Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 25–19 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- San Francisco 49ers 12–10 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Frank Gore Jr.
- Top passer
- Matthew Stafford
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:51) (Shotgun) 21-F.Gore right tackle to DET 28 for 55 yards (23-C.Houston). PENALTY on…
- Game date
- 2011-10-16
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Detroit Lions 25–19 on 2011-10-16. Frank Gore Jr. posted a game-high +6.64 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 0 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 25 |
 Detroit Lions | 10 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
(11:39) 4-J.Hanson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
(4:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 87-B.Pettigrew for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SF, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty charged for challenging an unchallengable play.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
(15:00) 75-A.Boone reported in as eligible. 21-F.Gore right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(7:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked in End Zone for -11 yards, SAFETY (99-Ald.Smith).
(:05) 2-D.Akers 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(11:45) 4-J.Hanson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
(9:27) 2-D.Akers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(13:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete short middle to 13-N.Burleson. Detroit challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 13-N.Burleson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(1:56) 11-Alex Smith pass short right to 46-D.Walker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(1:06) 2-D.Akers 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 11:39FG Points+3
- Yard line
- SF 7
- Score
- 0-3
(11:39) 4-J.Hanson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 4:50TD BPB. PettigrewPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 16
- Score
- 0-9
(4:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 87-B.Pettigrew for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SF, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty charged for challenging an unchallengable play.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 4:44XP Points+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 0-10
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 15:00TD Frank Gore Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 6-10
(15:00) 75-A.Boone reported in as eligible. 21-F.Gore right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 14:57XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-10
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 7:50Safety Matthew StaffordPoints+2
- Yard line
- SF 89
- Score
- 9-10
(7:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked in End Zone for -11 yards, SAFETY (99-Ald.Smith).
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:05FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 37
- Score
- 12-10
(:05) 2-D.Akers 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 11:45FG Points+3
- Yard line
- SF 6
- Score
- 12-13
(11:45) 4-J.Hanson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 9:27FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 13
- Score
- 15-13
(9:27) 2-D.Akers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 13:53TD NBN. BurlesonPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 5
- Score
- 15-19
(13:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete short middle to 13-N.Burleson. Detroit challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 13-N.Burleson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 1:56TD Devontez WalkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 6
- Score
- 21-19
(1:56) 11-Alex Smith pass short right to 46-D.Walker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 1:51XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 22-19
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 1:06FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 19
- Score
- 25-19
(1:06) 2-D.Akers 37 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 · +6.64 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2
Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.69 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 3Devontez Walker · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 4T. Ginn · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +1.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 5V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +0.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 6J. Best · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.69 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 7W. Heller · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 8
Mike Morris · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.07 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 (+6.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 16 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
Frank Gore Jr.'s top snap (+5.74 EPA): (10:51) (Shotgun) 21-F.Gore right tackle to DET 28 for 55 yards (23-C.Houston). PENALTY on DET-23-C.Houston, Horse Collar Tackle, 14 yards, enforced at DET 28.
Quarterback report card
Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 61 dropbacks · 45.9% completion · -6.0% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -12.10 total EPA
Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · -10.9% CPOE · -0.52 EPA/play · -18.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.172 | -0.234 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.1% | 35.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.520 | -0.198 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.217 | -0.188 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.234 | +0.172 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.4% | 65.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, San Francisco 49ers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.17 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.17 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.23 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 16 drives, -23.61 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 16 drives, -15.66 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — B. Pettigrew (Matthew Stafford pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Frank Gore Jr.
