Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 38–28 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 7–31 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Garcia
- Top passer
- Jack Plummer
- Biggest EPA play
- (:24) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 45.
- Game date
- 2002-10-27
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Arizona Cardinals 38–28 on 2002-10-27. J. Garcia posted a game-high +21.87 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 17 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(13:18) 6-J.Cortez 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(7:26) (Shotgun) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at ARI 6.
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(4:21) (Shotgun) 5-J.Garcia pass to 89-T.Streets for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at ARI 22.
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(14:09) 32-K.Barlow left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(9:27) 31-M.Shipp up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(:24) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 45.
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(11:27) 16-J.Plummer up the middle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(3:32) 31-M.Shipp right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(15:00) 5-J.Garcia pass to 32-K.Barlow for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(8:27) 26-T.Jones up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
SFSan Francisco 49ersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 13:18FG JCJ. CortezPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 27
- Score
- 0-3
(13:18) 6-J.Cortez 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 7:26TD Tyler OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 21
- Score
- 0-9
(7:26) (Shotgun) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at ARI 6.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 7:19XP JCJ. CortezPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 0-10
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 4:21TD TST. StreetsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 47
- Score
- 0-16
(4:21) (Shotgun) 5-J.Garcia pass to 89-T.Streets for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at ARI 22.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 4:13XP JCJ. CortezPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 0-17
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 14:09TD KBK. BarlowPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 5
- Score
- 0-23
(14:09) 32-K.Barlow left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 14:05XP JCJ. CortezPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 0-24
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 9:27TD MSM. ShippPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 7
- Score
- 6-24
(9:27) 31-M.Shipp up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 9:22XP BGB. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 7-24
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:24TD Tyler OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 61
- Score
- 7-30
(:24) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 45.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:12XP JCJ. CortezPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-31
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 11:27TD Points+6
- Yard line
- SF 34
- Score
- 13-31
(11:27) 16-J.Plummer up the middle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 11:18XP BGB. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 14-31
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 3:32TD MSM. ShippPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 11
- Score
- 20-31
(3:32) 31-M.Shipp right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 3:27XP BGB. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 21-31
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 15:00TD KBK. BarlowPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 9
- Score
- 21-37
(15:00) 5-J.Garcia pass to 32-K.Barlow for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 14:55XP JCJ. CortezPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 21-38
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 8:27TD Truman JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 7
- Score
- 27-38
(8:27) 26-T.Jones up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 8:23XP BGB. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 28-38
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Garcia · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +21.87 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 2Tyler Owens · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +14.48 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 3T. Streets · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.30 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 4Jack Plummer · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +4.90 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 5F. Sanders · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 6M. Shipp · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +4.12 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 7K. Barlow · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 8M. Jenkins · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.57 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 (+21.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.73 EPA per play.
J. Garcia's top snap (+6.61 EPA): (:24) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 45.
Quarterback report card
Jack Plummer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 41 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.13 total EPA
- J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.73 EPA/play · +21.87 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.140 | +0.240 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.3% | 47.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.107 | +0.658 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.203 | -0.123 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.240 | -0.140 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.6% | 47.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
San Francisco 49ers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs +0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.14 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.24 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, +12.03 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, +18.24 total EPA, 6 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 — T. Streets (J. Garcia pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — K. Barlow
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Shipp
- San Francisco 49ers — Tyler Owens (J. Garcia pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Jack Plummer
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Shipp
- San Francisco 49ers — K. Barlow (J. Garcia pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Truman Jones
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Cortez
