3:56) — (3:56) J.Garcia pass to T.Owens for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 2:50) — W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 15:00) — M.Andersen kicks 65 yards from ATL 30 to SF 5. K.Williams to SF 26 for 21 yards (T.Cousin).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 6:20) — (6:20) C.Chandler pass to J.Anderson to SF 28 for 20 yards (B.Young).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 6:25) — (6:25) (Shotgun) J.Garcia pass intended for J.Rice INTERCEPTED by A.Ambrose at SF 36. A.Ambrose for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-R.Brown, Offensive Holding, declined.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 4:36) — (4:36) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 4:36) — (4:36) C.Chandler pass to S.Jefferson to SF 44 for 17 yards (A.Plummer).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 6:25) — (6:25) (Shotgun) J.Garcia pass intended for J.Rice INTERCEPTED by A.Ambrose at SF 36. A.Ambrose for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-R.Brown, Offensive Holding, declined.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 7:19) — (7:19) J.Anderson to ATL 31 for -2 yards (P.Prioleau). FUMBLES (P.Prioleau), RECOVERED by SF-K.Norton at ATL 26. K.Norton to ATL 26 for no gain (C.Wiley). Play Challenged by ATL and Upheld. (Timeout #
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 4:36) — (4:36) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) C.Chandler pass to S.Jefferson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 11:55 · ATL 4 · Score 6-0
(11:55) J.Garcia pass to F.Beasley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 10:25 · ATL 2 · Score 7-0
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 10:25 · SF 25 · Score 7-3
(10:25) M.Andersen 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 6:20 · SF 27 · Score 7-6
(6:20) M.Andersen 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 11:39 · SF 6 · Score 7-9
(11:39) M.Andersen 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 8:29 · SF 26 · Score 7-12
(8:29) M.Andersen 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 4:36 · SF 44 · Score 7-18
(4:36) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 2:12 · SF 2 · Score 7-19
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 1:09 · ATL 1 · Score 13-19
(1:09) F.Beasley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 1:07 · ATL 2 · Score 14-19
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · SF 31 · Score 14-22
(:00) M.Andersen 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · SF 48 · Score 14-28
(15:00) C.Chandler pass to S.Jefferson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 14:06 · SF 2 · Score 14-29
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 11:29 · ATL 4 · Score 20-29
(11:29) J.Garcia pass to F.Beasley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 9:10 · ATL 2 · Score 21-29
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 6:25 · ATL 74 · Score 21-35
(6:25) (Shotgun) J.Garcia pass intended for J.Rice INTERCEPTED by A.Ambrose at SF 36. A.Ambrose for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-R.Brown, Offensive Holding, declined. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 5:32 · SF 2 · Score 21-36
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 3:56 · ATL 6 · Score 27-36
(3:56) J.Garcia pass to T.Owens for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 2:50 · ATL 2 · Score 28-36
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2000-09-03?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the San Francisco 49ers 36-28 in Week 1, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 7, Atlanta Falcons 6; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 7, Atlanta Falcons 16; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 7, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: San Francisco 49ers 28, Atlanta Falcons 36.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 11:55) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 4:36) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 1:09) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 15:00) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 11:29) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 6:25) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 3:56) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q1 10:25, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q1 6:20, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q2 11:39, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q2 8:29, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons?
J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers), 57.5% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.93 total passing EPA. C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons), 45.7% completion, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +14.90 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons?
C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.90 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+4.76 EPA): (4:36) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Now 0-1 L
Atlanta Falcons
Now 1-0 W
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