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NFL · Week 11 · November 22, 2009 · 12 min read

San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers: 2009 Week 11 Recap

Packers defeat 49ers 30–24 in Week 11

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 24–30 Week 11 finish.

San Francisco 49ers 24 4–6
Final 24–30
Green Bay Packers 30 6–4 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
24–30
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 3–23 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
November 22, 2009

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • M.Crabtree 4 REC · 77 YDS · 1 TD +7.2 Fantasy Impact
  • V.Davis 6 REC · 108 YDS · 1 TD +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Frank Gore Jr.
    Frank Gore Jr. 7 CAR · 59 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 32/48 · 326 YDS · 2 TD +10.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Gary Jennings
    Gary Jennings 5 REC · 126 YDS · 1 TD +9.7 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Finley 7 REC · 54 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 30–24 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 3–23 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
(7:35) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 15-M.Crabtree for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2009-11-22

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the San Francisco 49ers 30–24 on 2009-11-22. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +10.89 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
San Francisco 49ers30714024
Green Bay Packers61707030

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

SFSan Francisco 49ers
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 10:14FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 5
    Score
    0-3

    (10:14) 2-M.Crosby 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.

  2. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 7:44FG
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 29
    Score
    3-3

    (7:44) 6-J.Nedney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 2:30FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 9
    Score
    3-6

    (2:30) 2-M.Crosby 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 8:59TD
    Gary Jennings

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 64
    Score
    3-12

    (8:59) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 8:47XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    3-13

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 2:33TD
    Jack Nelson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 7
    Score
    3-19

    (2:33) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 2:27XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    3-20

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:01FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 9
    Score
    3-23

    (:01) 2-M.Crosby 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.

  9. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 7:35TD
    MCM. Crabtree

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 38
    Score
    9-23

    (7:35) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 15-M.Crabtree for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 7:28XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    10-23

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 11:15TD
    Richie Grant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 1
    Score
    10-29

    (11:15) 25-R.Grant right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 11:05XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    10-30

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.

  13. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 10:42TD
    VDV. Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 24
    Score
    16-30

    (10:42) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 85-V.Davis for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 10:37XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    17-30

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

  15. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 6:02TD
    Frank Gore Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 10
    Score
    23-30

    (6:02) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 21-F.Gore for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 5:56XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    24-30

    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).

  1. 1Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +10.89 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  2. 2Gary JenningsGary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +9.66 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Crabtree · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +7.20 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  5. 5V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  6. 6Brennan JacksonBrennan Jackson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  7. 7Richie GrantRichie Grant · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.12 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  8. 8Jack NelsonJack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Aaron Rodgers

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing

Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+10.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 48 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+5.16 EPA): (8:59) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+5.88 EPA): Arian Smith — (7:35) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 15-M.Crabtree for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 48 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +6.5% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +10.89 total EPA
  • Arian SmithArian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 37 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -6.0% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.43 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSan Francisco 49ersGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play+0.131+0.121
Offensive success rate36.5%50.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.012+0.227
Rush EPA/play+0.167+0.043
Defensive EPA/play-0.121-0.131
Defensive success rate50.0%63.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (San Francisco 49ers +0.13, Green Bay Packers +0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • San Francisco 49ers: +0.13 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: +0.12 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +12.09 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, +8.25 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Gary JenningsGreen Bay Packers — Gary Jennings (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 8:59)
  • Jack NelsonGreen Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 2:33)
  • San Francisco 49ers — M. Crabtree (Arian Smith pass) (Q3 7:35)
  • Richie GrantGreen Bay Packers — Richie Grant (Q4 11:15)
  • San Francisco 49ers — V. Davis (Arian Smith pass) (Q4 10:42)
  • Frank Gore Jr.San Francisco 49ers — Frank Gore Jr. (Arian Smith pass) (Q4 6:02)

Field goals

  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q1 10:14)
  • San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney (Q1 7:44)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q1 2:30)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 0:01)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 6–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the SF 5 (Q1 10:14) — (10:14) 2-M.Crosby 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the GB 29 (Q1 7:44) — (7:44) 6-J.Nedney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the SF 9 (Q1 2:30) — (2:30) 2-M.Crosby 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 17–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SF 64 (Q2 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 8:47) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SF 7 (Q2 2:33) — (2:33) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 2:27) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the SF 9 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 2-M.Crosby 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn..

