Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 25–22 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 9–7 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:36) 6-T.Morstead punts 52 yards to SF 17, Center-57-J.Kyle. 35-P.Adams MUFFS catch, tou…
- Game date
- 2010-09-20
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the San Francisco 49ers 25–22 on 2010-09-20. D. Brees posted a game-high +10.27 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 9 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 25 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 22 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(13:32) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith Aborted. 64-D.Baas FUMBLES at SF 15, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Penalty on SF-11-A.Smith, Illegal Bat, declined. Snap sailed over QB's head into end zone; A.Smith batted ball at SF -6 through the back of end zone.
(9:37) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 25-R.Bush for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 3.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(9:59) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 21-F.Gore for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NO 14.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(6:56) 65-B.Sims reported in as eligible. 24-A.Dixon left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(1:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 85-D.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-99-M.Lawson, Defensive Offside, declined.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(13:36) 5-G.Hartley 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(2:17) 5-G.Hartley 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(1:23) (Shotgun) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-A.Smith pass to 85-V.Davis is complete. ATTEMPT FAILS. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-A.Smith pass to 85-V.Davis is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(:02) 5-G.Hartley 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-6-T.Morstead. Field goal deflected
SFSan Francisco 49ersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 13:32Safety Arian SmithPoints+2
- Yard line
- NO 85
- Score
- 2-0
(13:32) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith Aborted. 64-D.Baas FUMBLES at SF 15, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Penalty on SF-11-A.Smith, Illegal Bat, declined. Snap sailed over QB's head into end zone; A.Smith batted ball at SF -6 through the back of end zone.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 9:37TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 6
- Score
- 8-0
(9:37) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 25-R.Bush for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 3.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 9:33XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 9-0
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 9:59TD Frank Gore Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 12
- Score
- 9-6
(9:59) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 21-F.Gore for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NO 14.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 9:52XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 9-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 6:56TD ADA. DixonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 9-13
(6:56) 65-B.Sims reported in as eligible. 24-A.Dixon left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 6:51XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 9-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 1:49TD Drake ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 3
- Score
- 15-14
(1:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 85-D.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-99-M.Lawson, Defensive Offside, declined.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 1:43XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 16-14
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 13:36FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 28
- Score
- 19-14
(13:36) 5-G.Hartley 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:17FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 1
- Score
- 22-14
(2:17) 5-G.Hartley 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 1:23TD Frank Gore Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 7
- Score
- 22-20
(1:23) (Shotgun) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 1:19Safety Arian SmithPoints+2
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 22-22
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-A.Smith pass to 85-V.Davis is complete. ATTEMPT FAILS. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-A.Smith pass to 85-V.Davis is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 0:02FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 19
- Score
- 25-22
(:02) 5-G.Hartley 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-6-T.Morstead. Field goal deflected
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +10.27 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 2Frank Gore Jr. · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +7.85 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 3R. Bush · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.83 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 4M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 5
Jordan Morgan · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play - 6P. Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 7Arian Smith · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +2.91 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 8V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.31 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
D. Brees — NO · Passing
D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+10.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+2.52 EPA): (1:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 85-D.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-99-M.Lawson, Defensive Offside, declined.
Biggest single play (+5.26 EPA): Thomas Morstead — (5:36) 6-T.Morstead punts 52 yards to SF 17, Center-57-J.Kyle. 35-P.Adams MUFFS catch, touched at SF 17, RECOVERED by NO-15-C.Roby at SF 14. 15-C.Roby to SF 14 for no gain (35-P.Adams). There were 3-y
Quarterback report card
D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 40 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +11.6% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +10.27 total EPA
- Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 36 dropbacks · 63.9% completion · +4.9% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.91 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.147 | +0.087 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.6% | 53.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.257 | +0.081 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.371 | +0.291 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.087 | -0.147 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.7% | 52.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs +0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.15 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.09 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, +12.35 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, +6.50 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — R. Bush (D. Brees pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Frank Gore Jr. (Arian Smith pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — A. Dixon
- New Orleans Saints — Drake Thomas (D. Brees pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Frank Gore Jr.
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 9–0. New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the NO 85 (Q1 13:32); New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SF 6 (Q1 9:37) — (9:37) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 25-R.Bush for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 3.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 9:33) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NO 12 (Q2 9:59) — (9:59) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 21-F.Gore for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NO 14.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 9:52) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q3 6:56) — (6:56) 65-B.Sims reported in as eligible. 24-A.Dixon left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 6:51) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SF 3 (Q3 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 85-D.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-99-M.Lawson, Defensive Offside, declined.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 1:43) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 9–8. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the SF 28 (Q4 13:36) — (13:36) 5-G.Hartley 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the SF 1 (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) 5-G.Hartley 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NO 7 (Q4 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers registered a safety from the NO 2 (Q4 1:19); New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the SF 19 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 5-G.Hartley 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-6-T.Morstead. Field goal deflected.
