Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 45–3 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 3–17 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Arian Smith
- Top passer
- Arian Smith
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:10) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right intended for 19-D.Jones INTERCEPTED by 2…
- Game date
- 2012-10-07
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Buffalo Bills 45–3 on 2012-10-07. Arian Smith posted a game-high +16.82 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 3 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 45 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills(7:29) 2-D.Akers 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(10:50) 9-R.Lindell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
(10:02) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-K.Williams for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 15. 15-yds YAC
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(:29) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 15-M.Crabtree for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in endzone. 0-yds YAC
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(9:11) 67-D.Kilgore, 68-L.Davis and 92-W.Tukuafu reported in as eligible. 21-F.Gore up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(14:16) A.Smith in at QB (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 82-M.Manningham for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(10:00) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(1:17) 24-A.Dixon right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
SFSan Francisco 49ersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 7:29FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 0-3
(7:29) 2-D.Akers 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 10:50FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 13
- Score
- 3-3
(10:50) 9-R.Lindell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 10:02TD Kristian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 43
- Score
- 3-9
(10:02) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-K.Williams for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 15. 15-yds YAC
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 9:54XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 3-10
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:29TD MCM. CrabtreePoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 28
- Score
- 3-16
(:29) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 15-M.Crabtree for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in endzone. 0-yds YAC
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:24XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 3-17
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 9:11TD Frank Gore Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 3-23
(9:11) 67-D.Kilgore, 68-L.Davis and 92-W.Tukuafu reported in as eligible. 21-F.Gore up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 9:06XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 3-24
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 14:16TD MMM. ManninghamPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 10
- Score
- 3-30
(14:16) A.Smith in at QB (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 82-M.Manningham for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 14:12XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 3-31
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 10:00TD CKC. KaepernickPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 16
- Score
- 3-37
(10:00) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 9:55XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 3-38
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 1:17TD ADA. DixonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 3
- Score
- 3-44
(1:17) 24-A.Dixon right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 1:11XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 3-45
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Arian Smith · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +16.82 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play - 2M. Crabtree · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +8.50 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 3V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.55 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 4K. Hunter · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +5.45 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 5Kristian Williams · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.53 EPA/play
- 6Frank Gore Jr. · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +3.60 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 7
Thomas Graham Jr. · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play - 8Arian Smith · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +3.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.46 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 (+16.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.60 EPA per play.
Arian Smith's top snap (+4.04 EPA): (10:02) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-K.Williams for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 15. 15-yds YAC
Biggest single play (-4.26 EPA): R. Fitzpatrick — (7:10) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right intended for 19-D.Jones INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Culliver at SF 2. 29-C.Culliver to SF 6 for 4 yards (19-D.Jones).
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) · 28 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +15.0% CPOE · +0.60 EPA/play · +16.82 total EPA
- R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) · 28 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +1.3% CPOE · -0.44 EPA/play · -12.28 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.141 | +0.398 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.1% | 64.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.438 | +0.535 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.046 | +0.459 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.398 | +0.141 |
| Defensive success rate | 35.3% | 60.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
San Francisco 49ers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.40 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: -0.14 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.40 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, -9.00 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 10 drives, +33.85 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 — Kristian Williams (Arian Smith pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — M. Crabtree (Arian Smith pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Frank Gore Jr.
