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NFL · Week 15 · December 20, 2009 · 12 min read

San Francisco 49ers vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2009 Week 15 Recap

Eagles defeat 49ers 27–13 in Week 15

Jordan Morgan led Fantasy Impact as Eagles prevailed in a 13–27 Week 15 finish.

San Francisco 49ers 13 6–8
Final 13–27
Philadelphia Eagles 27 10–4 Winner
Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
13–27
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 3–20 Philadelphia Eagles
Top passer
Arian Smith
FantasyHQ MVP
Jordan Morgan
Game date
December 20, 2009

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • Jordan Morgan
    Jordan Morgan 7 REC · 61 YDS · 1 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Arian Smith
    Arian Smith 1 CAR · 1 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Frank Gore Jr.
    Frank Gore Jr. 16 CAR · 107 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • D.McNabb 21/39 · 314 YDS · 2 TD +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • L.McCoy 9 CAR · 48 YDS · 1 TD +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Celek 4 REC · 73 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
Philadelphia Eagles 27–13 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 3–20 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jordan Morgan
Top passer
Arian Smith
Biggest EPA play
(9:56) 5-D.McNabb pass short left intended for 10-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Bly at PHI…
Game date
2009-12-20

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the San Francisco 49ers 27–13 on 2009-12-20. Jordan Morgan posted a game-high +5.04 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
San Francisco 49ers30100013
Philadelphia Eagles71307027

Scoring Map

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

SFSan Francisco 49ers
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 12:56TD
    Drake Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 19
    Score
    0-6

    (12:56) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 10-D.Jackson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 12:47XP
    DAD. Akers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    0-7

    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

  3. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 9:34FG
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 33
    Score
    3-7

    (9:34) 6-J.Nedney 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

  4. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 9:57TD
    DMD. McNabb

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 8
    Score
    3-13

    (9:57) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb scrambles left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-32-M.Lewis, Illegal Contact, declined.

  5. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 9:49XP
    DAD. Akers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    3-14

    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

  6. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 4:28FG
    DAD. Akers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 4
    Score
    3-17

    (4:28) 2-D.Akers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

  7. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 0:04FG
    DAD. Akers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 8
    Score
    3-20

    (:04) 2-D.Akers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

  8. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 10:04FG
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 7
    Score
    6-20

    (10:04) 6-J.Nedney 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

  9. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 6:18TD
    Jordan Morgan

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 12
    Score
    12-20

    (6:18) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 84-J.Morgan for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 6:12XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    13-20

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

  11. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 12:22TD
    LML. McCoy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    13-26

    (12:22) 29-L.McCoy up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 11:32XP
    DAD. Akers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    13-27

    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jordan MorganJordan Morgan · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.04 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
  2. 2D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +4.67 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  3. 3L. McCoy · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.86 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  4. 4B. Celek · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  5. 5Drake JacksonDrake Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  6. 6Arian SmithArian Smith · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +1.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
  7. 7Frank Gore Jr.Frank Gore Jr. · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +0.74 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
  8. 8L. Weaver · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Jordan Morgan

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jordan Morgan — SF · Receiving

Jordan Morgan posted the highest total EPA (+5.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.63 EPA per play.

Jordan Morgan's top snap (+3.84 EPA): (12:26) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 84-J.Morgan to PHI 14 for 22 yards (39-Q.Demps).

Biggest single play (-4.89 EPA): D. McNabb — (9:56) 5-D.McNabb pass short left intended for 10-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Bly at PHI 44. 31-D.Bly to PHI 35 for 9 yards (74-W.Justice).

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) · 43 dropbacks · 46.5% completion · -4.5% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -15.58 total EPA
  • D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 39 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · +3.9% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.67 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSan Francisco 49ersPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play-0.104+0.048
Offensive success rate43.6%48.9%
Pass EPA/play-0.362+0.120
Rush EPA/play+0.082-0.126
Defensive EPA/play-0.048+0.104
Defensive success rate51.1%56.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 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 (27th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: +0.05 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, +4.18 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 13 drives, -8.10 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Drake JacksonPhiladelphia Eagles — Drake Jackson (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 12:56)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. McNabb (Q2 9:57)
  • Jordan MorganSan Francisco 49ers — Jordan Morgan (Arian Smith pass) (Q3 6:18)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — L. McCoy (Q4 12:22)

