Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 35–27 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- San Francisco 49ers 17–10 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Brooks
- Top passer
- J. Garcia
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:51) 2-A.Brooks pass to 84-M.Lewis to SF 28 for no gain. FUMBLES, touched at SF 28, REC…
- Game date
- 2002-10-20
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the San Francisco 49ers 35–27 on 2002-10-20, overcoming San Francisco 49ers's 17–10 halftime lead. A. Brooks posted a game-high +13.59 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 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 35 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
(9:34) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(3:14) 2-A.Brooks pass to 26-D.McAllister for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(13:36) 20-G.Hearst right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(7:15) 6-J.Cortez 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(4:29) 3-J.Carney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(7:10) 3-J.Carney 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(1:16) 20-G.Hearst left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(12:39) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 10, run 0
(11:20) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 20, run 0
(8:43) 6-J.Cortez 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(3:17) 3-J.Carney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(1:58) 2-A.Brooks up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO, Offensive 12 On-field, declined.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 9:34TD Tyler OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 4
- Score
- 6-0
(9:34) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 9:29XP JCJ. CortezPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-0
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 3:14TD DMD. McAllisterPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 4
- Score
- 7-6
(3:14) 2-A.Brooks pass to 26-D.McAllister for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 3:09XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 7-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 13:36TD GHG. HearstPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 13-7
(13:36) 20-G.Hearst right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 13:32XP JCJ. CortezPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 14-7
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 7:15FG JCJ. CortezPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 17-7
(7:15) 6-J.Cortez 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 4:29FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 28
- Score
- 17-10
(4:29) 3-J.Carney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:10FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 13
- Score
- 17-13
(7:10) 3-J.Carney 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 1:16TD GHG. HearstPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 8
- Score
- 23-13
(1:16) 20-G.Hearst left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 1:10XP JCJ. CortezPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 24-13
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:39TD Jimmy Horn Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- SF 10
- Score
- 24-19
(12:39) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 10, run 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 11:20TD Jimmy Horn Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- SF 20
- Score
- 24-25
(11:20) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 20, run 0
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 8:43FG JCJ. CortezPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 23
- Score
- 27-25
(8:43) 6-J.Cortez 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 3:17FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 4
- Score
- 27-28
(3:17) 3-J.Carney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:58TD ABA. BrooksPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 1
- Score
- 27-34
(1:58) 2-A.Brooks up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO, Offensive 12 On-field, declined.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:56XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 27-35
3-J.Carney extra point 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 · +13.59 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 2J. Garcia · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +12.99 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 3Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +11.13 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 4J. Pathon · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.58 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 5Tyler Owens · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.29 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 6G. Hearst · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +3.36 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 7D. McAllister · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 8G. Hearst · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 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 (+13.59) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.
A. Brooks's top snap (-4.91 EPA): (12:51) 2-A.Brooks pass to 84-M.Lewis to SF 28 for no gain. FUMBLES, touched at SF 28, RECOVERED by SF-96-A.Carter at SF 28. 96-A.Carter to SF 31 for 3 yards (88-D.Sloan).
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) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · +0.30 EPA/play · +12.99 total EPA
- A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +0.32 EPA/play · +13.59 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.194 | +0.246 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.1% | 48.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.302 | +0.365 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.048 | +0.028 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.246 | -0.194 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.2% | 46.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs +0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.19 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.25 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 9 drives, +20.65 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 9 drives, +15.75 total EPA, 5 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)
- New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister (A. Brooks pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — G. Hearst
- San Francisco 49ers — G. Hearst
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Horn Jr. (A. Brooks pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Horn Jr. (A. Brooks pass)
- New Orleans Saints — A. Brooks
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Cortez
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Cortez