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 11:19) — (11:19) 11-A.Smith pass short middle intended for 15-M.Crabtree INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Porter (56-J.Dunbar) at NO 10. 22-T.Porter to NO 15 for 5 yards (68-A.Snyder).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 1:09) — (1:09) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 46-Del.Walker to NO 8 for 4 yards (51-J.Vilma). FUMBLES (51-J.Vilma), RECOVERED by NO-27-M.Jenkins at NO 3. 27-M.Jenkins to NO 3 for no gain (68-A.Snyder). Caught
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 5-G.Hartley 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-6-T.Morstead. Field goal deflected
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston to SF 18 for 30 yards (38-D.Goldson). Caught at SF 23.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 1:19) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-A.Smith pass to 85-V.Davis is complete. ATTEMPT FAILS. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. TWO-POINT CONVERSI
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 5:36) — (5:36) 6-T.Morstead punts 52 yards to SF 17, Center-57-J.Kyle. 35-P.Adams MUFFS catch, touched at SF 17, RECOVERED by NO-15-C.Roby at SF 14. 15-C.Roby to SF 14 for no gain (35-P.Adams). There were 3-y
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 3:38) — (3:38) 11-A.Smith pass short left intended for 21-F.Gore INTERCEPTED by 41-R.Harper at NO 26. 41-R.Harper to NO 32 for 6 yards (21-F.Gore).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 11:19) — (11:19) 11-A.Smith pass short middle intended for 15-M.Crabtree INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Porter (56-J.Dunbar) at NO 10. 22-T.Porter to NO 15 for 5 yards (68-A.Snyder).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 1:09) — (1:09) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 46-Del.Walker to NO 8 for 4 yards (51-J.Vilma). FUMBLES (51-J.Vilma), RECOVERED by NO-27-M.Jenkins at NO 3. 27-M.Jenkins to NO 3 for no gain (68-A.Snyder). Caught
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q1 13:32 · NO 85 · Score 2-0
(13:32) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith Aborted. 64-D.Baas FUMBLES at SF 15, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Penalty on SF-11-A.Smith, Illegal Bat, declined. Snap sailed over QB's head into end zone; A.S - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 9:37 · SF 6 · Score 8-0
(9:37) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 25-R.Bush for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 3. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 9:33 · SF 2 · Score 9-0
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 9:59 · NO 12 · Score 9-6
(9:59) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 21-F.Gore for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NO 14. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 9:52 · NO 2 · Score 9-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 6:56 · NO 2 · Score 9-13
(6:56) 65-B.Sims reported in as eligible. 24-A.Dixon left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 6:51 · NO 2 · Score 9-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 1:49 · SF 3 · Score 15-14
(1:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 85-D.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-99-M.Lawson, Defensive Offside, declined. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 1:43 · SF 2 · Score 16-14
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 13:36 · SF 28 · Score 19-14
(13:36) 5-G.Hartley 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 2:17 · SF 1 · Score 22-14
(2:17) 5-G.Hartley 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 1:23 · NO 7 · Score 22-20
(1:23) (Shotgun) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers Safety (+2) — Q4 1:19 · NO 2 · Score 22-22
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-A.Smith pass to 85-V.Davis is complete. ATTEMPT FAILS. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. TWO-POINT CONVERSI - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · SF 19 · Score 25-22
(:02) 5-G.Hartley 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-6-T.Morstead. Field goal deflected
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs San Francisco 49ers on 2010-09-20?
The New Orleans Saints beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in Week 2, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 9, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q2: New Orleans Saints 0, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 9, San Francisco 49ers 8; Final: New Orleans Saints 25, San Francisco 49ers 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs San Francisco 49ers?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Bush (D. Brees pass) (Q1 9:37) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (A. Smith pass) (Q2 9:59) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Dixon (Q3 6:56) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q3 1:49) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (Q4 1:23) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q4 13:36, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q4 2:17, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q4 0:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs San Francisco 49ers?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 70.0% completion, +11.6% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +10.27 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 63.9% completion, +4.9% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.91 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs San Francisco 49ers?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.27 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+2.52 EPA): (1:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 85-D.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-99-M.Lawson, Defensive Offside, declined..
Was New Orleans Saints vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New Orleans Saints won 25-22 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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