Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 19–13 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- San Francisco 49ers 13–3 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Frank Gore Jr.
- Top passer
- J. Kitna
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:36) 21-F.Gore left end for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2006-11-12
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Detroit Lions 19–13 on 2006-11-12. Frank Gore Jr. posted a game-high +5.11 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 19 | |
| 0 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Frank Gore Jr. · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +5.11 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 2
A. Battle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play - 3
Austin Bryant · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play - 4

De'Vondre Campbell Sr. · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play - 5

Keandre Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play - 6
M. Hicks · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play - 7

Arian Smith · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +1.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play - 8

Frank Gore Jr. · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.76 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
Frank Gore Jr. — SF · Rushing
Frank Gore Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+5.11) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 22 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.
Frank Gore Jr.'s top snap (+7.21 EPA): (11:36) 21-F.Gore left end for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
J. Kitna (Detroit Lions) · 40 dropbacks · 47.5% completion · +0.1% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -6.37 total EPA
Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 27 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · +5.3% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.46 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.007 | -0.172 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.4% | 47.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.032 | -0.159 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.008 | -0.565 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.172 | +0.007 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.2% | 57.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, San Francisco 49ers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.01 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.17 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 10 drives, -11.50 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, -0.60 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 — Frank Gore Jr. 
Detroit Lions — De'Vondre Campbell Sr. (J. Kitna pass)
Field goals
San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 10–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the DET 61 (Q1 11:36) — (11:36) 21-F.Gore left end for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 11:23) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the DET 11 (Q1 1:38) — (1:38) 6-J.Nedney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the DET 5 (Q2 9:54) — (9:54) 6-J.Nedney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the SF 7 (Q2 0:22) — (:22) 4-J.Hanson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the DET 5 (Q3 10:58) — (10:58) 6-J.Nedney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SF 8 (Q3 3:49) — (3:49) 8-J.Kitna pass short left to 89-D.Campbell for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 3:40) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the DET 29 (Q4 12:34) — (12:34) 6-J.Nedney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the SF 15 (Q4 8:00) — (8:00) 4-J.Hanson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 11:36) — (11:36) 21-F.Gore left end for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 2:41) — (2:41) 8-J.Kitna pass deep middle intended for 87-M.Furrey INTERCEPTED by 28-K.Lewis at SF 2. 28-K.Lewis pushed ob at SF 26 for 24 yards (68-B.Stokes).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle to 34-K.Jones to SF 16 for 23 yards (97-B.Young). Play Challenged by SF and Upheld. (Timeout #3 by SF.)
- Detroit Lions (Q1 3:52) — (3:52) 34-K.Jones up the middle to DET 32 for 4 yards (28-K.Lewis). FUMBLES (28-K.Lewis), RECOVERED by SF-26-M.Roman at DET 32. 26-M.Roman to DET 32 for no gain (51-D.Raiola).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 3:52) — (3:52) 8-J.Kitna sacked at SF 26 for -10 yards (56-B.Moore).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 11:36) — (11:36) 21-F.Gore left end for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 14:53) — (14:53) 8-J.Kitna sacked at DET 22 for -7 yards (36-S.Spencer). FUMBLES (36-S.Spencer), RECOVERED by SF-94-M.Douglas at DET 26. 94-M.Douglas to DET 26 for no gain (51-D.Raiola). Play Challenged by DET
- Detroit Lions (Q1 3:52) — (3:52) 34-K.Jones up the middle to DET 32 for 4 yards (28-K.Lewis). FUMBLES (28-K.Lewis), RECOVERED by SF-26-M.Roman at DET 32. 26-M.Roman to DET 32 for no gain (51-D.Raiola).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 8:55) — (8:55) 11-A.Smith scrambles up the middle to 50 for 2 yards (78-C.Redding). FUMBLES (78-C.Redding), RECOVERED by DET-38-J.McGraw at DET 46. 38-J.McGraw to DET 46 for no gain (75-J.Jennings). tackled b
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 11:36 · DET 61 · Score 6-0
(11:36) 21-F.Gore left end for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 11:23 · DET 2 · Score 7-0
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 1:38 · DET 11 · Score 10-0
(1:38) 6-J.Nedney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 9:54 · DET 5 · Score 13-0
(9:54) 6-J.Nedney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:22 · SF 7 · Score 13-3
(:22) 4-J.Hanson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 10:58 · DET 5 · Score 16-3
(10:58) 6-J.Nedney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 3:49 · SF 8 · Score 16-9
(3:49) 8-J.Kitna pass short left to 89-D.Campbell for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 3:40 · SF 2 · Score 16-10
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 12:34 · DET 29 · Score 19-10
(12:34) 6-J.Nedney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 8:00 · SF 15 · Score 19-13
(8:00) 4-J.Hanson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Frank Gore Jr. (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Arian Smith (SF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Detroit Lions on 2006-11-12?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Detroit Lions 19-13 in Week 10, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 10, Detroit Lions 0; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 3, Detroit Lions 3; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 3, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 3, Detroit Lions 3; Final: San Francisco 49ers 19, Detroit Lions 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Detroit Lions?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (Q1 11:36) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Campbell (J. Kitna pass) (Q3 3:49) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q1 1:38, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q2 9:54, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 0:22, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q3 10:58, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q4 12:34, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 8:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Detroit Lions?
J. Kitna (Detroit Lions), 47.5% completion, +0.1% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -6.37 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 51.9% completion, +5.3% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.46 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Detroit Lions?
Frank Gore Jr. (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.11 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 22 snaps. Their top snap (+7.21 EPA): (11:36) 21-F.Gore left end for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was San Francisco 49ers vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. San Francisco 49ers won 19-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 2-6 Now 2-7 L