- Detroit Lions — N. Burleson (Matthew Stafford pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Devontez Walker
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the SF 7 (Q1 11:39) — (11:39) 4-J.Hanson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SF 16 (Q1 4:50); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 4:44) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 12–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 75-A.Boone reported in as eligible. 21-F.Gore right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 14:57) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers registered a safety from the SF 89 (Q2 7:50) — (7:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked in End Zone for -11 yards, SAFETY (99-Ald.Smith).; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the DET 37 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 2-D.Akers 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the SF 6 (Q3 11:45) — (11:45) 4-J.Hanson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the DET 13 (Q3 9:27) — (9:27) 2-D.Akers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 10–6. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SF 5 (Q4 13:53); San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q4 1:56); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 1:51) — 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 DET 19 (Q4 1:06) — (1:06) 2-D.Akers 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) 11-Alex Smith pass short right to 46-D.Walker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 10:51) — (10:51) (Shotgun) 21-F.Gore right tackle to DET 28 for 55 yards (23-C.Houston). PENALTY on DET-23-C.Houston, Horse Collar Tackle, 14 yards, enforced at DET 28.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 1:54) — (1:54) 11-Alex Smith pass deep middle intended for 15-M.Crabtree INTERCEPTED by 42-A.Spievey at DET 21. 42-A.Spievey to SF 49 for 30 yards (46-D.Walker).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete short left to 13-N.Burleson (22-C.Rogers).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 13:41) — (13:41) 11-Alex Smith sacked at SF 32 for -7 yards (93-K.Vanden Bosch). FUMBLES (93-K.Vanden Bosch), RECOVERED by DET-93-K.Vanden Bosch at SF 32. 93-K.Vanden Bosch to SF 32 for no gain (74-J.Staley).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 10:51) — (10:51) (Shotgun) 21-F.Gore right tackle to DET 28 for 55 yards (23-C.Houston). PENALTY on DET-23-C.Houston, Horse Collar Tackle, 14 yards, enforced at DET 28.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 13:41) — (13:41) 11-Alex Smith sacked at SF 32 for -7 yards (93-K.Vanden Bosch). FUMBLES (93-K.Vanden Bosch), RECOVERED by DET-93-K.Vanden Bosch at SF 32. 93-K.Vanden Bosch to SF 32 for no gain (74-J.Staley).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 1:54) — (1:54) 11-Alex Smith pass deep middle intended for 15-M.Crabtree INTERCEPTED by 42-A.Spievey at DET 21. 42-A.Spievey to SF 49 for 30 yards (46-D.Walker).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) 11-Alex Smith pass short right to 46-D.Walker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 11:39 · SF 7 · Score 0-3
(11:39) 4-J.Hanson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 4:50 · SF 16 · Score 0-9
(4:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 87-B.Pettigrew for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SF, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty charged for chall - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 4:44 · SF 2 · Score 0-10
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · DET 1 · Score 6-10
(15:00) 75-A.Boone reported in as eligible. 21-F.Gore right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 14:57 · DET 2 · Score 7-10
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers Safety (+2) — Q2 7:50 · SF 89 · Score 9-10
(7:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked in End Zone for -11 yards, SAFETY (99-Ald.Smith). - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · DET 37 · Score 12-10
(:05) 2-D.Akers 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 11:45 · SF 6 · Score 12-13
(11:45) 4-J.Hanson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 9:27 · DET 13 · Score 15-13
(9:27) 2-D.Akers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 13:53 · SF 5 · Score 15-19
(13:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete short middle to 13-N.Burleson. Detroit challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pas - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 1:56 · DET 6 · Score 21-19
(1:56) 11-Alex Smith pass short right to 46-D.Walker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 1:51 · DET 2 · Score 22-19
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 1:06 · DET 19 · Score 25-19
(1:06) 2-D.Akers 37 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Frank Gore Jr. (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matthew Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Detroit Lions on 2011-10-16?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Detroit Lions 25-19 in Week 6, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 0, Detroit Lions 10; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 12, Detroit Lions 0; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 3, Detroit Lions 3; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 10, Detroit Lions 6; Final: San Francisco 49ers 25, Detroit Lions 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — B. Pettigrew (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 4:50) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (Q2 15:00) Detroit Lions touchdown — N. Burleson (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 13:53) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — D. Walker (Q4 1:56) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 11:39, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 11:45, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q3 9:27, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q4 1:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Detroit Lions?
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 45.9% completion, -6.0% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -12.10 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 47.2% completion, -10.9% CPOE, -0.52 EPA per dropback, -18.72 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Detroit Lions?
Frank Gore Jr. (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.64 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 16 snaps. Their top snap (+5.74 EPA): (10:51) (Shotgun) 21-F.Gore right tackle to DET 28 for 55 yards (23-C.Houston). PENALTY on DET-23-C.Houston, Horse Collar Tackle, 14 yards, enforced at DET 28..
Was San Francisco 49ers vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. San Francisco 49ers won 25-19 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 5-0 Now 5-1 L
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