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NFL · Week 7 · October 15, 2000 · 12 min read

San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers: 2000 Week 7 Recap

Packers defeat 49ers 31–28 in Week 7

J.Garcia led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 28–31 Week 7 finish.

San Francisco 49ers 28 2–5
Final 28–31
Green Bay Packers 31 3–4 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
28–31
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 7–14 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
J. Garcia
FantasyHQ MVP
J.Garcia
Game date
October 15, 2000

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • J.Garcia 27/46 · 319 YDS · 4 TD +18.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Owens
    Tyler Owens 8 REC · 93 YDS · 2 TD +8.4 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Garner 5 REC · 92 YDS · 1 TD +6.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • B.Favre 20/32 · 246 YDS · 1 TD +12.1 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Freeman 6 REC · 116 YDS · 1 TD +6.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Art Green
    Art Green 11 CAR · 40 YDS · 2 TD +4.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 31–28 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 7–14 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
J. Garcia
Top passer
J. Garcia
Biggest EPA play
(2:30) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2000-10-15

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the San Francisco 49ers 31–28 on 2000-10-15. J. Garcia posted a game-high +18.73 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
San Francisco 49ers07714028
Green Bay Packers77710031

Scoring Map

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

SFSan Francisco 49ers
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 2:30TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 67
    Score
    0-6

    (2:30) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 2:17XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    0-7

    R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.

  3. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 5:27TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 39
    Score
    6-7

    (5:27) J.Garcia pass to C.Garner for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 5:27XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    7-7

    W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:57TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    7-13

    (:57) A.Green left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:51XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    7-14

    R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 8:51TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 1
    Score
    7-20

    (8:51) D.Levens up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 8:51XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    7-21

    R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.

  9. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 2:10TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 23
    Score
    13-21

    (2:10) J.Garcia pass to J.Stokes for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 2:10XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    14-21

    W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.

  11. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 11:36TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 16
    Score
    20-21

    (11:36) J.Garcia pass to T.Owens for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 11:36XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    21-21

    W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.

  13. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 8:01TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 1
    Score
    21-27

    (8:01) A.Green right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 8:01XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    21-28

    R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.

  15. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 5:30TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 37
    Score
    27-28

    (5:30) J.Garcia pass to T.Owens for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 5:30XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    28-28

    W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.

  17. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 0:54FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 17
    Score
    28-31

    (:54) R.Longwell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1J. Garcia · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +18.73 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +12.11 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  3. 3Tyler OwensTyler Owens · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +8.39 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Freeman · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.88 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  5. 5C. Garner · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +6.21 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Rice · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.74 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  7. 7B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +3.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
  8. 8Art GreenArt Green · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +3.97 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.36 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

J. Garcia — SF · Passing

J. Garcia posted the highest total EPA (+18.73) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

J. Garcia's top snap (+4.53 EPA): (5:27) J.Garcia pass to C.Garner for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+5.22 EPA): Another player — (2:30) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman for 67 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) · 46 dropbacks · 58.7% completion · +0.41 EPA/play · +18.73 total EPA
  • B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 32 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +0.38 EPA/play · +12.11 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSan Francisco 49ersGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play+0.242+0.234
Offensive success rate43.9%51.1%
Pass EPA/play+0.331+0.460
Rush EPA/play+0.156+0.117
Defensive EPA/play-0.234-0.242
Defensive success rate48.9%56.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (San Francisco 49ers +0.24, Green Bay Packers +0.23) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • San Francisco 49ers: +0.24 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: +0.23 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +21.03 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, +19.87 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q1 2:30)
  • San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player (Q2 5:27)
  • Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q2 0:57)
  • Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q3 8:51)
  • San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player (Q3 2:10)
  • San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player (Q4 11:36)
  • Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q4 8:01)
  • San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player (Q4 5:30)

Field goals

  • Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q4 0:54)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SF 67 (Q1 2:30) — (2:30) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 2:17) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the GB 39 (Q2 5:27) — (5:27) J.Garcia pass to C.Garner for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 5:27) — W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SF 2 (Q2 0:57) — (:57) A.Green left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 0:51) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q3 8:51) — (8:51) D.Levens up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 8:51) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the GB 23 (Q3 2:10) — (2:10) J.Garcia pass to J.Stokes for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 2:10) — W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley..

