Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 20–17 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Tied 10–10 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Battle
- Top passer
- Arian Smith
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:58) 11-A.Smith sacked at SF 42 for -8 yards (sack split by 58-K.Dansby and 92-B.Berry)…
- Game date
- 2007-09-10
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Arizona Cardinals 20–17 on 2007-09-10. A. Battle posted a game-high +7.55 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals
(11:24) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(12:55) 1-N.Rackers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
(9:15) 32-E.James left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
(3:40) 6-J.Nedney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(11:20) 6-J.Nedney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(6:46) 7-M.Leinart pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
(:26) 83-A.Battle left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
SFSan Francisco 49ersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 11:24TD Frank Gore Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 6
- Score
- 0-6
(11:24) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 11:21XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 0-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 12:55FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 17
- Score
- 3-7
(12:55) 1-N.Rackers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 9:15TD EJE. JamesPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 7
- Score
- 9-7
(9:15) 32-E.James left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 9:10XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 10-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 3:40FG JNJ. NedneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 16
- Score
- 10-10
(3:40) 6-J.Nedney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 11:20FG JNJ. NedneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 12
- Score
- 10-13
(11:20) 6-J.Nedney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 6:46TD ABA. BoldinPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 5
- Score
- 16-13
(6:46) 7-M.Leinart pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 6:40XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 17-13
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 0:26TD ABA. BattlePoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 17-19
(:26) 83-A.Battle left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 0:22XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 17-20
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).
- 1A. Battle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +7.55 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 2A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 3E. James · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 4Bry. Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
- 5
Drake Jackson · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play - 6Frank Gore Jr. · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 7L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 8A. Battle · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +1.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.18 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. Battle — SF · Receiving
A. Battle posted the highest total EPA (+7.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.51 EPA per play.
A. Battle's top snap (+2.98 EPA): (:32) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 83-A.Battle to ARI 1 for 22 yards (42-T.Holt). FUMBLES (42-T.Holt), recovered by SF-82-D.Jackson at ARI 1. Ball recovered in end zone, by rule ball spotted at the point of the fumble.
Biggest single play (-5.86 EPA): Arian Smith — (11:58) 11-A.Smith sacked at SF 42 for -8 yards (sack split by 58-K.Dansby and 92-B.Berry). FUMBLES (58-K.Dansby) [58-K.Dansby], RECOVERED by ARI-94-A.Smith at SF 38. 94-A.Smith to SF 36 for 2 yards (
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) · 38 dropbacks · 39.5% completion · -17.1% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -7.41 total EPA- M. Leinart (Arizona Cardinals) · 35 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -8.9% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.068 | -0.068 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.0% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.123 | -0.195 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.024 | -0.090 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.068 | +0.068 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 56.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Arizona Cardinals -0.07, San Francisco 49ers -0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.07 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.07 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -6.22 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 13 drives, -5.14 total EPA, 4 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.
- Arizona Cardinals — E. James
- Arizona Cardinals — A. Boldin (M. Leinart pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — A. Battle
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
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 ARI 6 (Q1 11:24) — (11:24) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 11:21) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SF 17 (Q2 12:55) — (12:55) 1-N.Rackers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SF 7 (Q2 9:15) — (9:15) 32-E.James left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 9:10) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the ARI 16 (Q2 3:40) — (3:40) 6-J.Nedney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the ARI 12 (Q3 11:20) — (11:20) 6-J.Nedney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SF 5 (Q4 6:46) — (6:46) 7-M.Leinart pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 6:40) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q4 0:26) — (:26) 83-A.Battle left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 0:22) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) 11-A.Smith scrambles left end ran ob at ARI 20 for 25 yards (47-A.Francisco).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 0:32) — (:32) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 83-A.Battle to ARI 1 for 22 yards (42-T.Holt). FUMBLES (42-T.Holt), recovered by SF-82-D.Jackson at ARI 1. Ball recovered in end zone, by rule ball spotted at the
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 0:26) — (:26) 83-A.Battle left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 11:41) — (11:41) 7-M.Leinart pass short left intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 27-W.Harris at ARI 29. 27-W.Harris pushed ob at ARI 6 for 23 yards (75-L.Brown).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 11:58) — (11:58) 11-A.Smith sacked at SF 42 for -8 yards (sack split by 58-K.Dansby and 92-B.Berry). FUMBLES (58-K.Dansby) [58-K.Dansby], RECOVERED by ARI-94-A.Smith at SF 38. 94-A.Smith to SF 36 for 2 yards (
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 11:58) — (11:58) 11-A.Smith sacked at SF 42 for -8 yards (sack split by 58-K.Dansby and 92-B.Berry). FUMBLES (58-K.Dansby) [58-K.Dansby], RECOVERED by ARI-94-A.Smith at SF 38. 94-A.Smith to SF 36 for 2 yards (
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 11:41) — (11:41) 7-M.Leinart pass short left intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 27-W.Harris at ARI 29. 27-W.Harris pushed ob at ARI 6 for 23 yards (75-L.Brown).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) 11-A.Smith scrambles left end ran ob at ARI 20 for 25 yards (47-A.Francisco).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 0:32) — (:32) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 83-A.Battle to ARI 1 for 22 yards (42-T.Holt). FUMBLES (42-T.Holt), recovered by SF-82-D.Jackson at ARI 1. Ball recovered in end zone, by rule ball spotted at the
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 11:24 · ARI 6 · Score 0-6
(11:24) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 11:21 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 12:55 · SF 17 · Score 3-7
(12:55) 1-N.Rackers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 9:15 · SF 7 · Score 9-7
(9:15) 32-E.James left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 9:10 · SF 2 · Score 10-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 3:40 · ARI 16 · Score 10-10
(3:40) 6-J.Nedney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 11:20 · ARI 12 · Score 10-13
(11:20) 6-J.Nedney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 6:46 · SF 5 · Score 16-13
(6:46) 7-M.Leinart pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 6:40 · SF 2 · Score 17-13
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 0:26 · ARI 1 · Score 17-19
(:26) 83-A.Battle left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 0:22 · ARI 2 · Score 17-20
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.
- 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.
- A. Battle (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Arian Smith (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers on 2007-09-10?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Arizona Cardinals 20-17 in Week 1, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 10, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 7, San Francisco 49ers 7; Final: Arizona Cardinals 17, San Francisco 49ers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (Q1 11:24) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — E. James (Q2 9:15) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Boldin (M. Leinart pass) (Q4 6:46) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Battle (Q4 0:26) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 12:55, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q2 3:40, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q3 11:20, 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?
Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 39.5% completion, -17.1% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -7.41 total passing EPA. M. Leinart (Arizona Cardinals), 40.0% completion, -8.9% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.30 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers?
A. Battle (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.55 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+2.98 EPA): (:32) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 83-A.Battle to ARI 1 for 22 yards (42-T.Holt). FUMBLES (42-T.Holt), recovered by SF-82-D.Jackson at ARI 1. Ball recovered in end zone, by rule .
Was Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. San Francisco 49ers won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Now 0-1 L
San Francisco 49ers
Now 1-0 W
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