Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 37–31 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- San Francisco 49ers 7–20 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Garcia
- Top passer
- J. Garcia
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:26) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2001-10-14
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 37–31 on 2001-10-14, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 20–7 halftime lead. J. Garcia posted a game-high +22.31 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 25 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 0 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 37 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 14 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SFSan Francisco 49ers(10:04) 12-C.Chandler pass to 44-B.Christian for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(1:00) 43-M.Smith right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(9:32) 5-J.Garcia scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(4:19) 4-J.Feely 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(:15) 4-J.Feely 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(9:22) 6-J.Cortez 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(:55) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(8:53) 4-J.Feely 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(4:49) 32-K.Barlow up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(2:31) 12-C.Chandler pass to 86-B.Finneran for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-C.Chandler pass to 84-S.Jefferson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(:21) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(6:26) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 10:04TD BCB. ChristianPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 5
- Score
- 0-6
(10:04) 12-C.Chandler pass to 44-B.Christian for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 9:58XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 0-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 1:00TD Mazi SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 3
- Score
- 0-13
(1:00) 43-M.Smith right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:55XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 0-14
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 9:32TD JGJ. GarciaPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 7
- Score
- 6-14
(9:32) 5-J.Garcia scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 9:27XP JCJ. CortezPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 7-14
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:19FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 21
- Score
- 7-17
(4:19) 4-J.Feely 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:15FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 6
- Score
- 7-20
(:15) 4-J.Feely 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 9:22FG JCJ. CortezPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 9
- Score
- 10-20
(9:22) 6-J.Cortez 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 0:55TD Tyler OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 33
- Score
- 16-20
(:55) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 0:51XP JCJ. CortezPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 17-20
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 8:53FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 18
- Score
- 17-23
(8:53) 4-J.Feely 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 4:49TD KBK. BarlowPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 23-23
(4:49) 32-K.Barlow up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 4:44XP JCJ. CortezPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 24-23
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 2:31TD BFB. FinneranPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 47
- Score
- 24-29
(2:31) 12-C.Chandler pass to 86-B.Finneran for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 2:22Safety CCC. ChandlerPoints+2
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 24-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-C.Chandler pass to 84-S.Jefferson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 0:21TD Tyler OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 17
- Score
- 30-31
(:21) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 0:17XP JCJ. CortezPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 31-31
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
OT 6:26TD Tyler OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 52
- Score
- 37-31
(6:26) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Garcia · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +22.31 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 2Tyler Owens · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +20.17 total EPA · 14 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 3C. Chandler · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +15.59 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 4S. Jefferson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 5B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.93 EPA/play
- 6A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 7G. Hearst · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.88 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 8T. Streets · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 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 (+22.31) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 52 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.
J. Garcia's top snap (+5.88 EPA): (6:26) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 52 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) · 52 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · +0.43 EPA/play · +22.31 total EPA
- C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) · 43 dropbacks · 44.2% completion · +0.36 EPA/play · +15.59 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.210 | +0.142 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.5% | 48.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.416 | +0.363 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.075 | -0.242 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.142 | -0.210 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.8% | 48.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, San Francisco 49ers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.21 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.14 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, +12.09 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 13 drives, +20.75 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — B. Christian (C. Chandler pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Mazi Smith
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Garcia
- San Francisco 49ers — Tyler Owens (J. Garcia pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — K. Barlow
- Atlanta Falcons — B. Finneran (C. Chandler pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Tyler Owens (J. Garcia pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Tyler Owens (J. Garcia pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Cortez
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SF 5 (Q1 10:04) — (10:04) 12-C.Chandler pass to 44-B.Christian for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 9:58) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SF 3 (Q1 1:00) — (1:00) 43-M.Smith right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 0:55) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–6. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ATL 7 (Q2 9:32) — (9:32) 5-J.Garcia scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 9:27) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SF 21 (Q2 4:19) — (4:19) 4-J.Feely 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SF 6 (Q2 0:15) — (:15) 4-J.Feely 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 10–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the ATL 9 (Q3 9:22) — (9:22) 6-J.Cortez 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ATL 33 (Q3 0:55) — (:55) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 0:51) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–11. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SF 18 (Q4 8:53) — (8:53) 4-J.Feely 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q4 4:49) — (4:49) 32-K.Barlow up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 4:44) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SF 47 (Q4 2:31) — (2:31) 12-C.Chandler pass to 86-B.Finneran for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons registered a safety from the SF 2 (Q4 2:22) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-C.Chandler pass to 84-S.Jefferson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ATL 17 (Q4 0:21) — (:21) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 0:17) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker..
