Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 23–20 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- San Francisco 49ers 10–20 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Kerley
- Top passer
- C. Palmer
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:07) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer sacked at SF 16 for 0 yards (58-E.Harold). FUMBLES (58-E.Haro…
- Game date
- 2016-11-13
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the San Francisco 49ers 23–20 on 2016-11-13. J. Kerley posted a game-high +8.36 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
(4:00) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 31-D.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley.
(14:53) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-55-A.Brooks, Defensive Offside, declined. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley.
(12:20) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 17-J.Kerley for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
(8:34) 7-C.Catanzaro 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley.
(1:37) 4-P.Dawson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
(:02) 7-C.Catanzaro 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley.
(8:46) 4-P.Dawson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
(2:00) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 7-C.Catanzaro 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 4:00TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 3
- Score
- 0-6
(4:00) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 31-D.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 3:55XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 0-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 14:53TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 18
- Score
- 0-13
(14:53) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-55-A.Brooks, Defensive Offside, declined. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 14:42XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 0-14
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 12:20TD JKJ. KerleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 17
- Score
- 6-14
(12:20) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 17-J.Kerley for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 12:12XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-14
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 8:34FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 21
- Score
- 7-17
(8:34) 7-C.Catanzaro 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 1:37FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 30
- Score
- 10-17
(1:37) 4-P.Dawson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:02FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 1
- Score
- 10-20
(:02) 7-C.Catanzaro 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 8:46FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 35
- Score
- 13-20
(8:46) 4-P.Dawson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 2:00TD CKC. KaepernickPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 4
- Score
- 19-20
(2:00) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 1:55XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 20-20
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 0:03FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 16
- Score
- 20-23
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 7-C.Catanzaro 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Kerley · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +8.36 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 2M. Floyd · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.58 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 3V. McDonald · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.57 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 4Dyontae Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 5C. Kaepernick · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +3.66 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 6L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 7C. Kaepernick · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.34 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 8C. Palmer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +1.95 total EPA · 55 snaps · +0.04 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
J. Kerley — SF · Receiving
J. Kerley posted the highest total EPA (+8.36) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.19 EPA per play.
J. Kerley's top snap (+3.63 EPA): (:10) 9-R.Quigley punts 50 yards to SF 22, Center-46-A.Brewer. 17-J.Kerley to SF 47 for 25 yards (9-R.Quigley). FUMBLES (9-R.Quigley), RECOVERED by ARI-50-G.Martin at ARI 45. 50-G.Martin to ARI 44 for -1 yards (36-D.John
Biggest single play (-4.50 EPA): C. Palmer — (11:07) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer sacked at SF 16 for 0 yards (58-E.Harold). FUMBLES (58-E.Harold) [58-E.Harold], RECOVERED by SF-99-D.Buckner at SF 20. 99-D.Buckner to SF 20 for no gain (73-J.Wetzel).
