Lions 19–27 49ers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2012

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers?

M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 51.4% completion, -6.3% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +8.23 total passing EPA. A. Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 55.6% completion, -3.8% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +9.75 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers?

A. Smith (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.75 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+3.14 EPA): (3:11) 92-W.Tukuafu reported in as eligible. 11-A.Smith pass short right to 85-V.Davis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at DET 17. 17-yds YAC.

Quick answer

Winner: San Francisco 49ers
Final score: San Francisco 49ers 27–19 Detroit Lions
Halftime: Detroit Lions 6–14 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Arian Smith
Top passer: Matthew Stafford
Biggest EPA play: 4-J.Hanson kicks 66 yards from DET 35 to SF -1. 32-K.Hunter to SF 25 for 26 yards (59-T.Wh…
Game date: 2012-09-16

Game summary

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Detroit Lions 27–19 on 2012-09-16. Arian Smith posted a game-high +9.75 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Detroit Lions	6	0	3	10	0	19
San Francisco 49ers	7	7	3	10	0	27

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DETDetroit Lions

+3DET 30

+3SF 30

SF 9

+1SF 2

SFSan Francisco 49ers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 12:29TD
VDV. Davis
Points+6
Yard line
DET 21
Score
0-6
(12:29) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 85-V.Davis for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 12:25XP
DAD. Akers
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
0-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 7:51FG
Jake Hanson
Points+3
Yard line
SF 20
Score
3-7
(7:51) 4-J.Hanson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 6:47FG
Jake Hanson
Points+3
Yard line
SF 23
Score
6-7
(6:47) 4-J.Hanson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 15:00TD
Frank Gore Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
DET 1
Score
6-13
(15:00) 68-L.Davis and 92-W.Tukuafu reported in as eligible. 21-F.Gore left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 14:57XP
DAD. Akers
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
6-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 9:46FG
DAD. Akers
Points+3
Yard line
DET 18
Score
6-17
(9:46) 2-D.Akers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 3:44FG
Jake Hanson
Points+3
Yard line
SF 22
Score
9-17
(3:44) 4-J.Hanson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 14:47FG
DAD. Akers
Points+3
Yard line
DET 30
Score
9-20
(14:47) 2-D.Akers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 9:21FG
Jake Hanson
Points+3
Yard line
SF 30
Score
12-20
(9:21) 4-J.Hanson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 3:11TD
VDV. Davis
Points+6
Yard line
DET 23
Score
12-26
(3:11) 92-W.Tukuafu reported in as eligible. 11-A.Smith pass short right to 85-V.Davis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at DET 17. 17-yds YAC
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 3:04XP
DAD. Akers
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
12-27
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 1:35TD
BPB. Pettigrew
Points+6
Yard line
SF 9
Score
18-27
(1:35) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 87-B.Pettigrew for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 1:29XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
SF 2
Score
19-27
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Arian Smith · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +9.75 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
2Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +8.23 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
3V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +6.64 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
4M. Crabtree · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.04 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
5Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.24 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
6Jaheim Bell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
7B. Pettigrew · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
8M. Manningham · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.22 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 (+9.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.

Arian Smith's top snap (+3.14 EPA): (3:11) 92-W.Tukuafu reported in as eligible. 11-A.Smith pass short right to 85-V.Davis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at DET 17. 17-yds YAC

Biggest single play (-4.83 EPA): Jake Hanson — 4-J.Hanson kicks 66 yards from DET 35 to SF -1. 32-K.Hunter to SF 25 for 26 yards (59-T.Whitehead). FUMBLES (59-T.Whitehead), RECOVERED by DET-10-K.Osgood at SF 25. 10-K.Osgood to SF 25 for no gain (9

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) · 37 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · -6.3% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +8.23 total EPA
Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -3.8% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +9.75 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Detroit Lions	San Francisco 49ers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.067	+0.124
Offensive success rate	40.5%	51.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.222	+0.271
Rush EPA/play	-0.176	+0.112
Defensive EPA/play	-0.124	-0.067
Defensive success rate	48.8%	59.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

San Francisco 49ers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Detroit Lions: +0.07 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
San Francisco 49ers: +0.12 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 10 drives, +5.27 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
San Francisco 49ers: 10 drives, +9.92 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

San Francisco 49ers — V. Davis (Arian Smith pass) (Q1 12:29)
San Francisco 49ers — Frank Gore Jr. (Q2 15:00)
San Francisco 49ers — V. Davis (Arian Smith pass) (Q4 3:11)
Detroit Lions — B. Pettigrew (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q4 1:35)

Field goals

Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q1 7:51)
Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q1 6:47)
San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers (Q3 9:46)
Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q3 3:44)
San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers (Q4 14:47)
Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q4 9:21)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–6. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the DET 21 (Q1 12:29) — (12:29) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 85-V.Davis for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 12:25) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the SF 20 (Q1 7:51) — (7:51) 4-J.Hanson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the SF 23 (Q1 6:47) — (6:47) 4-J.Hanson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham..

