Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 28–27 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 14–21 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Brooks
- Top passer
- A. Brooks
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:01) 5-J.Garcia pass to 32-K.Barlow for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 38.
- Game date
- 2001-11-11
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the New Orleans Saints 28–27 on 2001-11-11. A. Brooks posted a game-high +20.12 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 25 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 3 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(10:00) 3-J.Carney 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(2:42) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NO 2.
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(7:32) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-59-K.Mitchell, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(6:21) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-A.Brooks pass to 88-W.Jackson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(5:01) 5-J.Garcia pass to 32-K.Barlow for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 38.
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(:12) 3-J.Carney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(9:59) 3-J.Carney 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(3:11) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. PENALTY on SF, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(11:11) 5-J.Garcia pass to 82-E.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(8:00) 3-J.Carney 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 10:00FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 25
- Score
- 3-0
(10:00) 3-J.Carney 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 2:42TD Tyler OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 25
- Score
- 3-6
(2:42) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NO 2.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 2:37XP JCJ. CortezPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 3-7
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 7:32TD Tyler OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 5
- Score
- 3-13
(7:32) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-59-K.Mitchell, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 7:25XP JCJ. CortezPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 3-14
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:21TD Jimmy Horn Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- SF 22
- Score
- 9-14
(6:21) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:13Safety ABA. BrooksPoints+2
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 11-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-A.Brooks pass to 88-W.Jackson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 5:01TD KBK. BarlowPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 61
- Score
- 11-20
(5:01) 5-J.Garcia pass to 32-K.Barlow for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 38.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 4:46XP JCJ. CortezPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 11-21
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:12FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 24
- Score
- 14-21
(:12) 3-J.Carney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:59FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 17
- Score
- 17-21
(9:59) 3-J.Carney 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 3:11TD Jimmy Horn Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- SF 6
- Score
- 23-21
(3:11) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 3:07XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 24-21
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. PENALTY on SF, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 11:11TD Eric Johnson IIPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 10
- Score
- 24-27
(11:11) 5-J.Garcia pass to 82-E.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 11:06XP JCJ. CortezPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 24-28
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 8:00FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 18
- Score
- 27-28
(8:00) 3-J.Carney 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +20.12 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 2J. Garcia · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +13.32 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 3W. Jackson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +10.28 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 4Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +8.75 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 5Tyler Owens · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +7.42 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 6K. Barlow · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +7.38 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.46 EPA/play
- 7G. Hearst · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +5.16 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 8Eric Johnson II · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.05 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.01 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
A. Brooks — NO · Passing
A. Brooks posted the highest total EPA (+20.12) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.
A. Brooks's top snap (+5.29 EPA): (9:34) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 88-W.Jackson to SF 10 for 63 yards (38-R.Heard). Caught at NO 42.
Biggest single play (+5.53 EPA): J. Garcia — (5:01) 5-J.Garcia pass to 32-K.Barlow for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 38.