Overtime: San Francisco 49ers won the period 6–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ATL 52 (OT 6:26) — (6:26) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (OT 6:26) — (6:26) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (OT 12:13) — (12:13) 5-J.Garcia FUMBLES (Aborted) at ATL 14, RECOVERED by ATL-98-T.Hall at ATL 16.
- San Francisco 49ers (OT 13:28) — (13:28) 5-J.Garcia scrambles left end pushed ob at ATL 16 for 25 yards (33-A.Ambrose).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 0:21) — (:21) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 2:31) — (2:31) 12-C.Chandler pass to 86-B.Finneran for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (OT 6:26) — (6:26) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (OT 12:13) — (12:13) 5-J.Garcia FUMBLES (Aborted) at ATL 14, RECOVERED by ATL-98-T.Hall at ATL 16.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 2:31) — (2:31) 12-C.Chandler pass to 86-B.Finneran for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 0:21) — (:21) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 10:04 · SF 5 · Score 0-6
(10:04) 12-C.Chandler pass to 44-B.Christian for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 9:58 · SF 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 1:00 · SF 3 · Score 0-13
(1:00) 43-M.Smith right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 0:55 · SF 2 · Score 0-14
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 9:32 · ATL 7 · Score 6-14
(9:32) 5-J.Garcia scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 9:27 · ATL 2 · Score 7-14
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 4:19 · SF 21 · Score 7-17
(4:19) 4-J.Feely 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:15 · SF 6 · Score 7-20
(:15) 4-J.Feely 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 9:22 · ATL 9 · Score 10-20
(9:22) 6-J.Cortez 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 0:55 · ATL 33 · Score 16-20
(:55) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 0:51 · ATL 2 · Score 17-20
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 8:53 · SF 18 · Score 17-23
(8:53) 4-J.Feely 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 4:49 · ATL 2 · Score 23-23
(4:49) 32-K.Barlow up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 4:44 · ATL 2 · Score 24-23
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 2:31 · SF 47 · Score 24-29
(2:31) 12-C.Chandler pass to 86-B.Finneran for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons Safety (+2) — Q4 2:22 · SF 2 · Score 24-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-C.Chandler pass to 84-S.Jefferson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 0:21 · ATL 17 · Score 30-31
(:21) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 0:17 · ATL 2 · Score 31-31
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — OT 6:26 · ATL 52 · Score 37-31
(6:26) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- San Francisco 49ers 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 Atlanta Falcons on 2001-10-14?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 37-31 in Week 5, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 0, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 7, Atlanta Falcons 6; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 10, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 14, Atlanta Falcons 11; Q5: San Francisco 49ers 6, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: San Francisco 49ers 37, Atlanta Falcons 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Christian (C. Chandler pass) (Q1 10:04) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Smith (Q1 1:00) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Garcia (Q2 9:32) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — T. Owens (J. Garcia pass) (Q3 0:55) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — K. Barlow (Q4 4:49) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Finneran (C. Chandler pass) (Q4 2:31) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — T. Owens (J. Garcia pass) (Q4 0:21) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — T. Owens (J. Garcia pass) (OT 6:26) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q2 4:19, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q2 0:15, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Cortez (Q3 9:22, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q4 8:53, 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), 51.9% completion, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +22.31 total passing EPA. C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons), 44.2% completion, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +15.59 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons?
J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.31 total EPA on Passing plays. across 52 snaps. Their top snap (+5.88 EPA): (6:26) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. San Francisco 49ers won 37-31 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
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