Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 48–3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3–24 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Arian Smith
- Top passer
- J. Freeman
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) 69-D.Dotson reported in as eligible. 5-J.Freeman pass deep right intended for 82-K…
- Game date
- 2011-10-09
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48–3 on 2011-10-09. Arian Smith posted a game-high +13.59 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 48 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
(10:31) (Shotgun) 11-Alex Smith pass deep right to 46-D.Walker for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(4:02) 10-C.Barth 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(15:00) 69-D.Dotson reported in as eligible. 5-J.Freeman pass deep right intended for 82-K.Winslow INTERCEPTED by 22-C.Rogers [98-P.Haralson] at TB 31. 22-C.Rogers for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(7:59) 21-F.Gore left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(4:34) 2-D.Akers 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(9:51) 11-Alex Smith pass short middle to 85-V.Davis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-M.Foster]. Caught at TB 17. 17-yds YAC.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(2:40) 2-D.Akers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(14:56) 11-Alex Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(3:55) 24-A.Dixon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
SFSan Francisco 49ersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 10:31TD Devontez WalkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 26
- Score
- 0-6
(10:31) (Shotgun) 11-Alex Smith pass deep right to 46-D.Walker for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 10:26XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 0-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 4:02FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 6
- Score
- 3-7
(4:02) 10-C.Barth 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 15:00TD Casey RogersPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 87
- Score
- 3-13
(15:00) 69-D.Dotson reported in as eligible. 5-J.Freeman pass deep right intended for 82-K.Winslow INTERCEPTED by 22-C.Rogers [98-P.Haralson] at TB 31. 22-C.Rogers for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 14:46XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 3-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 7:59TD Frank Gore Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 3-20
(7:59) 21-F.Gore left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 7:56XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 3-21
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 4:34FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 19
- Score
- 3-24
(4:34) 2-D.Akers 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 9:51TD VDV. DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 23
- Score
- 3-30
(9:51) 11-Alex Smith pass short middle to 85-V.Davis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-M.Foster]. Caught at TB 17. 17-yds YAC.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 9:43XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 3-31
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 2:40FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 10
- Score
- 3-34
(2:40) 2-D.Akers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 14:56TD VDV. DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 14
- Score
- 3-40
(14:56) 11-Alex Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 14:52XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 3-41
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 3:55TD ADA. DixonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 3-47
(3:55) 24-A.Dixon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 3:48XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 3-48
2-D.Akers 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
Arian Smith · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +13.59 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play - 2
Jordan Morgan · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +7.44 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play - 3C. Kaepernick · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +4.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 4V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 5Devontez Walker · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 6K. Hunter · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.57 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 7A. Benn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 8L. Blount · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 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
Arian Smith — SF · Passing
Arian Smith posted the highest total EPA (+13.59) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 22 counted snaps, they averaged +0.62 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-6.28 EPA): D. Dotson — (15:00) 69-D.Dotson reported in as eligible. 5-J.Freeman pass deep right intended for 82-K.Winslow INTERCEPTED by 22-C.Rogers [98-P.Haralson] at TB 31. 22-C.Rogers for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Freeman led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · -9.4% CPOE · -0.43 EPA/play · -15.59 total EPA
- Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 22 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +8.6% CPOE · +0.62 EPA/play · +13.59 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.276 | +0.316 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.5% | 54.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.413 | +0.712 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.052 | +0.094 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.316 | +0.276 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.5% | 67.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
San Francisco 49ers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.32 vs -0.28), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.28 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.32 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, +24.30 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -22.04 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — Devontez Walker
- San Francisco 49ers — Casey Rogers
- San Francisco 49ers — Frank Gore Jr.
