Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 20–14 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 3–6 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Favre
- Top passer
- B. Favre
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:08) 5-J.Garcia pass INTERCEPTED by 90-V.Holliday at GB 35. 90-V.Holliday to GB 38 for 3…
- Game date
- 2002-12-15
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the San Francisco 49ers 20–14 on 2002-12-15, overcoming San Francisco 49ers's 6–3 halftime lead. B. Favre posted a game-high +15.11 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 22 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 3 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers(2:17) 8-R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
(9:39) 3-J.Chandler 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-B.LaFleur.
(:11) 3-J.Chandler 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-B.LaFleur.
(11:09) 30-A.Green up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
(5:40) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
(1:12) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at GB 20.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Garcia rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(4:45) 8-R.Longwell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 2:17FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 30
- Score
- 3-0
(2:17) 8-R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 9:39FG JCJ. ChandlerPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 29
- Score
- 3-3
(9:39) 3-J.Chandler 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-B.LaFleur.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:11FG JCJ. ChandlerPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 24
- Score
- 3-6
(:11) 3-J.Chandler 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-B.LaFleur.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 11:09TD Art GreenPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 9
- Score
- 9-6
(11:09) 30-A.Green up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 11:02XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 10-6
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 5:40TD DDD. DriverPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 5
- Score
- 16-6
(5:40) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 5:35XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 17-6
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 1:12TD Tyler OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 45
- Score
- 17-12
(1:12) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at GB 20.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 1:04Safety JGJ. GarciaPoints+2
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 17-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Garcia rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 4:45FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 10
- Score
- 20-14
(4:45) 8-R.Longwell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +15.11 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 2D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
- 3B. Franks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 4T. Glenn · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 5
Tyler Davis · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play - 6Tyler Owens · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 7J. Garcia · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 8
Eric Johnson II · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.21 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
B. Favre — GB · Passing
B. Favre posted the highest total EPA (+15.11) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.
B. Favre's top snap (+2.67 EPA): (12:37) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass incomplete to 89-R.Ferguson (35-J.Moore). PENALTY on SF-35-J.Moore, Defensive Pass Interference, 3 yards, enforced at SF 33 - No Play.
Biggest single play (-7.25 EPA): J. Garcia — (9:08) 5-J.Garcia pass INTERCEPTED by 90-V.Holliday at GB 35. 90-V.Holliday to GB 38 for 3 yards. Lateral to 59-N.Diggs to SF 29 for 33 yards (40-F.Beasley). Penalty on SF-77-M.Willig, Illegal Touch P
Quarterback report card
B. Favre led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 36 dropbacks · 69.4% completion · +0.42 EPA/play · +15.11 total EPA
- J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · -0.22 EPA/play · -7.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.099 | -0.020 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.0% | 46.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.372 | -0.153 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.100 | -0.043 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.020 | -0.099 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.4% | 53.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.10 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.02 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +8.22 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 9 drives, -1.48 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — Art Green
- Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (B. Favre pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Tyler Owens (J. Garcia pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Chandler
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Chandler
- Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the SF 30 (Q1 2:17) — (2:17) 8-R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 6–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the GB 29 (Q2 9:39) — (9:39) 3-J.Chandler 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-B.LaFleur.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the GB 24 (Q2 0:11) — (:11) 3-J.Chandler 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-B.LaFleur..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–8. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SF 9 (Q3 11:09) — (11:09) 30-A.Green up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 11:02) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SF 5 (Q3 5:40) — (5:40) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 5:35) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the GB 45 (Q3 1:12) — (1:12) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at GB 20.; San Francisco 49ers registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q3 1:04) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Garcia rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the SF 10 (Q4 4:45) — (4:45) 8-R.Longwell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 9:08) — (9:08) 5-J.Garcia pass INTERCEPTED by 90-V.Holliday at GB 35. 90-V.Holliday to GB 38 for 3 yards. Lateral to 59-N.Diggs to SF 29 for 33 yards (40-F.Beasley). Penalty on SF-77-M.Willig, Illegal Touch P
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 0:26) — (:26) 5-J.Garcia pass incomplete to 82-E.Johnson (24-A.Edwards).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 10:41) — (10:41) 8-R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 1:12) — (1:12) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at GB 20.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 8:32) — (8:32) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 83-T.Glenn to SF 45 for 16 yards (45-T.Hauck). Caught at SF 45.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 9:08) — (9:08) 5-J.Garcia pass INTERCEPTED by 90-V.Holliday at GB 35. 90-V.Holliday to GB 38 for 3 yards. Lateral to 59-N.Diggs to SF 29 for 33 yards (40-F.Beasley). Penalty on SF-77-M.Willig, Illegal Touch P
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 1:12) — (1:12) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at GB 20.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 10:41) — (10:41) 8-R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 12:37) — (12:37) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass incomplete to 89-R.Ferguson (35-J.Moore). PENALTY on SF-35-J.Moore, Defensive Pass Interference, 3 yards, enforced at SF 33 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 2:17 · SF 30 · Score 3-0
(2:17) 8-R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 9:39 · GB 29 · Score 3-3
(9:39) 3-J.Chandler 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-B.LaFleur. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 0:11 · GB 24 · Score 3-6
(:11) 3-J.Chandler 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-B.LaFleur. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 11:09 · SF 9 · Score 9-6
(11:09) 30-A.Green up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 11:02 · SF 2 · Score 10-6
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 5:40 · SF 5 · Score 16-6
(5:40) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 5:35 · SF 2 · Score 17-6
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 1:12 · GB 45 · Score 17-12
(1:12) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at GB 20. - San Francisco 49ers Safety (+2) — Q3 1:04 · GB 2 · Score 17-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Garcia rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 4:45 · SF 10 · Score 20-14
(4:45) 8-R.Longwell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
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.
- B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs San Francisco 49ers on 2002-12-15?
The Green Bay Packers beat the San Francisco 49ers 20-14 in Week 15, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 3, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 0, San Francisco 49ers 6; Q3: Green Bay Packers 14, San Francisco 49ers 8; Q4: Green Bay Packers 3, San Francisco 49ers 0; Final: Green Bay Packers 20, San Francisco 49ers 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs San Francisco 49ers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Green (Q3 11:09) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (B. Favre pass) (Q3 5:40) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — T. Owens (J. Garcia pass) (Q3 1:12) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q1 2:17, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Chandler (Q2 9:39, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Chandler (Q2 0:11, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 4:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs San Francisco 49ers?
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 69.4% completion, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +15.11 total passing EPA. J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers), 54.3% completion, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -7.72 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs San Francisco 49ers?
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.11 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+2.67 EPA): (12:37) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass incomplete to 89-R.Ferguson (35-J.Moore). PENALTY on SF-35-J.Moore, Defensive Pass Interference, 3 yards, enforced at SF 33 - No Play..
Was Green Bay Packers vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Green Bay Packers won 20-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 9-4 Now 9-5 L
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