49ers 27–6 Cardinals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2010

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals?

D. Anderson (Arizona Cardinals), 44.4% completion, -16.9% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -10.85 total passing EPA. T. Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 44.0% completion, -11.8% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.12 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals?

F. Gore (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.74 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.03 EPA): (14:07) (Shotgun) 21-F.Gore left tackle to ARI 45 for 15 yards (51-P.Lenon)..

Quick answer

Winner: San Francisco 49ers
Final score: San Francisco 49ers 27–6 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime: San Francisco 49ers 21–6 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Frank Gore Jr.
Top passer: Darius Anderson
Biggest EPA play: (1:50) 3-D.Anderson pass short right intended for 80-E.Doucet INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Spikes a…
Game date: 2010-11-29

Game summary

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Arizona Cardinals 27–6 on 2010-11-29. Frank Gore Jr. posted a game-high +4.74 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
San Francisco 49ers	14	7	3	3	0	27
Arizona Cardinals	3	3	0	0	0	6

Scoring Map

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

SFSan Francisco 49ers

ARI 38

+3SF 13

+3SF 21

+3ARI 20

ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 9:42TD
MCM. Crabtree
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 38
Score
6-0
(9:42) 1-T.Smith pass deep middle to 15-M.Crabtree for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 9:35XP
SAS. Andrus
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
7-0
9-S.Andrus extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 6:01FG
JFJ. Feely
Points+3
Yard line
SF 13
Score
7-3
(6:01) 4-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 0:34TD
ADA. Dixon
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 1
Score
13-3
(:34) 24-A.Dixon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 0:29XP
SAS. Andrus
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
14-3
9-S.Andrus extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 7:29TD
BWB. Westbrook
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 8
Score
20-3
(7:29) 20-B.Westbrook up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 7:23XP
SAS. Andrus
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
21-3
9-S.Andrus extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 2:21FG
JFJ. Feely
Points+3
Yard line
SF 21
Score
21-6
(2:21) 4-J.Feely 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 2:43FG
SAS. Andrus
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 20
Score
24-6
(2:43) 9-S.Andrus 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 12:48FG
SAS. Andrus
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 8
Score
27-6
(12:48) 9-S.Andrus 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Frank Gore Jr. · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +4.74 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
2B. Westbrook · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +4.53 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
3Carson Wells · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.74 EPA/play
4V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
5Jordan Morgan · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
6A. Dixon · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +1.43 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
7Morice Norris Jr. · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +1.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
8Jordan Morgan · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +0.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.83 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 (+4.74) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.79 EPA per play.

Frank Gore Jr.'s top snap (+3.03 EPA): (14:07) (Shotgun) 21-F.Gore left tackle to ARI 45 for 15 yards (51-P.Lenon).

Biggest single play (-5.83 EPA): Darius Anderson — (1:50) 3-D.Anderson pass short right intended for 80-E.Doucet INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Spikes at SF 35. 51-T.Spikes to ARI 45 for 20 yards. Lateral to 22-N.Clements to ARI 12 for 33 yards (34-T.Hightower).

Quarterback report card

Darius Anderson led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Darius Anderson (Arizona Cardinals) · 36 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -16.9% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -10.85 total EPA
Tyron Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 25 dropbacks · 44.0% completion · -11.8% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.12 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	San Francisco 49ers	Arizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play	+0.053	-0.332
Offensive success rate	51.6%	38.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.005	-0.302
Rush EPA/play	+0.252	-1.053
Defensive EPA/play	+0.332	-0.053
Defensive success rate	61.9%	48.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, San Francisco 49ers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.33), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

San Francisco 49ers: +0.05 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
Arizona Cardinals: -0.33 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -20.90 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, +4.78 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 — M. Crabtree (Tyron Smith pass) (Q1 9:42)
San Francisco 49ers — A. Dixon (Q1 0:34)
San Francisco 49ers — B. Westbrook (Q2 7:29)

Field goals

Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely (Q1 6:01)
Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely (Q2 2:21)
San Francisco 49ers — S. Andrus (Q3 2:43)
San Francisco 49ers — S. Andrus (Q4 12:48)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–3. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 38 (Q1 9:42) — (9:42) 1-T.Smith pass deep middle to 15-M.Crabtree for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 9:35) — 9-S.Andrus extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SF 13 (Q1 6:01) — (6:01) 4-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q1 0:34) — (:34) 24-A.Dixon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 0:29) — 9-S.Andrus extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..

