49ers 9–38 Broncos: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2000

Quick answer

Winner: Denver Broncos
Final score: Denver Broncos 38–9 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime: San Francisco 49ers 0–17 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: G. Frerotte
Top passer: J. Garcia
Biggest EPA play: (7:41) K.Coleman left end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2000-12-23

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the San Francisco 49ers 38–9 on 2000-12-23. G. Frerotte posted a game-high +15.12 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
San Francisco 49ers	0	0	9	0	0	9
Denver Broncos	17	21	0	0	0	38

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

SFSan Francisco 49ers

SF 24

SF 25

SF 13

+3DEN 26

DEN 8

DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q2 11:37FG
Points+3
Yard line
SF 2
Score
0-3
(11:37) J.Elam 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 7:41TD
Points+6
Yard line
SF 24
Score
0-9
(7:41) K.Coleman left end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 7:33XP
Points+1
Yard line
SF 2
Score
0-10
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:45TD
Points+6
Yard line
SF 1
Score
0-16
(:45) M.Anderson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:42XP
Points+1
Yard line
SF 2
Score
0-17
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 10:39TD
Points+6
Yard line
SF 25
Score
0-23
(10:39) G.Frerotte pass to E.McCaffrey for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 10:33XP
Points+1
Yard line
SF 2
Score
0-24
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 8:57TD
Points+6
Yard line
SF 13
Score
0-30
(8:57) G.Frerotte up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 8:51XP
Points+1
Yard line
SF 2
Score
0-31
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 0:19TD
Points+6
Yard line
SF 1
Score
0-37
(:19) M.Anderson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 0:15XP
Points+1
Yard line
SF 2
Score
0-38
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 9:12FG
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 26
Score
3-38
(9:12) W.Richey 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 0:47TD
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 8
Score
9-38
(:47) J.Garcia pass to J.Stokes for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1G. Frerotte · Denver Broncos · Passing · +15.12 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
2J. Stokes · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +7.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.63 EPA/play
3Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.58 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
4G. Frerotte · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +5.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
5E. McCaffrey · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.58 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
6M. Anderson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +3.31 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
7J. Rice · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
8Dean Clark · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.95 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

G. Frerotte — DEN · Passing

G. Frerotte posted the highest total EPA (+15.12) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.

G. Frerotte's top snap (+2.96 EPA): (10:39) G.Frerotte pass to E.McCaffrey for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+3.91 EPA): Another player — (7:41) K.Coleman left end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 50 dropbacks · 36.0% completion · -0.12 EPA/play · -6.02 total EPA
G. Frerotte (Denver Broncos) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.42 EPA/play · +15.12 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	San Francisco 49ers	Denver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play	-0.122	+0.177
Offensive success rate	30.8%	51.0%
Pass EPA/play	-0.106	+0.420
Rush EPA/play	-0.340	+0.086
Defensive EPA/play	-0.177	+0.122
Defensive success rate	49.0%	69.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

San Francisco 49ers: -0.12 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Denver Broncos: +0.18 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 11 drives, +17.66 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, -11.11 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q2 7:41)
Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q2 0:45)
Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q3 10:39)
Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q3 8:57)
Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q3 0:19)
San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player (Q4 0:47)

Field goals

Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q2 11:37)
San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player (Q4 9:12)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 17–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the SF 2 (Q2 11:37) — (11:37) J.Elam 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the SF 24 (Q2 7:41) — (7:41) K.Coleman left end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 7:33) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q2 0:45) — (:45) M.Anderson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 0:42) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 21–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the SF 25 (Q3 10:39) — (10:39) G.Frerotte pass to E.McCaffrey for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 10:33) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the SF 13 (Q3 8:57) — (8:57) G.Frerotte up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 8:51) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q3 0:19) — (:19) M.Anderson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 0:15) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen..

The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 9–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the DEN 26 (Q4 9:12) — (9:12) W.Richey 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the DEN 8 (Q4 0:47) — (:47) J.Garcia pass to J.Stokes for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

San Francisco 49ers (Q1 15:00) — S.Lindsey kicks 70 yards from DEN 30 to end zone, Touchback. [WPA +42.2% · EPA +0.00]
Denver Broncos (Q1 3:30) — (3:30) J.Elam 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen. [WPA -10.2% · EPA -2.70]
Denver Broncos (Q2 13:48) — (13:48) G.Frerotte pass incomplete to E.McCaffrey. PENALTY on SF-A.Plummer, Defensive Pass Interference, 25 yards, enforced at 50 - No Play. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +1.88]
San Francisco 49ers (Q2 6:29) — (6:29) J.Garcia pass to J.Stokes to DEN 29 for 14 yards (B.Romanowski). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +3.07]
Denver Broncos (Q1 5:07) — (5:07) M.Anderson right end to SF 38 for 14 yards (Z.Bronson). [WPA +6.4% · EPA +1.32]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q2 7:41) — (7:41) K.Coleman left end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.7% · EPA +3.91]
San Francisco 49ers (Q3 9:43) — (9:43) J.Garcia sacked at SF 16 for -9 yards (T.Pryce). FUMBLES (T.Pryce), RECOVERED by DEN-M.Tanuvasa at SF 16. M.Tanuvasa to SF 16 for no gain (M.Willig). [WPA -0.5% · EPA -3.72]
San Francisco 49ers (Q4 10:44) — (10:44) J.Garcia pass to J.Rice to DEN 35 for 18 yards (T.Buckley). [WPA +0.0% · EPA +3.55]
Denver Broncos (Q4 2:52) — (2:52) K.Coleman left tackle to DEN 42 for 2 yards (J.Webster). FUMBLES (J.Webster), RECOVERED by SF-N.Hobgood-Chittick at DEN 36. N.Hobgood-Chittick to DEN 36 for no gain (B.Chamberlain). [WPA +0.0% · EPA -3.47]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 11:37 · SF 2 · Score 0-3
(11:37) J.Elam 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 7:41 · SF 24 · Score 0-9
(7:41) K.Coleman left end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 7:33 · SF 2 · Score 0-10
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 0:45 · SF 1 · Score 0-16
(:45) M.Anderson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 0:42 · SF 2 · Score 0-17
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 10:39 · SF 25 · Score 0-23
(10:39) G.Frerotte pass to E.McCaffrey for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 10:33 · SF 2 · Score 0-24
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 8:57 · SF 13 · Score 0-30
(8:57) G.Frerotte up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 8:51 · SF 2 · Score 0-31
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 0:19 · SF 1 · Score 0-37
(:19) M.Anderson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 0:15 · SF 2 · Score 0-38
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 9:12 · DEN 26 · Score 3-38
(9:12) W.Richey 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 0:47 · DEN 8 · Score 9-38
(:47) J.Garcia pass to J.Stokes for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
G. Frerotte (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Denver Broncos on 2000-12-23?

The Denver Broncos beat the San Francisco 49ers 38-9 in Week 17, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Denver Broncos?

Q2: San Francisco 49ers 0, Denver Broncos 17; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 0, Denver Broncos 21; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 9, Denver Broncos 0; Final: San Francisco 49ers 9, Denver Broncos 38.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Denver Broncos?

Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 7:41) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:45) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 10:39) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 8:57) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 0:19) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:47) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q2 11:37, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 9:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Denver Broncos?

J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers), 36.0% completion, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -6.02 total passing EPA. G. Frerotte (Denver Broncos), 50.0% completion, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +15.12 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Denver Broncos?

G. Frerotte (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.12 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+2.96 EPA): (10:39) G.Frerotte pass to E.McCaffrey for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L

Denver Broncos

Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W

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