The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–10. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the GB 16 (Q4 11:36) — (11:36) J.Garcia pass to T.Owens for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 11:36) — W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q4 8:01) — (8:01) A.Green right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 8:01) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the GB 37 (Q4 5:30) — (5:30) J.Garcia pass to T.Owens for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 5:30) — W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the SF 17 (Q4 0:54) — (:54) R.Longwell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q1 15:00) — R.Longwell kicks 64 yards from GB 30 to SF 6. P.Smith to SF 27 for 21 yards (N.Wayne). [WPA +43.3% · EPA +0.53]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 5:30) — (5:30) J.Garcia pass to T.Owens for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.1% · EPA +4.18]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 0:02) — (:02) J.Garcia pass to C.Garner to GB 28 for 33 yards (S.McGarrahan). [WPA -16.5% · EPA -0.09]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 9:24) — (9:24) B.Favre pass incomplete to D.Driver. PENALTY on SF-J.Webster, Defensive Pass Interference, 33 yards, enforced at SF 34 - No Play. [WPA +13.8% · EPA +3.97]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 11:36) — (11:36) J.Garcia pass to T.Owens for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.7% · EPA +2.72]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 2:30) — (2:30) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.2% · EPA +5.22]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 5:27) — (5:27) J.Garcia pass to C.Garner for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.9% · EPA +4.53]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 5:30) — (5:30) J.Garcia pass to T.Owens for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.1% · EPA +4.18]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 9:24) — (9:24) B.Favre pass incomplete to D.Driver. PENALTY on SF-J.Webster, Defensive Pass Interference, 33 yards, enforced at SF 34 - No Play. [WPA +13.8% · EPA +3.97]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 2:30 · SF 67 · Score 0-6
    (2:30) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 2:17 · SF 2 · Score 0-7
    R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
  3. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 5:27 · GB 39 · Score 6-7
    (5:27) J.Garcia pass to C.Garner for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 5:27 · GB 2 · Score 7-7
    W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.
  5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 0:57 · SF 2 · Score 7-13
    (:57) A.Green left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
  6. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 0:51 · SF 2 · Score 7-14
    R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
  7. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 8:51 · SF 1 · Score 7-20
    (8:51) D.Levens up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 8:51 · SF 2 · Score 7-21
    R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
  9. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 2:10 · GB 23 · Score 13-21
    (2:10) J.Garcia pass to J.Stokes for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 2:10 · GB 2 · Score 14-21
    W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.
  11. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 11:36 · GB 16 · Score 20-21
    (11:36) J.Garcia pass to T.Owens for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 11:36 · GB 2 · Score 21-21
    W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.
  13. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 8:01 · SF 1 · Score 21-27
    (8:01) A.Green right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 8:01 · SF 2 · Score 21-28
    R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
  15. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 5:30 · GB 37 · Score 27-28
    (5:30) J.Garcia pass to T.Owens for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 5:30 · GB 2 · Score 28-28
    W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.
  17. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 0:54 · SF 17 · Score 28-31
    (:54) R.Longwell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.

Key takeaways

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

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Green Bay Packers on 2000-10-15?

The Green Bay Packers beat the San Francisco 49ers 31-28 in Week 7, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Green Bay Packers?

Q1: San Francisco 49ers 0, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 14, Green Bay Packers 10; Final: San Francisco 49ers 28, Green Bay Packers 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Green Bay Packers?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 2:30) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 5:27) Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:57) Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 8:51) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 2:10) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 11:36) Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 8:01) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 5:30) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Green Bay Packers?

J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers), 58.7% completion, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +18.73 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 62.5% completion, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +12.11 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Green Bay Packers?

J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.73 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (+4.53 EPA): (5:27) J.Garcia pass to C.Garner for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was San Francisco 49ers vs Green Bay Packers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Green Bay Packers won 31-28 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W