The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the GB 38 (Q3 7:35) — (7:35) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 15-M.Crabtree for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 7:28) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..

The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q4 11:15) — (11:15) 25-R.Grant right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 11:05) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the GB 24 (Q4 10:42) — (10:42) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 85-V.Davis for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 10:37) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the GB 10 (Q4 6:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 21-F.Gore for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 5:56) — 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 (Q1 10:07) — (10:07) 21-F.Gore up the middle pushed ob at GB 38 for 42 yards (36-N.Collins). [WPA +13.6% · EPA +3.52]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.4% · EPA +5.16]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 4:23) — (4:23) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-G.Jennings to SF 14 for 37 yards (36-S.Spencer). [WPA +10.9% · EPA +3.05]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 12:59) — (12:59) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete short right. PENALTY on GB-12-A.Rodgers, Intentional Grounding, 15 yards, enforced at SF 33. [WPA -7.3% · EPA -2.82]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 6:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 21-F.Gore for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +4.22]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q3 7:35) — (7:35) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 15-M.Crabtree for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.4% · EPA +5.88]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.4% · EPA +5.16]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 6:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 21-F.Gore for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +4.22]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) 11-A.Smith pass deep left intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 36-N.Collins at SF 21. 36-N.Collins to SF 11 for 10 yards (46-D.Walker). [WPA -1.7% · EPA -3.92]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 10:14 · SF 5 · Score 0-3
    (10:14) 2-M.Crosby 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
  2. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 7:44 · GB 29 · Score 3-3
    (7:44) 6-J.Nedney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  3. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 2:30 · SF 9 · Score 3-6
    (2:30) 2-M.Crosby 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
  4. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 8:59 · SF 64 · Score 3-12
    (8:59) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 8:47 · SF 2 · Score 3-13
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
  6. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 2:33 · SF 7 · Score 3-19
    (2:33) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 2:27 · SF 2 · Score 3-20
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
  8. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · SF 9 · Score 3-23
    (:01) 2-M.Crosby 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
  9. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 7:35 · GB 38 · Score 9-23
    (7:35) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 15-M.Crabtree for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 7:28 · GB 2 · Score 10-23
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  11. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 11:15 · SF 1 · Score 10-29
    (11:15) 25-R.Grant right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 11:05 · SF 2 · Score 10-30
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
  13. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 10:42 · GB 24 · Score 16-30
    (10:42) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 85-V.Davis for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 10:37 · GB 2 · Score 17-30
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  15. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 6:02 · GB 10 · Score 23-30
    (6:02) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 21-F.Gore for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 5:56 · GB 2 · Score 24-30
    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.

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Green Bay Packers on 2009-11-22?

The Green Bay Packers beat the San Francisco 49ers 30-24 in Week 11, 2009.

What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Green Bay Packers?

Q1: San Francisco 49ers 3, Green Bay Packers 6; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 0, Green Bay Packers 17; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 14, Green Bay Packers 7; Final: San Francisco 49ers 24, Green Bay Packers 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Green Bay Packers?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 8:59) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 2:33) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — M. Crabtree (A. Smith pass) (Q3 7:35) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Grant (Q4 11:15) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — V. Davis (A. Smith pass) (Q4 10:42) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (A. Smith pass) (Q4 6:02) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 10:14, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q1 7:44, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 2:30, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Green Bay Packers?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 66.7% completion, +6.5% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +10.89 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 43.2% completion, -6.0% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.43 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Green Bay Packers?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.89 total EPA on Passing plays. across 48 snaps. Their top snap (+5.16 EPA): (8:59) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was San Francisco 49ers vs Green Bay Packers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Green Bay Packers won 30-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W