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q1 9:34) — (9:34) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 9:29) — 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 4 (Q1 3:14) — (3:14) 2-A.Brooks pass to 26-D.McAllister for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 3:09) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 10–3. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q2 13:36) — (13:36) 20-G.Hearst right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 13:32) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the NO 6 (Q2 7:15) — (7:15) 6-J.Cortez 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the SF 28 (Q2 4:29) — (4:29) 3-J.Carney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the SF 13 (Q3 7:10) — (7:10) 3-J.Carney 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NO 8 (Q3 1:16) — (1:16) 20-G.Hearst left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 1:10) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 22–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SF 10 (Q4 12:39) — (12:39) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 10, run 0; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SF 20 (Q4 11:20) — (11:20) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 20, run 0; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the NO 23 (Q4 8:43) — (8:43) 6-J.Cortez 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the SF 4 (Q4 3:17) — (3:17) 3-J.Carney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q4 1:58) — (1:58) 2-A.Brooks up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO, Offensive 12 On-field, declined.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 1:56) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 89-T.Streets INTERCEPTED by 27-K.Irvin at SF 37. 27-K.Irvin to SF 37 for no gain (89-T.Streets).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 12:07) — (12:07) 32-K.Barlow left guard to SF 15 for 6 yards (93-D.Howard). FUMBLES (93-D.Howard), RECOVERED by NO-29-S.Knight at SF 22. 29-S.Knight to SF 22 for no gain (89-T.Streets).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 11:20) — (11:20) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 20, run 0
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 12:25) — (12:25) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens to NO 14 for 31 yards (20-J.Bellamy, 29-S.Knight). Pass 4, Run 27
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 12:51) — (12:51) 2-A.Brooks pass to 84-M.Lewis to SF 28 for no gain. FUMBLES, touched at SF 28, RECOVERED by SF-96-A.Carter at SF 28. 96-A.Carter to SF 31 for 3 yards (88-D.Sloan).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 12:51) — (12:51) 2-A.Brooks pass to 84-M.Lewis to SF 28 for no gain. FUMBLES, touched at SF 28, RECOVERED by SF-96-A.Carter at SF 28. 96-A.Carter to SF 31 for 3 yards (88-D.Sloan).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 12:07) — (12:07) 32-K.Barlow left guard to SF 15 for 6 yards (93-D.Howard). FUMBLES (93-D.Howard), RECOVERED by NO-29-S.Knight at SF 22. 29-S.Knight to SF 22 for no gain (89-T.Streets).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 12:25) — (12:25) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens to NO 14 for 31 yards (20-J.Bellamy, 29-S.Knight). Pass 4, Run 27
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 89-T.Streets INTERCEPTED by 27-K.Irvin at SF 37. 27-K.Irvin to SF 37 for no gain (89-T.Streets).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 9:34 · NO 4 · Score 6-0
(9:34) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0 - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 9:29 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 3:14 · SF 4 · Score 7-6
(3:14) 2-A.Brooks pass to 26-D.McAllister for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 3:09 · SF 2 · Score 7-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 13:36 · NO 2 · Score 13-7
(13:36) 20-G.Hearst right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 13:32 · NO 2 · Score 14-7
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 7:15 · NO 6 · Score 17-7
(7:15) 6-J.Cortez 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 4:29 · SF 28 · Score 17-10
(4:29) 3-J.Carney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 7:10 · SF 13 · Score 17-13
(7:10) 3-J.Carney 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 1:16 · NO 8 · Score 23-13
(1:16) 20-G.Hearst left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 1:10 · NO 2 · Score 24-13
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 12:39 · SF 10 · Score 24-19
(12:39) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 10, run 0 - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 11:20 · SF 20 · Score 24-25
(11:20) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 20, run 0 - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 8:43 · NO 23 · Score 27-25
(8:43) 6-J.Cortez 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 3:17 · SF 4 · Score 27-28
(3:17) 3-J.Carney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 1:58 · SF 1 · Score 27-34
(1:58) 2-A.Brooks up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO, Offensive 12 On-field, declined. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 1:56 · SF 2 · Score 27-35
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs New Orleans Saints on 2002-10-20?
The New Orleans Saints beat the San Francisco 49ers 35-27 in Week 7, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 10, New Orleans Saints 3; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 7, New Orleans Saints 3; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 3, New Orleans Saints 22; Final: San Francisco 49ers 27, New Orleans Saints 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs New Orleans Saints?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — T. Owens (J. Garcia pass) (Q1 9:34) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. McAllister (A. Brooks pass) (Q1 3:14) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — G. Hearst (Q2 13:36) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — G. Hearst (Q3 1:16) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass) (Q4 12:39) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass) (Q4 11:20) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Brooks (Q4 1:58) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Cortez (Q2 7:15, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 4:29, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q3 7:10, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Cortez (Q4 8:43, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q4 3:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs New Orleans Saints?
J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers), 53.5% completion, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +12.99 total passing EPA. A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 54.8% completion, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +13.59 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs New Orleans Saints?
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.59 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (-4.91 EPA): (12:51) 2-A.Brooks pass to 84-M.Lewis to SF 28 for no gain. FUMBLES, touched at SF 28, RECOVERED by SF-96-A.Carter at SF 28. 96-A.Carter to SF 31 for 3 yards (88-D.Sloan)..
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W
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