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NFL · Week 13 · December 6, 2009 · 12 min read

San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2009 Week 13 Recap

Seahawks defeat 49ers 20–17 in Week 13

V.Davis led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 17–20 Week 13 finish.

San Francisco 49ers 17 5–7
Final 17–20
Seattle Seahawks 20 5–7 Winner
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
17–20
Halftime
Tied 14–14 at halftime
Top passer
Arian Smith
FantasyHQ MVP
V.Davis
Game date
December 6, 2009

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • V.Davis 6 REC · 111 YDS · 1 TD +9.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Arian Smith
    Arian Smith 27/50 · 304 YDS · 2 TD +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Jordan Morgan
    Jordan Morgan 6 REC · 56 YDS · 1 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • J.Forsett 3 REC · 25 YDS · 1 TD +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • N.Burleson 5 REC · 54 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Darien Butler
    Darien Butler 1 REC · 32 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 20–17 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime
Tied 14–14 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
V. Davis
Top passer
Arian Smith
Biggest EPA play
(9:28) 21-F.Gore up the middle to SEA 22 for 4 yards (27-J.Babineaux). FUMBLES (27-J.Babin…
Game date
2009-12-06

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 20–17 on 2009-12-06. V. Davis posted a game-high +9.22 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
San Francisco 49ers7730017
Seattle Seahawks7760020

Scoring Map

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

SFSan Francisco 49ers
SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 6:25TD
    VDV. Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 33
    Score
    6-0

    (6:25) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 6:16XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 3:54TD
    DBD. Branch

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 7
    Score
    7-6

    (3:54) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 83-D.Branch for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 3:48XP
    OMO. Mare

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    7-7

    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 10:12TD
    JFJ. Forsett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 8
    Score
    7-13

    (10:12) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 20-J.Forsett for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 10:06XP
    OMO. Mare

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    7-14

    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  7. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 7:47TD
    Jordan Morgan

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 22
    Score
    13-14

    (7:47) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 84-J.Morgan for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 7:40XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    14-14

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

  9. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 5:34FG
    OMO. Mare

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 7
    Score
    14-17

    (5:34) 10-O.Mare 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  10. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 3:01FG
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 16
    Score
    17-17

    (3:01) 6-J.Nedney 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 0:04FG
    OMO. Mare

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 12
    Score
    17-20

    (:04) 10-O.Mare 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +9.22 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  2. 2Arian SmithArian Smith · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +4.08 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  3. 3Jordan MorganJordan Morgan · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Forsett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
  5. 5N. Burleson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  6. 6Darien ButlerDarien Butler · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
  7. 7Jordan MorganJordan Morgan · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +1.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
  8. 8B. Obomanu · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.97 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

V. Davis — SF · Receiving

V. Davis posted the highest total EPA (+9.22) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.02 EPA per play.

V. Davis's top snap (+6.16 EPA): (6:25) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-7.16 EPA): Frank Gore Jr. — (9:28) 21-F.Gore up the middle to SEA 22 for 4 yards (27-J.Babineaux). FUMBLES (27-J.Babineaux), RECOVERED by SEA-26-J.Wilson at SEA 16. 26-J.Wilson to SF 41 for 43 yards (11-A.Smith).

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 SmithArian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 50 dropbacks · 54.0% completion · -2.7% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +4.08 total EPA
  • M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 44 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +13.8% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -8.14 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSan Francisco 49ersSeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play-0.019-0.026
Offensive success rate48.7%42.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.082-0.177
Rush EPA/play-0.762-0.225
Defensive EPA/play+0.026+0.019
Defensive success rate57.6%51.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (San Francisco 49ers -0.02, Seattle Seahawks -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • San Francisco 49ers: -0.02 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: -0.03 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: 16 drives, -2.35 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 14 drives, -1.50 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • San Francisco 49ers — V. Davis (Arian Smith pass) (Q1 6:25)
  • Seattle Seahawks — D. Branch (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 3:54)
  • Seattle Seahawks — J. Forsett (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 10:12)
  • Jordan MorganSan Francisco 49ers — Jordan Morgan (Arian Smith pass) (Q2 7:47)

