Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 31–21 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- Tied 14–14 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Kaepernick
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 55-A.B…
- Game date
- 2012-11-25
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the New Orleans Saints 31–21 on 2012-11-25. C. Kaepernick posted a game-high +10.19 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SFSan Francisco 49ers(7:28) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(1:56) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 85-D.Thomas for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 4
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(7:58) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 10, YAC 0
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 55-A.Brooks at 50. 55-A.Brooks for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(12:24) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 21-F.Gore for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 5
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(11:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 12-M.Colston INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Whitner at NO 42. 31-D.Whitner for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NO-12-M.Colston was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(7:24) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 45-J.Collins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, YAC 2
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(7:53) 2-D.Akers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 7:28TD CKC. KaepernickPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 7
- Score
- 6-0
(7:28) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 7:21XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-0
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 1:56TD Drake ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 6
- Score
- 7-6
(1:56) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 85-D.Thomas for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 4
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 1:45XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 7-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 7:58TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 10
- Score
- 7-13
(7:58) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 10, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 7:53XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 7-14
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:31TD ABA. BrooksPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 56
- Score
- 13-14
(:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 55-A.Brooks at 50. 55-A.Brooks for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:22XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 14-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 12:24TD Frank Gore Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 20-14
(12:24) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 21-F.Gore for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 5
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 12:17XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 21-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 11:42TD DWD. WhitnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 78
- Score
- 27-14
(11:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 12-M.Colston INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Whitner at NO 42. 31-D.Whitner for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NO-12-M.Colston was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 11:30XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 28-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:24TD JCJ. CollinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 28-20
(7:24) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 45-J.Collins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, YAC 2
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:19XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 28-21
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 7:53FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 9
- Score
- 31-21
(7:53) 2-D.Akers 27 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).
- 1C. Kaepernick · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +10.19 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2
Devontez Walker · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +7.82 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.61 EPA/play - 3M. Manningham · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 4Blake Miller · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 5J. Collins · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 6M. Crabtree · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 7Drake Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 8K. Hunter · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +0.83 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.21 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
C. Kaepernick — SF · Passing
C. Kaepernick posted the highest total EPA (+10.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
C. Kaepernick's top snap (+3.99 EPA): (13:40) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep left to 46-D.Walker pushed ob at NO 27 for 45 yards (27-M.Jenkins) [98-S.Ellis]. Pass 23, YAC 22
Biggest single play (-8.00 EPA): D. Brees — (:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 55-A.Brooks at 50. 55-A.Brooks for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 49 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · -0.7% CPOE · -0.40 EPA/play · -19.81 total EPA
- C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) · 29 dropbacks · 55.2% completion · +3.2% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +10.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.015 | -0.179 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.8% | 47.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.351 | -0.404 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.112 | -0.139 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.179 | +0.015 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.9% | 61.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, San Francisco 49ers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.01 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.18 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 14 drives, -15.20 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, -1.16 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — C. Kaepernick
- New Orleans Saints — Drake Thomas (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — A. Brooks
- San Francisco 49ers — Frank Gore Jr. (C. Kaepernick pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Whitner
- New Orleans Saints — J. Collins (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NO 7 (Q1 7:28) — (7:28) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 7:21) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SF 6 (Q1 1:56) — (1:56) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 85-D.Thomas for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 4; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 1:45) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SF 10 (Q2 7:58) — (7:58) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 10, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 7:53) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SF 56 (Q2 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 55-A.Brooks at 50. 55-A.Brooks for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 0:22) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q3 12:24) — (12:24) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 21-F.Gore for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 5; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 12:17) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SF 78 (Q3 11:42); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 11:30) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SF 2 (Q3 7:24) — (7:24) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 45-J.Collins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, YAC 2; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 7:19) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the NO 9 (Q4 7:53) — (7:53) 2-D.Akers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 55-A.Brooks at 50. 55-A.Brooks for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 8:50) — (8:50) 6-T.Morstead punts 47 yards to SF 12, Center-47-J.Drescher. 19-T.Ginn MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NO-25-R.Bush at SF 11. 25-R.Bush to SF 11 for no gain (19-T.Ginn).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 13:40) — (13:40) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep left to 46-D.Walker pushed ob at NO 27 for 45 yards (27-M.Jenkins) [98-S.Ellis]. Pass 23, YAC 22
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 11:42) — (11:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 12-M.Colston INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Whitner at NO 42. 31-D.Whitner for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NO-12-M.Colston was injured during the play. His retu
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 8:45) — (8:45) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 82-M.Manningham pushed ob at NO 20 for 40 yards (27-M.Jenkins). Pass 4, YAC 36
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 55-A.Brooks at 50. 55-A.Brooks for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 11:42) — (11:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 12-M.Colston INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Whitner at NO 42. 31-D.Whitner for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NO-12-M.Colston was injured during the play. His retu
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 8:50) — (8:50) 6-T.Morstead punts 47 yards to SF 12, Center-47-J.Drescher. 19-T.Ginn MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NO-25-R.Bush at SF 11. 25-R.Bush to SF 11 for no gain (19-T.Ginn).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 13:40) — (13:40) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep left to 46-D.Walker pushed ob at NO 27 for 45 yards (27-M.Jenkins) [98-S.Ellis]. Pass 23, YAC 22
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 7:28 · NO 7 · Score 6-0
(7:28) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 7:21 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 1:56 · SF 6 · Score 7-6
(1:56) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 85-D.Thomas for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 4 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 1:45 · SF 2 · Score 7-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 7:58 · SF 10 · Score 7-13
(7:58) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 10, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 7:53 · SF 2 · Score 7-14
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 0:31 · SF 56 · Score 13-14
(:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 55-A.Brooks at 50. 55-A.Brooks for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 0:22 · NO 2 · Score 14-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 12:24 · NO 6 · Score 20-14
(12:24) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 21-F.Gore for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 5 - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 12:17 · NO 2 · Score 21-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 11:42 · SF 78 · Score 27-14
(11:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 12-M.Colston INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Whitner at NO 42. 31-D.Whitner for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NO-12-M.Colston was injured during the play. His retu - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 11:30 · NO 2 · Score 28-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 7:24 · SF 2 · Score 28-20
(7:24) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 45-J.Collins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, YAC 2 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 7:19 · SF 2 · Score 28-21
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 7:53 · NO 9 · Score 31-21
(7:53) 2-D.Akers 27 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.
- C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Kaepernick (SF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs New Orleans Saints on 2012-11-25?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the New Orleans Saints 31-21 in Week 12, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 14, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Final: San Francisco 49ers 31, New Orleans Saints 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs New Orleans Saints?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — C. Kaepernick (Q1 7:28) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q1 1:56) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q2 7:58) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Brooks (Q2 0:31) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q3 12:24) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — D. Whitner (Q3 11:42) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Collins (D. Brees pass) (Q3 7:24) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q4 7:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 53.1% completion, -0.7% CPOE, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -19.81 total passing EPA. C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers), 55.2% completion, +3.2% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +10.19 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs New Orleans Saints?
C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.19 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+3.99 EPA): (13:40) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep left to 46-D.Walker pushed ob at NO 27 for 45 yards (27-M.Jenkins) [98-S.Ellis]. Pass 23, YAC 22.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 7-2 Now 8-2 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L
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