Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 45–31 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 21–24 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Crabtree
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:04) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short left intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 37…
- Game date
- 2013-01-12
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Green Bay Packers 45–31 on 2013-01-12. M. Crabtree posted a game-high +12.77 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 31 | |
| 7 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 45 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
M. Crabtree · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +12.77 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play - 2

Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +9.76 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play - 3
C. Kaepernick · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +8.40 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 4
C. Kaepernick · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +7.97 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play - 5

Justin Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.57 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play - 6

Demone Harris · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +3.45 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play - 7

Frank Gore Jr. · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play - 8
Gary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.35 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
M. Crabtree — SF · Receiving
M. Crabtree posted the highest total EPA (+12.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +1.16 EPA per play.
M. Crabtree's top snap (+3.57 EPA): (11:04) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short middle to 15-M.Crabtree for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at GB 9. 9-yds YAC
Biggest single play (-9.40 EPA): C. Kaepernick — (13:04) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short left intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 37-S.Shields at GB 48. 37-S.Shields for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 44 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · +4.7% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +9.76 total EPA
C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · -4.2% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +8.40 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.234 | +0.299 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.9% | 51.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.222 | +0.233 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.385 | +0.342 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.299 | -0.234 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.0% | 46.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
San Francisco 49ers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.30 vs +0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.23 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.30 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +17.81 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, +29.34 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Green Bay Packers — S. Shields
San Francisco 49ers — C. Kaepernick 
Green Bay Packers — Demone Harris
San Francisco 49ers — M. Crabtree (C. Kaepernick pass)
San Francisco 49ers — M. Crabtree (C. Kaepernick pass) 
Green Bay Packers — Justin Jones (Aaron Rodgers pass)
San Francisco 49ers — C. Kaepernick 
San Francisco 49ers — Frank Gore Jr.
San Francisco 49ers — A. Dixon
Green Bay Packers — Gary Jennings (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Field goals
San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers 
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 53 (Q1 13:04); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 12:48) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the GB 20 (Q1 9:09) — (9:09) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 9:01) — 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 18 (Q1 0:29) — (:29) (No Huddle) 26-D.Harris up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 0:29) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 17–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the GB 12 (Q2 11:04) — (11:04) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short middle to 15-M.Crabtree for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at GB 9. 9-yds YAC; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 10:59) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the GB 20 (Q2 5:33) — (5:33) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep left to 15-M.Crabtree for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line. 0-yds YAC; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 5:26) — 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 20 (Q2 2:39) — (2:39) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 89-J.Jones for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line. 0-yds YAC; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 2:33) — 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 18 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 2-D.Akers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the SF 13 (Q3 8:38) — (8:38) 2-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the GB 56 (Q3 7:16) — (7:16) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick right end for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 7:07) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 67-D.Kilgore and 68-L.Davis reported in as eligible. 21-F.Gore right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 14:57) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q4 3:42); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 3:34) — 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 3 (Q4 1:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 85-G.Jennings for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 0:57) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 13:04) — (13:04) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short left intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 37-S.Shields at GB 48. 37-S.Shields for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 7:16) — (7:16) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick right end for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 11:52) — (11:52) 4-A.Lee punts 40 yards to GB 10, Center-86-B.Jennings. 10-J.Ross MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by SF-27-C.Spillman at GB 9. 27-C.Spillman to GB 9 for no gain (10-J.Ross). A.Lee credited with 41-yard
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 11:04) — (11:04) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short middle to 15-M.Crabtree for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at GB 9. 9-yds YAC
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones to SF 18 for 44 yards (29-C.Culliver). Caught at SF 18. 0-yds YAC
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 13:04) — (13:04) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short left intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 37-S.Shields at GB 48. 37-S.Shields for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 11:52) — (11:52) 4-A.Lee punts 40 yards to GB 10, Center-86-B.Jennings. 10-J.Ross MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by SF-27-C.Spillman at GB 9. 27-C.Spillman to GB 9 for no gain (10-J.Ross). A.Lee credited with 41-yard
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 7:16) — (7:16) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick right end for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones to SF 18 for 44 yards (29-C.Culliver). Caught at SF 18. 0-yds YAC
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 13:04 · GB 53 · Score 6-0
(13:04) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short left intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 37-S.Shields at GB 48. 37-S.Shields for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 12:48 · SF 2 · Score 7-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 9:09 · GB 20 · Score 7-6
(9:09) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 9:01 · GB 2 · Score 7-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 0:29 · SF 18 · Score 13-7
(:29) (No Huddle) 26-D.Harris up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 0:29 · SF 2 · Score 14-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 11:04 · GB 12 · Score 14-13
(11:04) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short middle to 15-M.Crabtree for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at GB 9. 9-yds YAC
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 10:59 · GB 2 · Score 14-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 5:33 · GB 20 · Score 14-20
(5:33) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep left to 15-M.Crabtree for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line. 0-yds YAC
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 5:26 · GB 2 · Score 14-21
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 2:39 · SF 20 · Score 20-21
(2:39) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 89-J.Jones for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line. 0-yds YAC
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 2:33 · SF 2 · Score 21-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · GB 18 · Score 21-24
(:03) 2-D.Akers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 8:38 · SF 13 · Score 24-24
(8:38) 2-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 7:16 · GB 56 · Score 24-30
(7:16) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick right end for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 7:07 · GB 2 · Score 24-31
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · GB 2 · Score 24-37
(15:00) 67-D.Kilgore and 68-L.Davis reported in as eligible. 21-F.Gore right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 14:57 · GB 2 · Score 24-38
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 3:42 · GB 2 · Score 24-44
(3:42) 24-A.Dixon right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 3:34 · GB 2 · Score 24-45
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 1:07 · SF 3 · Score 30-45
(1:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 85-G.Jennings for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 0:57 · SF 2 · Score 31-45
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.
- M. Crabtree (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- C. Kaepernick (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs San Francisco 49ers on 2013-01-12?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Green Bay Packers 45-31 in Wild Card, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 14, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 7, San Francisco 49ers 17; Q3: Green Bay Packers 3, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, San Francisco 49ers 14; Final: Green Bay Packers 31, San Francisco 49ers 45.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs San Francisco 49ers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — S. Shields (Q1 13:04) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — C. Kaepernick (Q1 9:09) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Harris (Q1 0:29) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — M. Crabtree (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q2 11:04) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — M. Crabtree (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q2 5:33) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 2:39) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — C. Kaepernick (Q3 7:16) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (Q4 15:00) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Dixon (Q4 3:42) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 1:07) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 8:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs San Francisco 49ers?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 59.1% completion, +4.7% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +9.76 total passing EPA. C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers), 47.2% completion, -4.2% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +8.40 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs San Francisco 49ers?
M. Crabtree (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.77 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+3.57 EPA): (11:04) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short middle to 15-M.Crabtree for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at GB 9. 9-yds YAC.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 12-5 Now 12-6 L
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 11-4 Now 12-4 W