The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 68-L.Davis and 92-W.Tukuafu reported in as eligible. 21-F.Gore left guard 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..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the DET 18 (Q3 9:46) — (9:46) 2-D.Akers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the SF 22 (Q3 3:44) — (3:44) 4-J.Hanson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the DET 30 (Q4 14:47) — (14:47) 2-D.Akers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the SF 30 (Q4 9:21) — (9:21) 4-J.Hanson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the DET 23 (Q4 3:11); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 3:04) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SF 9 (Q4 1:35) — (1:35) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 87-B.Pettigrew for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 1:29) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

San Francisco 49ers (Q1 7:47) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 66 yards from DET 35 to SF -1. 32-K.Hunter to SF 25 for 26 yards (59-T.Whitehead). FUMBLES (59-T.Whitehead), RECOVERED by DET-10-K.Osgood at SF 25. 10-K.Osgood to SF 25 for no gain (9 [WPA -14.8% · EPA -4.83]
Detroit Lions (Q1 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle intended for 16-T.Young INTERCEPTED by 38-D.Goldson at DET 43. 38-D.Goldson to DET 23 for 20 yards (76-J.Backus). [WPA -12.1% · EPA -3.44]
San Francisco 49ers (Q1 13:32) — (13:32) 82-M.Manningham right end pushed ob at DET 38 for 29 yards (31-D.Florence). [WPA +7.9% · EPA +2.22]
Detroit Lions (Q1 9:26) — (9:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete deep right to 16-T.Young (29-C.Culliver). PENALTY on SF-29-C.Culliver, Defensive Pass Interference, 33 yards, enforced at DET 41 - No Play. [WPA +6.9% · EPA +3.31]
Detroit Lions (Q2 2:58) — (2:58) 4-J.Hanson 40 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. [WPA -6.8% · EPA -3.61]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

San Francisco 49ers (Q1 7:47) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 66 yards from DET 35 to SF -1. 32-K.Hunter to SF 25 for 26 yards (59-T.Whitehead). FUMBLES (59-T.Whitehead), RECOVERED by DET-10-K.Osgood at SF 25. 10-K.Osgood to SF 25 for no gain (9 [WPA -14.8% · EPA -4.83]
Detroit Lions (Q4 1:35) — (1:35) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 87-B.Pettigrew for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.4% · EPA +3.90]
Detroit Lions (Q2 2:58) — (2:58) 4-J.Hanson 40 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. [WPA -6.8% · EPA -3.61]
Detroit Lions (Q4 2:32) — (2:32) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 35-J.Bell pushed ob at SF 37 for 50 yards (25-T.Brown). Caught at DET 10. 53-yards YAC [WPA +0.2% · EPA +3.45]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 12:29 · DET 21 · Score 0-6
(12:29) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 85-V.Davis for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 12:25 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 7:51 · SF 20 · Score 3-7
(7:51) 4-J.Hanson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 6:47 · SF 23 · Score 6-7
(6:47) 4-J.Hanson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · DET 1 · Score 6-13
(15:00) 68-L.Davis and 92-W.Tukuafu reported in as eligible. 21-F.Gore left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 14:57 · DET 2 · Score 6-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 9:46 · DET 18 · Score 6-17
(9:46) 2-D.Akers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 3:44 · SF 22 · Score 9-17
(3:44) 4-J.Hanson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 14:47 · DET 30 · Score 9-20
(14:47) 2-D.Akers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 9:21 · SF 30 · Score 12-20
(9:21) 4-J.Hanson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 3:11 · DET 23 · Score 12-26
(3:11) 92-W.Tukuafu reported in as eligible. 11-A.Smith pass short right to 85-V.Davis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at DET 17. 17-yds YAC
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 3:04 · DET 2 · Score 12-27
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 1:35 · SF 9 · Score 18-27
(1:35) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 87-B.Pettigrew for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 1:29 · SF 2 · Score 19-27
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.

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.
Matthew Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Arian Smith (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers on 2012-09-16?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Detroit Lions 27-19 in Week 2, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers?

Q1: Detroit Lions 6, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q2: Detroit Lions 0, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q3: Detroit Lions 3, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q4: Detroit Lions 10, San Francisco 49ers 10; Final: Detroit Lions 19, San Francisco 49ers 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers?

San Francisco 49ers touchdown — V. Davis (A. Smith pass) (Q1 12:29) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (Q2 15:00) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — V. Davis (A. Smith pass) (Q4 3:11) Detroit Lions touchdown — B. Pettigrew (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 1:35) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 7:51, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 6:47, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q3 9:46, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 3:44, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q4 14:47, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 9:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers?

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 51.4% completion, -6.3% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +8.23 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 55.6% completion, -3.8% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +9.75 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers?

Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.75 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+3.14 EPA): (3:11) 92-W.Tukuafu reported in as eligible. 11-A.Smith pass short right to 85-V.Davis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at DET 17. 17-yds YAC.

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

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