Field goals

  • San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney (Q1 9:34)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q2 4:28)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q2 0:04)
  • San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney (Q3 10:04)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–3. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the SF 19 (Q1 12:56) — (12:56) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 10-D.Jackson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 12:47) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the PHI 33 (Q1 9:34) — (9:34) 6-J.Nedney 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 13–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the SF 8 (Q2 9:57) — (9:57) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb scrambles left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-32-M.Lewis, Illegal Contact, declined.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 9:49) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the SF 4 (Q2 4:28) — (4:28) 2-D.Akers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the SF 8 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 2-D.Akers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 10–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the PHI 7 (Q3 10:04) — (10:04) 6-J.Nedney 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the PHI 12 (Q3 6:18) — (6:18) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 84-J.Morgan for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 6:12) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the SF 2 (Q4 12:22) — (12:22) 29-L.McCoy up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 11:32) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 46-D.Walker to PHI 8 for 8 yards (24-S.Brown). FUMBLES (24-S.Brown), RECOVERED by PHI-22-A.Samuel at PHI 6. [WPA -11.2% · EPA -3.87]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 1:22) — (1:22) 43-L.Weaver up the middle to PHI 29 for no gain (51-T.Spikes). [WPA -9.3% · EPA -3.28]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 14:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 87-B.Celek to SF 33 for 43 yards (36-S.Spencer). [WPA +8.5% · EPA +3.24]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 14:30) — (14:30) 5-D.McNabb pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson pushed ob at SF 22 for 59 yards (32-M.Lewis). [WPA +8.4% · EPA +4.48]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 9:57) — (9:57) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb scrambles left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-32-M.Lewis, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +3.07]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 9:56) — (9:56) 5-D.McNabb pass short left intended for 10-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Bly at PHI 44. 31-D.Bly to PHI 35 for 9 yards (74-W.Justice). [WPA -5.2% · EPA -4.89]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 14:30) — (14:30) 5-D.McNabb pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson pushed ob at SF 22 for 59 yards (32-M.Lewis). [WPA +8.4% · EPA +4.48]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 7:36) — (7:36) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at SF 46. 22-A.Samuel to SF 28 for 18 yards (68-A.Snyder). [WPA -4.6% · EPA -4.30]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 46-D.Walker to PHI 8 for 8 yards (24-S.Brown). FUMBLES (24-S.Brown), RECOVERED by PHI-22-A.Samuel at PHI 6. [WPA -11.2% · EPA -3.87]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 12:56 · SF 19 · Score 0-6
    (12:56) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 10-D.Jackson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 12:47 · SF 2 · Score 0-7
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  3. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 9:34 · PHI 33 · Score 3-7
    (9:34) 6-J.Nedney 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  4. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 9:57 · SF 8 · Score 3-13
    (9:57) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb scrambles left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-32-M.Lewis, Illegal Contact, declined.
  5. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 9:49 · SF 2 · Score 3-14
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  6. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 4:28 · SF 4 · Score 3-17
    (4:28) 2-D.Akers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · SF 8 · Score 3-20
    (:04) 2-D.Akers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  8. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 10:04 · PHI 7 · Score 6-20
    (10:04) 6-J.Nedney 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  9. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 6:18 · PHI 12 · Score 12-20
    (6:18) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 84-J.Morgan for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 6:12 · PHI 2 · Score 13-20
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  11. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 12:22 · SF 2 · Score 13-26
    (12:22) 29-L.McCoy up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 11:32 · SF 2 · Score 13-27
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

Key takeaways

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

  • Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Jordan Morgan (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Arian Smith (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • D. McNabb (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2009-12-20?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the San Francisco 49ers 27-13 in Week 15, 2009.

What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q1: San Francisco 49ers 3, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 0, Philadelphia Eagles 13; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 10, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Final: San Francisco 49ers 13, Philadelphia Eagles 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Jackson (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 12:56) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. McNabb (Q2 9:57) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Morgan (A. Smith pass) (Q3 6:18) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. McCoy (Q4 12:22) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q1 9:34, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 4:28, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q3 10:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 46.5% completion, -4.5% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -15.58 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 53.8% completion, +3.9% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.67 total passing EPA.

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

Jordan Morgan (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.04 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.84 EPA): (12:26) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 84-J.Morgan to PHI 14 for 22 yards (39-Q.Demps)..

Season records after this game

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 6-7 Now 6-8 L

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 9-4 Now 10-4 W