Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 30–22 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- San Francisco 49ers 16–7 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Arian Smith
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:59) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle intended for 85-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 53-N.Bowma…
- Game date
- 2012-09-09
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Green Bay Packers 30–22 on 2012-09-09. Arian Smith posted a game-high +11.13 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 3 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 30 |
 Green Bay Packers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 22 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SFSan Francisco 49ers(4:58) 2-D.Akers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(11:14) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 84-R.Moss for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(4:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(:59) 92-W.Tukuafu, 67-D.Kilgore and 76-A.Davis reported in as eligible. 2-D.Akers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(:02) 2-D.Akers 63 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(8:21) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(11:35) 4-A.Lee punts 61 yards to GB 25, Center-86-B.Jennings. 18-R.Cobb for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 87-J.Nelson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(8:50) 68-L.Davis and 67-D.Kilgore reported in as eligible. 21-F.Gore right end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(6:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-Ja.Jones for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 4:58FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 22
- Score
- 3-0
(4:58) 2-D.Akers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 11:14TD Riley MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 14
- Score
- 9-0
(11:14) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 84-R.Moss for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 11:10XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 10-0
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 4:43TD JFJ. FinleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 1
- Score
- 10-6
(4:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 4:40XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 10-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:59FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 25
- Score
- 13-7
(:59) 92-W.Tukuafu, 67-D.Kilgore and 76-A.Davis reported in as eligible. 2-D.Akers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:02FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 45
- Score
- 16-7
(:02) 2-D.Akers 63 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 8:21TD VDV. DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 4
- Score
- 22-7
(8:21) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 8:16XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 23-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 11:35TD Points+6
- Yard line
- GB 86
- Score
- 23-13
(11:35) 4-A.Lee punts 61 yards to GB 25, Center-86-B.Jennings. 18-R.Cobb for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 11:16Safety Aaron RodgersPoints+2
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 23-15
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 87-J.Nelson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 8:50TD Frank Gore Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- GB 23
- Score
- 29-15
(8:50) 68-L.Davis and 67-D.Kilgore reported in as eligible. 21-F.Gore right end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 8:41XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 30-15
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 6:09TD Aaron RodgersPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 10
- Score
- 30-21
(6:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-Ja.Jones for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 6:05XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 30-22
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Arian Smith · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +11.13 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play - 2Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +6.87 total EPA · 59 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 3Ja. Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.41 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 4Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.88 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 5M. Crabtree · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.71 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 6Frank Gore Jr. · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +5.18 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 7V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.45 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 8Riley Moss · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.05 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 (+11.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
Arian Smith's top snap (+2.85 EPA): (11:14) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 84-R.Moss for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.19 EPA): Aaron Rodgers — (8:59) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle intended for 85-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 53-N.Bowman at GB 34. 53-N.Bowman to GB 23 for 11 yards (32-C.Benson).
Quarterback report card
Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 59 dropbacks · 50.8% completion · +6.3% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +6.87 total EPA
- Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +12.3% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +11.13 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.185 | +0.048 |
| Offensive success rate | 56.6% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.309 | +0.117 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.220 | -0.354 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.048 | -0.185 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 43.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, San Francisco 49ers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.18 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: +0.05 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +4.23 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, +15.38 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — Riley Moss (Arian Smith pass)
- Green Bay Packers — J. Finley (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — V. Davis (Arian Smith pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Randall Cobb
- San Francisco 49ers — Frank Gore Jr.
- Green Bay Packers — Aaron Rodgers
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers
- 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 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the GB 22 (Q1 4:58) — (4:58) 2-D.Akers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 13–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the GB 14 (Q2 11:14) — (11:14) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 84-R.Moss for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 11:10) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q2 4:43) — (4:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 4:40) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the GB 25 (Q2 0:59); San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the GB 45 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 2-D.Akers 63 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q3 8:21) — (8:21) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 8:16) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 15–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 86 (Q4 11:35); Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the SF 2 (Q4 11:16) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 87-J.Nelson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the GB 23 (Q4 8:50) — (8:50) 68-L.Davis and 67-D.Kilgore reported in as eligible. 21-F.Gore right end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 8:41) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SF 10 (Q4 6:09) — (6:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-Ja.Jones for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 6:05) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 7:11) — (7:11) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 88-J.Finley to SF 24 for 16 yards (22-C.Rogers).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 11:14) — (11:14) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 84-R.Moss for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle intended for 85-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 53-N.Bowman at GB 34. 53-N.Bowman to GB 23 for 11 yards (32-C.Benson).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree pushed ob at SF 38 for 20 yards (51-D.Smith).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 7:40) — (7:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-Ja.Jones to SF 2 for 28 yards (29-C.Culliver). PENALTY on GB-89-Ja.Jones, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at SF 30 - No P
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle intended for 85-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 53-N.Bowman at GB 34. 53-N.Bowman to GB 23 for 11 yards (32-C.Benson).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 11:35) — (11:35) 4-A.Lee punts 61 yards to GB 25, Center-86-B.Jennings. 18-R.Cobb for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 7:15) — (7:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-Ja.Jones pushed ob at SF 19 for 49 yards (53-N.Bowman).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 8:50) — (8:50) 68-L.Davis and 67-D.Kilgore reported in as eligible. 21-F.Gore right end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 4:58 · GB 22 · Score 3-0
(4:58) 2-D.Akers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 11:14 · GB 14 · Score 9-0
(11:14) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 84-R.Moss for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 11:10 · GB 2 · Score 10-0
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 4:43 · SF 1 · Score 10-6
(4:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 4:40 · SF 2 · Score 10-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 0:59 · GB 25 · Score 13-7
(:59) 92-W.Tukuafu, 67-D.Kilgore and 76-A.Davis reported in as eligible. 2-D.Akers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · GB 45 · Score 16-7
(:02) 2-D.Akers 63 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 8:21 · GB 4 · Score 22-7
(8:21) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 8:16 · GB 2 · Score 23-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 11:35 · GB 86 · Score 23-13
(11:35) 4-A.Lee punts 61 yards to GB 25, Center-86-B.Jennings. 18-R.Cobb for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q4 11:16 · SF 2 · Score 23-15
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 87-J.Nelson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 8:50 · GB 23 · Score 29-15
(8:50) 68-L.Davis and 67-D.Kilgore reported in as eligible. 21-F.Gore right end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 8:41 · GB 2 · Score 30-15
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 6:09 · SF 10 · Score 30-21
(6:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-Ja.Jones for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 6:05 · SF 2 · Score 30-22
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
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.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Arian Smith (SF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Green Bay Packers on 2012-09-09?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Green Bay Packers 30-22 in Week 1, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 3, Green Bay Packers 0; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 13, Green Bay Packers 7; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 7, Green Bay Packers 15; Final: San Francisco 49ers 30, Green Bay Packers 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Green Bay Packers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — R. Moss (A. Smith pass) (Q2 11:14) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Finley (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 4:43) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — V. Davis (A. Smith pass) (Q3 8:21) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (Q4 11:35) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (Q4 8:50) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q4 6:09) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q1 4:58, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q2 0:59, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Green Bay Packers?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 50.8% completion, +6.3% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +6.87 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 55.6% completion, +12.3% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +11.13 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Green Bay Packers?
Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.13 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+2.85 EPA): (11:14) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 84-R.Moss for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Now 1-0 W
Green Bay Packers
Now 0-1 L
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