Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 52–17 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- San Francisco 49ers 7–35 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Brunell
- Top passer
- Arian Smith
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:13) 21-F.Gore left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2005-10-23
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the San Francisco 49ers 52–17 on 2005-10-23. M. Brunell posted a game-high +17.48 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
 Washington Commanders | 14 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 52 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SFSan Francisco 49ers(10:49) 8-M.Brunell pass to 45-M.Sellers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
(4:52) 26-C.Portis right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
(1:20) 32-K.Barlow right guard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(5:42) 26-C.Portis left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
(2:00) 8-M.Brunell pass to 89-S.Moss for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
(1:02) 8-M.Brunell pass to 45-M.Sellers for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
(11:08) 26-C.Portis left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
(3:30) 3-N.Novak 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
(9:30) 31-R.Cartwright right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
(4:42) 6-J.Nedney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(2:13) 21-F.Gore left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
WASWashington CommandersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 10:49TD MSM. SellersPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 0-6
(10:49) 8-M.Brunell pass to 45-M.Sellers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 10:45XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 4:52TD CPC. PortisPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 5
- Score
- 0-13
(4:52) 26-C.Portis right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 4:48XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 0-14
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 1:20TD KBK. BarlowPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 17
- Score
- 6-14
(1:20) 32-K.Barlow right guard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 1:09XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 7-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 5:42TD CPC. PortisPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 1
- Score
- 7-20
(5:42) 26-C.Portis left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 5:39XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 7-21
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 2:00TD SMS. MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 32
- Score
- 7-27
(2:00) 8-M.Brunell pass to 89-S.Moss for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 1:53XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 7-28
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 1:02TD MSM. SellersPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 19
- Score
- 7-34
(1:02) 8-M.Brunell pass to 45-M.Sellers for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:57XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 7-35
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 11:08TD CPC. PortisPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 1
- Score
- 7-41
(11:08) 26-C.Portis left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 11:04XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 7-42
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 3:30FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 9
- Score
- 7-45
(3:30) 3-N.Novak 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 9:30TD RCR. CartwrightPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 4
- Score
- 7-51
(9:30) 31-R.Cartwright right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 9:26XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 7-52
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 4:42FG JNJ. NedneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 29
- Score
- 10-52
(4:42) 6-J.Nedney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 2:13TD Frank Gore Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- WAS 72
- Score
- 16-52
(2:13) 21-F.Gore left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 2:00XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 17-52
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Brunell · Washington Commanders · Passing · +17.48 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 2S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +9.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
- 3D. Patten · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.90 EPA/play
- 4M. Sellers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.58 EPA/play
- 5C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.16 EPA/play
- 6C. Portis · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +4.31 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 7B. Bajema · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.29 EPA/play
- 8B. Lloyd · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.64 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
M. Brunell — WAS · Passing
M. Brunell posted the highest total EPA (+17.48) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 21 counted snaps, they averaged +0.83 EPA per play.
M. Brunell's top snap (+3.92 EPA): (2:00) 8-M.Brunell pass to 89-S.Moss for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.17 EPA): Frank Gore Jr. — (2:13) 21-F.Gore left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Arian Smith led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 26 dropbacks · 30.8% completion · -0.51 EPA/play · -13.25 total EPA- M. Brunell (Washington Commanders) · 21 dropbacks · 61.9% completion · +0.83 EPA/play · +17.48 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.103 | +0.311 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.1% | 56.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.510 | +0.814 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.105 | +0.175 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.311 | +0.103 |
| Defensive success rate | 43.4% | 58.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.31 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.10 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: +0.31 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: 13 drives, -7.53 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, +25.84 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — M. Sellers (M. Brunell pass)
- Washington Commanders — C. Portis
- San Francisco 49ers — K. Barlow
- Washington Commanders — C. Portis
- Washington Commanders — S. Moss (M. Brunell pass)
- Washington Commanders — M. Sellers (M. Brunell pass)
- Washington Commanders — C. Portis
- Washington Commanders — R. Cartwright
- San Francisco 49ers — Frank Gore Jr.