Field goals

  • Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare (Q4 5:34)
  • San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney (Q4 3:01)
  • Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare (Q4 0:04)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SEA 33 (Q1 6:25) — (6:25) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 6:16) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 7 (Q1 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 83-D.Branch for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 3:48) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 8 (Q2 10:12) — (10:12) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 20-J.Forsett for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 10:06) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SEA 22 (Q2 7:47) — (7:47) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 84-J.Morgan for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 7:40) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the SF 7 (Q4 5:34) — (5:34) 10-O.Mare 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the SEA 16 (Q4 3:01) — (3:01) 6-J.Nedney 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the SF 12 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 10-O.Mare 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 9:28) — (9:28) 21-F.Gore up the middle to SEA 22 for 4 yards (27-J.Babineaux). FUMBLES (27-J.Babineaux), RECOVERED by SEA-26-J.Wilson at SEA 16. 26-J.Wilson to SF 41 for 43 yards (11-A.Smith). [WPA -24.9% · EPA -7.16]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 4:50) — (4:50) 9-J.Ryan punts 55 yards to SF 29, Center-45-K.Houser. 83-A.Battle to SF 23 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by SEA-98-N.Reed at SF 15. 98-N.Reed to SF 13 for 2 yards (56-S.McKillop). #83 fumble [WPA +18.5% · EPA +6.97]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 3:58) — (3:58) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass incomplete deep right to 15-M.Crabtree. PENALTY on SEA-23-M.Trufant, Defensive Pass Interference, 28 yards, enforced at 50 - No Play. [WPA +15.9% · EPA +1.86]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 13:08) — (13:08) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at SEA 18 for -4 yards (99-M.Lawson). FUMBLES (99-M.Lawson), RECOVERED by SF-99-M.Lawson at SEA 20. 99-M.Lawson to SEA 20 for no gain (8-M.Hasselbeck). [WPA -15.0% · EPA -5.33]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 10-O.Mare 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan. [WPA +14.6% · EPA +0.22]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 9:28) — (9:28) 21-F.Gore up the middle to SEA 22 for 4 yards (27-J.Babineaux). FUMBLES (27-J.Babineaux), RECOVERED by SEA-26-J.Wilson at SEA 16. 26-J.Wilson to SF 41 for 43 yards (11-A.Smith). [WPA -24.9% · EPA -7.16]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 4:50) — (4:50) 9-J.Ryan punts 55 yards to SF 29, Center-45-K.Houser. 83-A.Battle to SF 23 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by SEA-98-N.Reed at SF 15. 98-N.Reed to SF 13 for 2 yards (56-S.McKillop). #83 fumble [WPA +18.5% · EPA +6.97]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q1 6:25) — (6:25) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.1% · EPA +6.16]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 13:08) — (13:08) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at SEA 18 for -4 yards (99-M.Lawson). FUMBLES (99-M.Lawson), RECOVERED by SF-99-M.Lawson at SEA 20. 99-M.Lawson to SEA 20 for no gain (8-M.Hasselbeck). [WPA -15.0% · EPA -5.33]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 6:25 · SEA 33 · Score 6-0
    (6:25) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 6:16 · SEA 2 · Score 7-0
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  3. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 3:54 · SF 7 · Score 7-6
    (3:54) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 83-D.Branch for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 3:48 · SF 2 · Score 7-7
    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  5. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 10:12 · SF 8 · Score 7-13
    (10:12) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 20-J.Forsett for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 10:06 · SF 2 · Score 7-14
    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  7. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 7:47 · SEA 22 · Score 13-14
    (7:47) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 84-J.Morgan for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 7:40 · SEA 2 · Score 14-14
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  9. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 5:34 · SF 7 · Score 14-17
    (5:34) 10-O.Mare 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  10. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 3:01 · SEA 16 · Score 17-17
    (3:01) 6-J.Nedney 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  11. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · SF 12 · Score 17-20
    (:04) 10-O.Mare 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Seattle Seahawks earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • V. Davis (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • M. Hasselbeck (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks on 2009-12-06?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 20-17 in Week 13, 2009.

What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q1: San Francisco 49ers 7, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 7, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 3, Seattle Seahawks 6; Final: San Francisco 49ers 17, Seattle Seahawks 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?

San Francisco 49ers touchdown — V. Davis (A. Smith pass) (Q1 6:25) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Branch (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 3:54) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Forsett (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 10:12) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Morgan (A. Smith pass) (Q2 7:47) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q4 5:34, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q4 3:01, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 54.0% completion, -2.7% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +4.08 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 56.8% completion, +13.8% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -8.14 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?

V. Davis (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.22 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+6.16 EPA): (6:25) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Seattle Seahawks won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 4-7 Now 5-7 W