The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 8 (Q2 7:29) — (7:29) 20-B.Westbrook up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 7:23) — 9-S.Andrus extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SF 21 (Q2 2:21) — (2:21) 4-J.Feely 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..

The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the ARI 20 (Q3 2:43) — (2:43) 9-S.Andrus 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..

The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the ARI 8 (Q4 12:48) — (12:48) 9-S.Andrus 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Arizona Cardinals (Q1 9:48) — (9:48) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson FUMBLES (Aborted) at ARI 35, RECOVERED by SF-92-A.Franklin at ARI 38. [WPA -17.1% · EPA -5.43]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 8:10) — (8:10) 3-D.Anderson pass deep right to 26-C.Wells to SF 20 for 43 yards (51-T.Spikes). [WPA +9.5% · EPA +3.74]
San Francisco 49ers (Q1 14:07) — (14:07) (Shotgun) 21-F.Gore left tackle to ARI 45 for 15 yards (51-P.Lenon). [WPA +8.6% · EPA +3.03]
San Francisco 49ers (Q1 9:42) — (9:42) 1-T.Smith pass deep middle to 15-M.Crabtree for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +3.72]
San Francisco 49ers (Q1 9:55) — (9:55) 9-S.Andrus 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. [WPA -8.1% · EPA -3.96]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Arizona Cardinals (Q3 1:50) — (1:50) 3-D.Anderson pass short right intended for 80-E.Doucet INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Spikes at SF 35. 51-T.Spikes to ARI 45 for 20 yards. Lateral to 22-N.Clements to ARI 12 for 33 yards (34-T.Hightower). [WPA -3.7% · EPA -5.83]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 9:48) — (9:48) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson FUMBLES (Aborted) at ARI 35, RECOVERED by SF-92-A.Franklin at ARI 38. [WPA -17.1% · EPA -5.43]
San Francisco 49ers (Q3 8:34) — (8:34) 9-S.Andrus 37 yard field goal is BLOCKED (29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie), Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. [WPA -2.4% · EPA -4.05]
San Francisco 49ers (Q1 9:55) — (9:55) 9-S.Andrus 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. [WPA -8.1% · EPA -3.96]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 9:42 · ARI 38 · Score 6-0
(9:42) 1-T.Smith pass deep middle to 15-M.Crabtree for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 9:35 · ARI 2 · Score 7-0
9-S.Andrus extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 6:01 · SF 13 · Score 7-3
(6:01) 4-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 0:34 · ARI 1 · Score 13-3
(:34) 24-A.Dixon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 0:29 · ARI 2 · Score 14-3
9-S.Andrus extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 7:29 · ARI 8 · Score 20-3
(7:29) 20-B.Westbrook up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 7:23 · ARI 2 · Score 21-3
9-S.Andrus extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 2:21 · SF 21 · Score 21-6
(2:21) 4-J.Feely 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 2:43 · ARI 20 · Score 24-6
(2:43) 9-S.Andrus 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 12:48 · ARI 8 · Score 27-6
(12:48) 9-S.Andrus 26 yard field goal 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.
Frank Gore Jr. (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Darius Anderson (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Tyron Smith (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals on 2010-11-29?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Arizona Cardinals 27-6 in Week 12, 2010.

What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q1: San Francisco 49ers 14, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 7, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 3, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 3, Arizona Cardinals 0; Final: San Francisco 49ers 27, Arizona Cardinals 6.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals?

San Francisco 49ers touchdown — M. Crabtree (T. Smith pass) (Q1 9:42) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Dixon (Q1 0:34) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — B. Westbrook (Q2 7:29) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q1 6:01, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q2 2:21, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — S. Andrus (Q3 2:43, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — S. Andrus (Q4 12:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals?

Darius Anderson (Arizona Cardinals), 44.4% completion, -16.9% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -10.85 total passing EPA. Tyron Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 44.0% completion, -11.8% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.12 total passing EPA.

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

Frank Gore Jr. (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.74 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.03 EPA): (14:07) (Shotgun) 21-F.Gore left tackle to ARI 45 for 15 yards (51-P.Lenon)..

Season records after this game

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 3-7 Now 4-7 W

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L

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