Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 21–7 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- Tied 7–7 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Dillon
- Top passer
- Khalil Dorsey
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:19) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 28-C.Dillon INTERCEPTED by 35-D.Carpenter …
- Game date
- 2005-01-02
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the San Francisco 49ers 21–7 on 2005-01-02. C. Dillon posted a game-high +8.27 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 New England Patriots | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SFSan Francisco 49ers(2:54) 7-K.Dorsey pass to 44-S.Bush for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(6:01) NE 50-Vrabel & 71-Hochstein eligible. 12-T.Brady pass to 50-M.Vrabel for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
(8:54) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
(14:29) 28-C.Dillon left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 28-Dilon's 12th rush TD of season, tying for 3rd best in team history (A. Smith in 2001 & Grogan in 1976).
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 2:54TD SBS. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 4
- Score
- 6-0
(2:54) 7-K.Dorsey pass to 44-S.Bush for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 2:48XP TPT. PetersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-0
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 6:01TD MVM. VrabelPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 1
- Score
- 7-6
(6:01) NE 50-Vrabel & 71-Hochstein eligible. 12-T.Brady pass to 50-M.Vrabel for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 5:57XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 7-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 8:54TD DBD. BranchPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 8
- Score
- 7-13
(8:54) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 8:50XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 7-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 14:29TD CDC. DillonPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 6
- Score
- 7-20
(14:29) 28-C.Dillon left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 28-Dilon's 12th rush TD of season, tying for 3rd best in team history (A. Smith in 2001 & Grogan in 1976).
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 14:24XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 7-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Dillon · New England Patriots · Rushing · +8.27 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 2J.J. Weaver · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 3C. Conway · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 4
Eric Johnson II · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play - 5D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 6S. Bush · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 7D. Givens · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 8
Khalil Dorsey · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +2.73 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.09 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
C. Dillon — NE · Rushing
C. Dillon posted the highest total EPA (+8.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 14 counted snaps, they averaged +0.59 EPA per play.
C. Dillon's top snap (-6.80 EPA): (5:19) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 28-C.Dillon INTERCEPTED by 35-D.Carpenter at SF 47. 35-D.Carpenter to NE 22 for 31 yards (86-D.Patten).
Quarterback report card
Khalil Dorsey led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Khalil Dorsey (San Francisco 49ers) · 32 dropbacks · 56.2% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +2.73 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 32 dropbacks · 68.8% completion · -0.18 EPA/play · -5.66 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.137 | +0.018 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.8% | 56.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.085 | -0.252 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.390 | +0.330 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.018 | +0.137 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.0% | 62.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.14 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.02 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, +1.37 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, -11.20 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — S. Bush (Khalil Dorsey pass)
- New England Patriots — M. Vrabel (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — D. Branch (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — C. Dillon
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NE 4 (Q1 2:54) — (2:54) 7-K.Dorsey pass to 44-S.Bush for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 2:48) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q2 6:01) — (6:01) NE 50-Vrabel & 71-Hochstein eligible. 12-T.Brady pass to 50-M.Vrabel for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 5:57) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the SF 8 (Q3 8:54) — (8:54) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 8:50) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the SF 6 (Q4 14:29); New England Patriots added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 14:24) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q1 5:19) — (5:19) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 28-C.Dillon INTERCEPTED by 35-D.Carpenter at SF 47. 35-D.Carpenter to NE 22 for 31 yards (86-D.Patten).
- New England Patriots (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at SF 30 for -5 yards (95-J.Engelberger). FUMBLES (95-J.Engelberger), RECOVERED by SF-95-J.Engelberger at SF 30. 95-J.Engelberger to SF 30 for no gain (12-T.Brady).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 4:04) — (4:04) 43-M.Hicks left tackle to NE 34 for -1 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by NE-48-T.Banta-Cain at NE 34. 48-T.Banta-Cain to NE 34 for no gain (43-M.Hicks).
- New England Patriots (Q1 9:12) — (9:12) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass to 28-C.Dillon to SF 32 for 18 yards (95-J.Engelberger). FUMBLES (95-J.Engelberger), RECOVERED by SF-38-R.Heard at SF 29. 38-R.Heard to SF 29 for no gain (87-D.Given
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 1:38) — (1:38) 7-K.Dorsey pass to 43-M.Hicks to SF 40 for 14 yards (54-T.Bruschi).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q1 5:19) — (5:19) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 28-C.Dillon INTERCEPTED by 35-D.Carpenter at SF 47. 35-D.Carpenter to NE 22 for 31 yards (86-D.Patten).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 4:04) — (4:04) 43-M.Hicks left tackle to NE 34 for -1 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by NE-48-T.Banta-Cain at NE 34. 48-T.Banta-Cain to NE 34 for no gain (43-M.Hicks).
- New England Patriots (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at SF 30 for -5 yards (95-J.Engelberger). FUMBLES (95-J.Engelberger), RECOVERED by SF-95-J.Engelberger at SF 30. 95-J.Engelberger to SF 30 for no gain (12-T.Brady).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 10:22) — (10:22) 2-T.Peterson 39 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 2:54 · NE 4 · Score 6-0
(2:54) 7-K.Dorsey pass to 44-S.Bush for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 2:48 · NE 2 · Score 7-0
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 6:01 · SF 1 · Score 7-6
(6:01) NE 50-Vrabel & 71-Hochstein eligible. 12-T.Brady pass to 50-M.Vrabel for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 5:57 · SF 2 · Score 7-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 8:54 · SF 8 · Score 7-13
(8:54) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 8:50 · SF 2 · Score 7-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 14:29 · SF 6 · Score 7-20
(14:29) 28-C.Dillon left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 28-Dilon's 12th rush TD of season, tying for 3rd best in team history (A. Smith in 2001 & Grogan in 1976). - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 14:24 · SF 2 · Score 7-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- C. Dillon (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs New England Patriots on 2005-01-02?
The New England Patriots beat the San Francisco 49ers 21-7 in Week 17, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs New England Patriots?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 7, New England Patriots 0; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 0, New England Patriots 7; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 0, New England Patriots 7; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 0, New England Patriots 7; Final: San Francisco 49ers 7, New England Patriots 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs New England Patriots?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — S. Bush (K. Dorsey pass) (Q1 2:54) New England Patriots touchdown — M. Vrabel (T. Brady pass) (Q2 6:01) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Branch (T. Brady pass) (Q3 8:54) New England Patriots touchdown — C. Dillon (Q4 14:29) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs New England Patriots?
Khalil Dorsey (San Francisco 49ers), 56.2% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.73 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 68.8% completion, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -5.66 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs New England Patriots?
C. Dillon (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.27 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 14 snaps. Their top snap (-6.80 EPA): (5:19) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 28-C.Dillon INTERCEPTED by 35-D.Carpenter at SF 47. 35-D.Carpenter to NE 22 for 31 yards (86-D.Patten)..
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 2-13 Now 2-14 L
New England Patriots
Entered 13-2 Now 14-2 W
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