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — N. Novak
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SF 2 (Q1 10:49) — (10:49) 8-M.Brunell pass to 45-M.Sellers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 10:45) — 3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SF 5 (Q1 4:52) — (4:52) 26-C.Portis right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 4:48) — 3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the WAS 17 (Q1 1:20) — (1:20) 32-K.Barlow right guard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 1:09) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 21–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q2 5:42) — (5:42) 26-C.Portis left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 5:39) — 3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SF 32 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 8-M.Brunell pass to 89-S.Moss for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 1:53) — 3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SF 19 (Q2 1:02) — (1:02) 8-M.Brunell pass to 45-M.Sellers for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 0:57) — 3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q3 11:08) — (11:08) 26-C.Portis left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 11:04) — 3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the SF 9 (Q3 3:30) — (3:30) 3-N.Novak 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 10–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SF 4 (Q4 9:30) — (9:30) 31-R.Cartwright right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 9:26) — 3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the WAS 29 (Q4 4:42) — (4:42) 6-J.Nedney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the WAS 72 (Q4 2:13) — (2:13) 21-F.Gore left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 2:00) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 12:37) — (12:37) 8-M.Brunell pass to 89-S.Moss pushed ob at SF 6 for 43 yards (36-S.Spencer).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-D.Patten pushed ob at SF 39 for 32 yards (36-S.Spencer).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 6:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-D.Patten to SF 37 for 24 yards (50-D.Smith).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 1:20) — (1:20) 32-K.Barlow right guard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 10:49) — (10:49) 8-M.Brunell pass to 45-M.Sellers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 2:13) — (2:13) 21-F.Gore left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 11:36) — (11:36) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass intended for 85-B.Lloyd INTERCEPTED by 21-S.Taylor at SF 35. 21-S.Taylor to SF 3 for 32 yards (85-B.Lloyd).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith sacked at SF 18 for -8 yards (53-M.Washington). FUMBLES (53-M.Washington), RECOVERED by WAS-93-P.Daniels at SF 19. 93-P.Daniels to SF 19 for no gain (77-K.Harris).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 3:18) — (3:18) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass to 85-B.Lloyd to WAS 30 for 43 yards (27-W.Harris).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 10:49 · SF 2 · Score 0-6
(10:49) 8-M.Brunell pass to 45-M.Sellers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 10:45 · SF 2 · Score 0-7
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 4:52 · SF 5 · Score 0-13
(4:52) 26-C.Portis right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 4:48 · SF 2 · Score 0-14
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 1:20 · WAS 17 · Score 6-14
(1:20) 32-K.Barlow right guard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 1:09 · WAS 2 · Score 7-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 5:42 · SF 1 · Score 7-20
(5:42) 26-C.Portis left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 5:39 · SF 2 · Score 7-21
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · SF 32 · Score 7-27
(2:00) 8-M.Brunell pass to 89-S.Moss for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 1:53 · SF 2 · Score 7-28
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 1:02 · SF 19 · Score 7-34
(1:02) 8-M.Brunell pass to 45-M.Sellers for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 0:57 · SF 2 · Score 7-35
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 11:08 · SF 1 · Score 7-41
(11:08) 26-C.Portis left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 11:04 · SF 2 · Score 7-42
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 3:30 · SF 9 · Score 7-45
(3:30) 3-N.Novak 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 9:30 · SF 4 · Score 7-51
(9:30) 31-R.Cartwright right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 9:26 · SF 2 · Score 7-52
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 4:42 · WAS 29 · Score 10-52
(4:42) 6-J.Nedney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 2:13 · WAS 72 · Score 16-52
(2:13) 21-F.Gore left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 2:00 · WAS 2 · Score 17-52
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- M. Brunell (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Washington Commanders on 2005-10-23?
The Washington Commanders beat the San Francisco 49ers 52-17 in Week 7, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 7, Washington Commanders 14; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 0, Washington Commanders 21; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 0, Washington Commanders 10; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 10, Washington Commanders 7; Final: San Francisco 49ers 17, Washington Commanders 52.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — M. Sellers (M. Brunell pass) (Q1 10:49) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Portis (Q1 4:52) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — K. Barlow (Q1 1:20) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Portis (Q2 5:42) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Moss (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 2:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — M. Sellers (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 1:02) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Portis (Q3 11:08) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Cartwright (Q4 9:30) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (Q4 2:13) Washington Commanders field goal — N. Novak (Q3 3:30, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q4 4:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Washington Commanders?
Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 30.8% completion, -0.51 EPA per dropback, -13.25 total passing EPA. M. Brunell (Washington Commanders), 61.9% completion, +0.83 EPA per dropback, +17.48 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Washington Commanders?
M. Brunell (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.48 total EPA on Passing plays. across 21 snaps. Their top snap (+3.92 EPA): (2:00) 8-M.Brunell pass to 89-S.Moss for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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