- San Francisco 49ers — M. Manningham (Arian Smith pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — C. Kaepernick
- San Francisco 49ers — A. Dixon
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
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 BUF 1 (Q1 7:29) — (7:29) 2-D.Akers 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the SF 13 (Q2 10:50) — (10:50) 9-R.Lindell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the BUF 43 (Q2 10:02) — (10:02) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-K.Williams for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 15. 15-yds YAC; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 9:54) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the BUF 28 (Q2 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 15-M.Crabtree for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in endzone. 0-yds YAC; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 0:24) — 2-D.Akers extra point 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 BUF 1 (Q3 9:11) — (9:11) 67-D.Kilgore, 68-L.Davis and 92-W.Tukuafu reported in as eligible. 21-F.Gore up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 9:06) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 21–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the BUF 10 (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) A.Smith in at QB (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 82-M.Manningham for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 14:12) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the BUF 16 (Q4 10:00) — (10:00) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 9:55) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) 24-A.Dixon right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 1:11) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 10:02) — (10:02) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-K.Williams for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 15. 15-yds YAC
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 10:02) — (10:02) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 85-V.Davis pushed ob at BUF 8 for 53 yards (23-A.Williams). Caught at BUF 28. 20-yds YAC
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 7:25) — 2-D.Akers kicks 68 yards from SF 35 to BUF -3. 21-L.McKelvin to SF 44 for 59 yards (26-T.Brock).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 0:58) — (:58) 7-C.Kaepernick left end to BUF 20 for 6 yards (50-N.Barnett). FUMBLES (50-N.Barnett), RECOVERED by BUF-99-M.Dareus at BUF 17. 99-M.Dareus to BUF 17 for no gain (46-D.Walker). 3-yds of loose ball
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 84-S.Chandler to BUF 32 for 11 yards (52-P.Willis). FUMBLES (52-P.Willis), RECOVERED by SF-38-D.Goldson at BUF 33. 38-D.Goldson to BUF 28 for 5 yard
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 7:10) — (7:10) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right intended for 19-D.Jones INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Culliver at SF 2. 29-C.Culliver to SF 6 for 4 yards (19-D.Jones).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 10:02) — (10:02) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-K.Williams for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 15. 15-yds YAC
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 15-M.Crabtree for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in endzone. 0-yds YAC
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 10:50) — (10:50) 67-D.Kilgore, 68-L.Davis and 92-W.Tukuafu reported in as eligible. 11-A.Smith left end to BUF 21 for 17 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 7:29 · BUF 1 · Score 0-3
(7:29) 2-D.Akers 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 10:50 · SF 13 · Score 3-3
(10:50) 9-R.Lindell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 10:02 · BUF 43 · Score 3-9
(10:02) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-K.Williams for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 15. 15-yds YAC - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 9:54 · BUF 2 · Score 3-10
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 0:29 · BUF 28 · Score 3-16
(:29) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 15-M.Crabtree for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in endzone. 0-yds YAC - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 0:24 · BUF 2 · Score 3-17
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 9:11 · BUF 1 · Score 3-23
(9:11) 67-D.Kilgore, 68-L.Davis and 92-W.Tukuafu reported in as eligible. 21-F.Gore up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 9:06 · BUF 2 · Score 3-24
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 14:16 · BUF 10 · Score 3-30
(14:16) A.Smith in at QB (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 82-M.Manningham for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 14:12 · BUF 2 · Score 3-31
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 10:00 · BUF 16 · Score 3-37
(10:00) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 9:55 · BUF 2 · Score 3-38
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 1:17 · BUF 3 · Score 3-44
(1:17) 24-A.Dixon right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 1:11 · BUF 2 · Score 3-45
2-D.Akers extra point 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.
- Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Arian Smith (SF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs San Francisco 49ers on 2012-10-07?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Buffalo Bills 45-3 in Week 5, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 0, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q2: Buffalo Bills 3, San Francisco 49ers 14; Q3: Buffalo Bills 0, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q4: Buffalo Bills 0, San Francisco 49ers 21; Final: Buffalo Bills 3, San Francisco 49ers 45.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — K. Williams (A. Smith pass) (Q2 10:02) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — M. Crabtree (A. Smith pass) (Q2 0:29) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (Q3 9:11) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — M. Manningham (A. Smith pass) (Q4 14:16) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — C. Kaepernick (Q4 10:00) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Dixon (Q4 1:17) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q1 7:29, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 10:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs San Francisco 49ers?
Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 64.3% completion, +15.0% CPOE, +0.60 EPA per dropback, +16.82 total passing EPA. R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills), 57.1% completion, +1.3% CPOE, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -12.28 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs San Francisco 49ers?
Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.82 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+4.04 EPA): (10:02) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-K.Williams for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 15. 15-yds YAC.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
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