Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 24–13 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- San Francisco 49ers 3–17 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Ponder
- Top passer
- Arian Smith
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:10) 21-F.Gore right guard to 50 for 7 yards (33-J.Sanford). Minnesota challenged the r…
- Game date
- 2012-09-23
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the San Francisco 49ers 24–13 on 2012-09-23. C. Ponder posted a game-high +16.65 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SFSan Francisco 49ers(7:25) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(12:17) 2-D.Akers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(5:39) 7-C.Ponder scrambles up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(:04) 3-B.Walsh 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(12:50) 2-D.Akers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(6:21) 67-D.Kilgore, 68-L.Davis and 92-W.Tukuafu reported in as eligible. 11-A.Smith pass short right to 85-V.Davis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(14:22) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short middle to 82-K.Rudolph for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 7:25TD KRK. RudolphPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 1
- Score
- 0-6
(7:25) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 7:20XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 12:17FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 11
- Score
- 3-7
(12:17) 2-D.Akers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 5:39TD CPC. PonderPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 23
- Score
- 3-13
(5:39) 7-C.Ponder scrambles up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 5:29XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 3-14
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:04FG BWB. WalshPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 34
- Score
- 3-17
(:04) 3-B.Walsh 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 12:50FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 11
- Score
- 6-17
(12:50) 2-D.Akers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 6:21TD VDV. DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 12-17
(6:21) 67-D.Kilgore, 68-L.Davis and 92-W.Tukuafu reported in as eligible. 11-A.Smith pass short right to 85-V.Davis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 6:17XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 13-17
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 14:22TD KRK. RudolphPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 13-23
(14:22) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short middle to 82-K.Rudolph for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 14:17XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 13-24
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Ponder · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +16.65 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2Pressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.99 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 3K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.07 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 4V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.99 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 5M. Manningham · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 6D. Aromashodu · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 7Pressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +0.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 8M. Crabtree · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +0.63 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.08 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. Ponder — MIN · Passing
C. Ponder posted the highest total EPA (+16.65) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
C. Ponder's top snap (+2.60 EPA): (5:39) 7-C.Ponder scrambles up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-4.57 EPA): Frank Gore Jr. — (14:10) 21-F.Gore right guard to 50 for 7 yards (33-J.Sanford). Minnesota challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 21-F.Gore right guard to 50 for 7 yards (33-J.San
Quarterback report card
Arian Smith led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 42 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +1.9% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.13 total EPA- C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -8.3% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +16.65 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.015 | +0.077 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.1% | 44.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.003 | +0.406 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.333 | -0.269 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.077 | +0.015 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.4% | 47.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.01 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.08 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +7.08 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 10 drives, -1.07 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (C. Ponder pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — C. Ponder
- San Francisco 49ers — V. Davis (Arian Smith pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (C. Ponder pass)
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q1 7:25) — (7:25) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 7:20) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the MIN 11 (Q2 12:17) — (12:17) 2-D.Akers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the SF 23 (Q2 5:39) — (5:39) 7-C.Ponder scrambles up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 5:29) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the SF 34 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 3-B.Walsh 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 10–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the MIN 11 (Q3 12:50) — (12:50) 2-D.Akers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q3 6:21) — (6:21) 67-D.Kilgore, 68-L.Davis and 92-W.Tukuafu reported in as eligible. 11-A.Smith pass short right to 85-V.Davis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 6:17) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the SF 2 (Q4 14:22) — (14:22) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short middle to 82-K.Rudolph for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 14:17) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 14:10) — (14:10) 21-F.Gore right guard to 50 for 7 yards (33-J.Sanford). Minnesota challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 21-F.Gore right guard to 50 for 7 yards (33-J.San
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 6:22) — (6:22) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 19-D.Aromashodu to SF 23 for 11 yards (25-T.Brown).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 7:25) — (7:25) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:45) — (9:45) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short middle to 82-K.Rudolph to SF 7 for 11 yards (31-D.Whitner).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 11:46) — (11:46) 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 12-P.Harvin to SF 45 for 2 yards (29-C.Culliver; 53-N.Bowman). PENALTY on SF-29-C.Culliver, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at SF 45.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 14:10) — (14:10) 21-F.Gore right guard to 50 for 7 yards (33-J.Sanford). Minnesota challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 21-F.Gore right guard to 50 for 7 yards (33-J.San
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 15:00) — 3-B.Walsh kicks 73 yards from MIN 35 to SF -8. 10-K.Williams to MIN 14 for 94 yards (33-J.Sanford).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:33) — (3:33) 32-T.Gerhart up the middle to SF 35 for no gain (95-R.Jean Francois; 55-A.Brooks). San Francisco challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 32-T.Gerhart up the
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right intended for 15-M.Crabtree INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Robinson at MIN 32. 21-J.Robinson to SF 44 for 24 yards (76-A.Davis).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 7:25 · SF 1 · Score 0-6
(7:25) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 7:20 · SF 2 · Score 0-7
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 12:17 · MIN 11 · Score 3-7
(12:17) 2-D.Akers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 5:39 · SF 23 · Score 3-13
(5:39) 7-C.Ponder scrambles up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 5:29 · SF 2 · Score 3-14
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · SF 34 · Score 3-17
(:04) 3-B.Walsh 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 12:50 · MIN 11 · Score 6-17
(12:50) 2-D.Akers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 6:21 · MIN 1 · Score 12-17
(6:21) 67-D.Kilgore, 68-L.Davis and 92-W.Tukuafu reported in as eligible. 11-A.Smith pass short right to 85-V.Davis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 6:17 · MIN 2 · Score 13-17
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 14:22 · SF 2 · Score 13-23
(14:22) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short middle to 82-K.Rudolph for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 14:17 · SF 2 · Score 13-24
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Ponder (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2012-09-23?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the San Francisco 49ers 24-13 in Week 3, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 3, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 10, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: San Francisco 49ers 13, Minnesota Vikings 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (C. Ponder pass) (Q1 7:25) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Ponder (Q2 5:39) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — V. Davis (A. Smith pass) (Q3 6:21) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (C. Ponder pass) (Q4 14:22) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q2 12:17, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q3 12:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 57.1% completion, +1.9% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.13 total passing EPA. C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 51.2% completion, -8.3% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +16.65 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Minnesota Vikings?
C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.65 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+2.60 EPA): (5:39) 7-C.Ponder scrambles up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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