Quarterback report card
A. Brooks led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 39 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · +0.52 EPA/play · +20.12 total EPA
- J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +0.36 EPA/play · +13.32 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.194 | +0.193 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.9% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.495 | +0.360 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.237 | -0.004 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.193 | -0.194 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 51.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New Orleans Saints +0.19, San Francisco 49ers +0.19) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.19 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.19 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +17.49 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, +15.86 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 — Tyler Owens (J. Garcia pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Tyler Owens (J. Garcia pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Horn Jr. (A. Brooks pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — K. Barlow (J. Garcia pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Horn Jr. (A. Brooks pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Eric Johnson II (J. Garcia pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the SF 25 (Q1 10:00) — (10:00) 3-J.Carney 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NO 25 (Q1 2:42) — (2:42) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NO 2.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 2:37) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–11. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NO 5 (Q2 7:32) — (7:32) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-59-K.Mitchell, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 7:25) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SF 22 (Q2 6:21) — (6:21) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the SF 2 (Q2 6:13) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-A.Brooks pass to 88-W.Jackson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NO 61 (Q2 5:01) — (5:01) 5-J.Garcia pass to 32-K.Barlow for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 38.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 4:46) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the SF 24 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) 3-J.Carney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the SF 17 (Q3 9:59) — (9:59) 3-J.Carney 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SF 6 (Q3 3:11) — (3:11) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 3:07) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. PENALTY on SF, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NO 10 (Q4 11:11) — (11:11) 5-J.Garcia pass to 82-E.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 11:06) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the SF 18 (Q4 8:00) — (8:00) 3-J.Carney 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 9:34) — (9:34) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 88-W.Jackson to SF 10 for 63 yards (38-R.Heard). Caught at NO 42.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 13:33) — (13:33) 34-R.Williams up the middle to NO 28 for 8 yards (91-C.Okeafor). FUMBLES (91-C.Okeafor), RECOVERED by SF-29-A.Plummer at NO 30. 2 yards of loose ball yardage.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 5:16) — (5:16) 2-A.Brooks pass to 34-R.Williams pushed ob at SF 25 for 34 yards (31-Z.Bronson).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 3:56) — (3:56) 5-J.Garcia pass to 89-T.Streets to NO 37 for 12 yards (23-K.Mathis).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 2:46) — (2:46) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens ran ob at NO 50 for 14 yards (22-F.Thomas).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 5:01) — (5:01) 5-J.Garcia pass to 32-K.Barlow for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 38.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 9:34) — (9:34) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 88-W.Jackson to SF 10 for 63 yards (38-R.Heard). Caught at NO 42.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 13:33) — (13:33) 34-R.Williams up the middle to NO 28 for 8 yards (91-C.Okeafor). FUMBLES (91-C.Okeafor), RECOVERED by SF-29-A.Plummer at NO 30. 2 yards of loose ball yardage.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 0:38) — (:38) 5-J.Garcia up the middle to NO 5 for -1 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 10:00 · SF 25 · Score 3-0
(10:00) 3-J.Carney 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 2:42 · NO 25 · Score 3-6
(2:42) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NO 2. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 2:37 · NO 2 · Score 3-7
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 7:32 · NO 5 · Score 3-13
(7:32) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-59-K.Mitchell, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 7:25 · NO 2 · Score 3-14
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 6:21 · SF 22 · Score 9-14
(6:21) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q2 6:13 · SF 2 · Score 11-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-A.Brooks pass to 88-W.Jackson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 5:01 · NO 61 · Score 11-20
(5:01) 5-J.Garcia pass to 32-K.Barlow for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 38. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 4:46 · NO 2 · Score 11-21
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:12 · SF 24 · Score 14-21
(:12) 3-J.Carney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 9:59 · SF 17 · Score 17-21
(9:59) 3-J.Carney 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 3:11 · SF 6 · Score 23-21
(3:11) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 3:07 · SF 2 · Score 24-21
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. PENALTY on SF, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 11:11 · NO 10 · Score 24-27
(11:11) 5-J.Garcia pass to 82-E.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 11:06 · NO 2 · Score 24-28
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 8:00 · SF 18 · Score 27-28
(8:00) 3-J.Carney 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
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.
- A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs San Francisco 49ers on 2001-11-11?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the New Orleans Saints 28-27 in Week 9, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 3, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 11, San Francisco 49ers 14; Q3: New Orleans Saints 10, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q4: New Orleans Saints 3, San Francisco 49ers 7; Final: New Orleans Saints 27, San Francisco 49ers 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — T. Owens (J. Garcia pass) (Q1 2:42) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — T. Owens (J. Garcia pass) (Q2 7:32) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass) (Q2 6:21) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — K. Barlow (J. Garcia pass) (Q2 5:01) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass) (Q3 3:11) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — E. Johnson (J. Garcia pass) (Q4 11:11) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q1 10:00, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 0:12, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q3 9:59, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q4 8:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs San Francisco 49ers?
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 56.4% completion, +0.52 EPA per dropback, +20.12 total passing EPA. J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers), 56.8% completion, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +13.32 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs San Francisco 49ers?
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.12 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+5.29 EPA): (9:34) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 88-W.Jackson to SF 10 for 63 yards (38-R.Heard). Caught at NO 42..
Was New Orleans Saints vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. San Francisco 49ers won 28-27 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W
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