Quarterback report card
C. Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 55 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +0.3% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.95 total EPA
- C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) · 40 dropbacks · 42.5% completion · -3.6% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.66 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.027 | -0.022 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.7% | 46.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.091 | +0.035 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.333 | -0.275 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.022 | +0.027 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.6% | 63.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (San Francisco 49ers -0.03, Arizona Cardinals -0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.03 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.02 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, -2.09 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, -2.10 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson (C. Palmer pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Kerley (C. Kaepernick pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — C. Kaepernick
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
- San Francisco 49ers — P. Dawson
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
- San Francisco 49ers — P. Dawson
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SF 3 (Q1 4:00) — (4:00) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 31-D.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q1 3:55) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 13–10. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SF 18 (Q2 14:53); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 14:42) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 17 (Q2 12:20) — (12:20) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 17-J.Kerley for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 12:12) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SF 21 (Q2 8:34) — (8:34) 7-C.Catanzaro 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the ARI 30 (Q2 1:37) — (1:37) 4-P.Dawson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SF 1 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 7-C.Catanzaro 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the ARI 35 (Q3 8:46) — (8:46) 4-P.Dawson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 1:55) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SF 16 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 7-C.Catanzaro 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 7-C.Catanzaro 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 2:28) — (2:28) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick scrambles left end ran ob at ARI 12 for 19 yards (41-M.Cooper).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 3:24) — (3:24) 3-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 12-Jo.Brown INTERCEPTED by 51-G.Hodges at SF 37. 51-G.Hodges to SF 43 for 6 yards (84-J.Gresham).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 0:10) — (:10) 9-R.Quigley punts 50 yards to SF 22, Center-46-A.Brewer. 17-J.Kerley to SF 47 for 25 yards (9-R.Quigley). FUMBLES (9-R.Quigley), RECOVERED by ARI-50-G.Martin at ARI 45. 50-G.Martin to ARI 44 for
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 11:07) — (11:07) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer sacked at SF 16 for 0 yards (58-E.Harold). FUMBLES (58-E.Harold) [58-E.Harold], RECOVERED by SF-99-D.Buckner at SF 20. 99-D.Buckner to SF 20 for no gain (73-J.Wetzel).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 11:07) — (11:07) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer sacked at SF 16 for 0 yards (58-E.Harold). FUMBLES (58-E.Harold) [58-E.Harold], RECOVERED by SF-99-D.Buckner at SF 20. 99-D.Buckner to SF 20 for no gain (73-J.Wetzel).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 3:24) — (3:24) 3-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 12-Jo.Brown INTERCEPTED by 51-G.Hodges at SF 37. 51-G.Hodges to SF 43 for 6 yards (84-J.Gresham).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 3:37) — (3:37) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right intended for 14-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 35-E.Reid at SF 47. 35-E.Reid to ARI 40 for 13 yards (31-D.Johnson).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 0:10) — (:10) 9-R.Quigley punts 50 yards to SF 22, Center-46-A.Brewer. 17-J.Kerley to SF 47 for 25 yards (9-R.Quigley). FUMBLES (9-R.Quigley), RECOVERED by ARI-50-G.Martin at ARI 45. 50-G.Martin to ARI 44 for
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 4:00 · SF 3 · Score 0-6
(4:00) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 31-D.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 3:55 · SF 15 · Score 0-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 14:53 · SF 18 · Score 0-13
(14:53) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-55-A.Brooks, Defensive Offside, declined. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Uphel - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 14:42 · SF 15 · Score 0-14
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 12:20 · ARI 17 · Score 6-14
(12:20) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 17-J.Kerley for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 12:12 · ARI 15 · Score 7-14
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 8:34 · SF 21 · Score 7-17
(8:34) 7-C.Catanzaro 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 1:37 · ARI 30 · Score 10-17
(1:37) 4-P.Dawson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · SF 1 · Score 10-20
(:02) 7-C.Catanzaro 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 8:46 · ARI 35 · Score 13-20
(8:46) 4-P.Dawson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · ARI 4 · Score 19-20
(2:00) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 1:55 · ARI 15 · Score 20-20
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · SF 16 · Score 20-23
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 7-C.Catanzaro 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- J. Kerley (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Kaepernick (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals on 2016-11-13?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the San Francisco 49ers 23-20 in Week 10, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 10, Arizona Cardinals 13; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 3, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 7, Arizona Cardinals 3; Final: San Francisco 49ers 20, Arizona Cardinals 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 4:00) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (Q2 14:53) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Kerley (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q2 12:20) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — C. Kaepernick (Q4 2:00) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q2 8:34, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 1:37, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 8:46, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals?
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 54.5% completion, +0.3% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.95 total passing EPA. C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers), 42.5% completion, -3.6% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.66 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals?
J. Kerley (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.36 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.63 EPA): (:10) 9-R.Quigley punts 50 yards to SF 22, Center-46-A.Brewer. 17-J.Kerley to SF 47 for 25 yards (9-R.Quigley). FUMBLES (9-R.Quigley), RECOVERED by ARI-50-G.Martin at ARI 45. 50-G..
Was San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Arizona Cardinals won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 1-7 Now 1-8 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
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