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 17–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the ARI 27 (Q1 13:18) — (13:18) 6-J.Cortez 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 21 (Q1 7:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at ARI 6.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 7:19) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 47 (Q1 4:21) — (4:21) (Shotgun) 5-J.Garcia pass to 89-T.Streets for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at ARI 22.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 4:13) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q2 14:09) — (14:09) 32-K.Barlow left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 14:05) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SF 7 (Q2 9:27) — (9:27) 31-M.Shipp up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 9:22) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 61 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 45.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 0:12) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SF 34 (Q3 11:27) — (11:27) 16-J.Plummer up the middle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 11:18) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SF 11 (Q3 3:32) — (3:32) 31-M.Shipp right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 3:27) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 9 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 5-J.Garcia pass to 32-K.Barlow for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 14:55) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SF 7 (Q4 8:27) — (8:27) 26-T.Jones up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 8:23) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 14:55) — (14:55) 16-J.Plummer sacked at ARI 33 for -3 yards (96-A.Carter). FUMBLES (96-A.Carter), RECOVERED by SF-94-D.Stubblefield at ARI 33.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 5:38) — (5:38) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 89-D.Boston INTERCEPTED by 38-R.Heard at SF 6. 38-R.Heard to SF 36 for 30 yards (75-L.Davis).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 7:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at ARI 6.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 14:48) — (14:48) 5-J.Garcia pass to 20-G.Hearst to ARI 30 for 3 yards (55-R.Thompson). Caught at ARI 30.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 5:21) — (5:21) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 89-D.Boston INTERCEPTED by 38-R.Heard (36-J.Webster) at SF 32. 38-R.Heard ran ob at SF 49 for 17 yards (85-F.Jones).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 0:24) — (:24) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 45.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 4:21) — (4:21) (Shotgun) 5-J.Garcia pass to 89-T.Streets for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at ARI 22.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 5:38) — (5:38) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 89-D.Boston INTERCEPTED by 38-R.Heard at SF 6. 38-R.Heard to SF 36 for 30 yards (75-L.Davis).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 14:55) — (14:55) 16-J.Plummer sacked at ARI 33 for -3 yards (96-A.Carter). FUMBLES (96-A.Carter), RECOVERED by SF-94-D.Stubblefield at ARI 33.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 13:18 · ARI 27 · Score 0-3
(13:18) 6-J.Cortez 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 7:26 · ARI 21 · Score 0-9
(7:26) (Shotgun) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at ARI 6. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 7:19 · ARI 2 · Score 0-10
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 4:21 · ARI 47 · Score 0-16
(4:21) (Shotgun) 5-J.Garcia pass to 89-T.Streets for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at ARI 22. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 4:13 · ARI 2 · Score 0-17
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 14:09 · ARI 5 · Score 0-23
(14:09) 32-K.Barlow left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 14:05 · ARI 2 · Score 0-24
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 9:27 · SF 7 · Score 6-24
(9:27) 31-M.Shipp up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 9:22 · SF 2 · Score 7-24
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 0:24 · ARI 61 · Score 7-30
(:24) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 45. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 0:12 · ARI 2 · Score 7-31
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 11:27 · SF 34 · Score 13-31
(11:27) 16-J.Plummer up the middle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 11:18 · SF 2 · Score 14-31
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 3:32 · SF 11 · Score 20-31
(3:32) 31-M.Shipp right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 3:27 · SF 2 · Score 21-31
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · ARI 9 · Score 21-37
(15:00) 5-J.Garcia pass to 32-K.Barlow for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · ARI 2 · Score 21-38
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 8:27 · SF 7 · Score 27-38
(8:27) 26-T.Jones up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 8:23 · SF 2 · Score 28-38
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
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.
- J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers on 2002-10-27?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Arizona Cardinals 38-28 in Week 8, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, San Francisco 49ers 17; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 7, San Francisco 49ers 14; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 14, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 7, San Francisco 49ers 7; Final: Arizona Cardinals 28, San Francisco 49ers 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — T. Owens (J. Garcia pass) (Q1 7:26) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — T. Streets (J. Garcia pass) (Q1 4:21) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — K. Barlow (Q2 14:09) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Shipp (Q2 9:27) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — T. Owens (J. Garcia pass) (Q2 0:24) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Plummer (Q3 11:27) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Shipp (Q3 3:32) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — K. Barlow (J. Garcia pass) (Q4 15:00) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Jones (Q4 8:27) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Cortez (Q1 13:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers?
Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 58.5% completion, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.13 total passing EPA. J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers), 60.0% completion, +0.73 EPA per dropback, +21.87 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers?
J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.87 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+6.61 EPA): (:24) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 45..
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
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