- San Francisco 49ers — V. Davis
- San Francisco 49ers — V. Davis
- San Francisco 49ers — A. Dixon
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the TB 26 (Q1 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 11-Alex Smith pass deep right to 46-D.Walker for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 10:26) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the SF 6 (Q1 4:02) — (4:02) 10-C.Barth 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 17–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SF 87 (Q2 15:00); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 14:46) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q2 7:59) — (7:59) 21-F.Gore left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 7:56) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the TB 19 (Q2 4:34) — (4:34) 2-D.Akers 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 10–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the TB 23 (Q3 9:51) — (9:51) 11-Alex Smith pass short middle to 85-V.Davis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-M.Foster]. Caught at TB 17. 17-yds YAC.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 9:43) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the TB 10 (Q3 2:40) — (2:40) 2-D.Akers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the TB 14 (Q4 14:56) — (14:56) 11-Alex Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 14:52) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q4 3:55) — (3:55) 24-A.Dixon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 3:48) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 69-D.Dotson reported in as eligible. 5-J.Freeman pass deep right intended for 82-K.Winslow INTERCEPTED by 22-C.Rogers [98-P.Haralson] at TB 31. 22-C.Rogers for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 0:24) — (:24) 21-F.Gore up the middle to TB 11 for 1 yard. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by TB-59-M.Foster at TB 11. 59-M.Foster to TB 11 for no gain (21-F.Gore).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 10:22) — (10:22) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 17-A.Benn to SF 47 for 33 yards (31-D.Whitner). Caught at TB 27. 26-yds YAC.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 4:14) — (4:14) Josh Freeman back at QB. (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass incomplete short left to 87-P.Parker.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 1:42) — (1:42) (Shotgun) 11-Alex Smith pass short left to 84-J.Morgan to TB 16 for 14 yards (26-S.Jones). Caught at TB 24. 8-yds YAC.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 69-D.Dotson reported in as eligible. 5-J.Freeman pass deep right intended for 82-K.Winslow INTERCEPTED by 22-C.Rogers [98-P.Haralson] at TB 31. 22-C.Rogers for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 1:30) — (1:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 19-M.Williams to TB 38 for 8 yards (38-D.Goldson). FUMBLES (38-D.Goldson), RECOVERED by SF-52-P.Willis at TB 36. 52-P.Willis to TB 36 for no
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 0:24) — (:24) 21-F.Gore up the middle to TB 11 for 1 yard. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by TB-59-M.Foster at TB 11. 59-M.Foster to TB 11 for no gain (21-F.Gore).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 10:46) — (10:46) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle intended for 81-M.Spurlock INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Culliver at SF 20. 29-C.Culliver to SF 43 for 23 yards (34-E.Graham, 70-D.Penn).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 10:31 · TB 26 · Score 0-6
(10:31) (Shotgun) 11-Alex Smith pass deep right to 46-D.Walker for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 10:26 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 4:02 · SF 6 · Score 3-7
(4:02) 10-C.Barth 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · SF 87 · Score 3-13
(15:00) 69-D.Dotson reported in as eligible. 5-J.Freeman pass deep right intended for 82-K.Winslow INTERCEPTED by 22-C.Rogers [98-P.Haralson] at TB 31. 22-C.Rogers for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 14:46 · TB 2 · Score 3-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 7:59 · TB 2 · Score 3-20
(7:59) 21-F.Gore left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 7:56 · TB 2 · Score 3-21
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 4:34 · TB 19 · Score 3-24
(4:34) 2-D.Akers 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 9:51 · TB 23 · Score 3-30
(9:51) 11-Alex Smith pass short middle to 85-V.Davis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-M.Foster]. Caught at TB 17. 17-yds YAC. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 9:43 · TB 2 · Score 3-31
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 2:40 · TB 10 · Score 3-34
(2:40) 2-D.Akers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 14:56 · TB 14 · Score 3-40
(14:56) 11-Alex Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 14:52 · TB 2 · Score 3-41
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 3:55 · TB 1 · Score 3-47
(3:55) 24-A.Dixon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 3:48 · TB 2 · Score 3-48
2-D.Akers 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.
- San Francisco 49ers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Freeman (TB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Arian Smith (SF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs San Francisco 49ers on 2011-10-09?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48-3 in Week 5, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, San Francisco 49ers 17; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, San Francisco 49ers 10; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, San Francisco 49ers 14; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, San Francisco 49ers 48.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — D. Walker (Q1 10:31) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — C. Rogers (Q2 15:00) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (Q2 7:59) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — V. Davis (Q3 9:51) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — V. Davis (Q4 14:56) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Dixon (Q4 3:55) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q1 4:02, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q2 4:34, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q3 2:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs San Francisco 49ers?
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 47.2% completion, -9.4% CPOE, -0.43 EPA per dropback, -15.59 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 50.0% completion, +8.6% CPOE, +0.62 EPA per dropback, +13.59 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs San Francisco 49ers?
Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.59 total EPA on Passing plays. across 22 snaps.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
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