Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 17–10 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 3–7 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Boldin
- Top passer
- Kade Warner
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:58) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Boldin for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 48…
- Game date
- 2005-12-04
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the San Francisco 49ers 17–10 on 2005-12-04, overcoming San Francisco 49ers's 7–3 halftime lead. A. Boldin posted a game-high +17.90 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 9 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 17 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(1:09) 3-N.Novak 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(2:00) 43-M.Hicks up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(12:07) 3-N.Novak 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(7:22) 3-N.Novak 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(:11) 6-J.Nedney 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(10:58) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Boldin for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 48.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 30-O.Ayanbadejo rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
SFSan Francisco 49ersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 1:09FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 12
- Score
- 3-0
(1:09) 3-N.Novak 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 2:00TD MHM. HicksPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 3-6
(2:00) 43-M.Hicks up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 1:58XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 3-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 12:07FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 17
- Score
- 6-7
(12:07) 3-N.Novak 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 7:22FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 1
- Score
- 9-7
(7:22) 3-N.Novak 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 0:11FG JNJ. NedneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 30
- Score
- 9-10
(:11) 6-J.Nedney 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 10:58TD ABA. BoldinPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 54
- Score
- 15-10
(10:58) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Boldin for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 48.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 10:45Safety OAO. AyanbadejoPoints+2
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 17-10
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 30-O.Ayanbadejo rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +17.90 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
- 2Kade Warner · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +10.72 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 3L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +10.47 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 4B. Lloyd · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 5J. Morton · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 6
Frank Gore Jr. · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.16 EPA/play - 7
Buddy Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play - 8O. Ayanbadejo · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.53 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. Boldin — ARI · Receiving
A. Boldin posted the highest total EPA (+17.90) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +1.63 EPA per play.
A. Boldin's top snap (+7.48 EPA): (10:58) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Boldin for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 48.
Quarterback report card
Kade Warner led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 48 dropbacks · 60.4% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +10.72 total EPA
Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 31 dropbacks · 51.6% completion · -0.31 EPA/play · -9.48 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.012 | -0.185 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.9% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.223 | -0.306 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.239 | -0.383 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.185 | +0.012 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 58.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.01 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.18 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -1.14 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, -12.02 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — M. Hicks
- Arizona Cardinals — A. Boldin (Kade Warner pass)
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Novak
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Novak
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Novak
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SF 12 (Q1 1:09) — (1:09) 3-N.Novak 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 43-M.Hicks up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 1:58) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SF 17 (Q3 12:07) — (12:07) 3-N.Novak 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SF 1 (Q3 7:22) — (7:22) 3-N.Novak 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the ARI 30 (Q3 0:11) — (:11) 6-J.Nedney 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 8–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SF 54 (Q4 10:58) — (10:58) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Boldin for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 48.; Arizona Cardinals registered a safety from the SF 2 (Q4 10:45) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 30-O.Ayanbadejo rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 10:58) — (10:58) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Boldin for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 48.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 11:36) — (11:36) 21-F.Gore left end to SF 44 for -1 yards (90-D.Dockett). FUMBLES (90-D.Dockett), RECOVERED by ARI-24-A.Wilson at SF 44. 24-A.Wilson to SF 44 for no gain (66-E.Heitmann). Play Challenged by SF
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 11:59) — (11:59) 11-A.Smith pass INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Darling (58-K.Dansby) at SF 36. 51-J.Darling to SF 29 for 7 yards (77-K.Harris).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 11:44) — (11:44) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 28-K.Lewis at SF 43. 28-K.Lewis pushed ob at SF 45 for 2 yards (30-O.Ayanbadejo).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 2:03) — (2:03) 10-S.Player punt is BLOCKED by 28-K.Lewis, Center-48-N.Hodel, RECOVERED by SF-58-C.Smith at ARI 26. 58-C.Smith to ARI 26 for no gain (52-L.Mitchell).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 10:58) — (10:58) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Boldin for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 48.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 11:59) — (11:59) 11-A.Smith pass INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Darling (58-K.Dansby) at SF 36. 51-J.Darling to SF 29 for 7 yards (77-K.Harris).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 11:36) — (11:36) 21-F.Gore left end to SF 44 for -1 yards (90-D.Dockett). FUMBLES (90-D.Dockett), RECOVERED by ARI-24-A.Wilson at SF 44. 24-A.Wilson to SF 44 for no gain (66-E.Heitmann). Play Challenged by SF
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 2:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Boldin to SF 28 for 11 yards (98-J.Peterson). PENALTY on SF-50-D.Smith, Personal Foul, 14 yards, enforced at SF 28.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 1:09 · SF 12 · Score 3-0
(1:09) 3-N.Novak 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · ARI 1 · Score 3-6
(2:00) 43-M.Hicks up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 1:58 · ARI 2 · Score 3-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 12:07 · SF 17 · Score 6-7
(12:07) 3-N.Novak 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 7:22 · SF 1 · Score 9-7
(7:22) 3-N.Novak 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 0:11 · ARI 30 · Score 9-10
(:11) 6-J.Nedney 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 10:58 · SF 54 · Score 15-10
(10:58) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Boldin for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 48. - Arizona Cardinals Safety (+2) — Q4 10:45 · SF 2 · Score 17-10
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 30-O.Ayanbadejo rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- A. Boldin (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers on 2005-12-04?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the San Francisco 49ers 17-10 in Week 13, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 3, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 0, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 6, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 8, San Francisco 49ers 0; Final: Arizona Cardinals 17, San Francisco 49ers 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — M. Hicks (Q2 2:00) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Boldin (K. Warner pass) (Q4 10:58) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Novak (Q1 1:09, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Novak (Q3 12:07, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Novak (Q3 7:22, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q3 0:11, 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?
Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 60.4% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +10.72 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 51.6% completion, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -9.48 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers?
A. Boldin (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.90 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+7.48 EPA): (10:58) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Boldin for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 48..
Was Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Arizona Cardinals won 17-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 3-8 Now 4-8 W
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 2-9 Now 2-10 L
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