Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 30–17 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 19–10 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:16) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 19-M.Mitchell for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-…
- Game date
- 2016-11-20
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the San Francisco 49ers 30–17 on 2016-11-20. T. Brady posted a game-high +13.19 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 12 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(10:16) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 11-J.Edelman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 0-yds YAC
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is No Good, Wide Right, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(2:45) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
(15:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 28-J.White for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 12-yds YAC
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(5:03) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 89-V.McDonald for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 2-yds YAC
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
(15:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 80-D.Amendola for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 0-yds YAC
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(10:16) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 19-M.Mitchell for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-A.Brooks]. 35-yds YAC
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(6:16) 3-S.Gostkowski 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(2:10) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 24-S.Draughn for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 6-yds YAC
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
SFSan Francisco 49ersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 10:16TD JEJ. EdelmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 4
- Score
- 6-0
(10:16) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 11-J.Edelman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 0-yds YAC
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 10:10TD SGS. GostkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 6-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is No Good, Wide Right, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 2:45FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 6-3
(2:45) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- SF 9
- Score
- 12-3
(15:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 28-J.White for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 12-yds YAC
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 14:53XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 13-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 5:03TD VMV. McDonaldPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 18
- Score
- 13-9
(5:03) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 89-V.McDonald for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 2-yds YAC
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 4:56XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 13-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 15:00TD DAD. AmendolaPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 5
- Score
- 19-10
(15:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 80-D.Amendola for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 0-yds YAC
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 14:55XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 20-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 10:16TD Max MitchellPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 56
- Score
- 26-10
(10:16) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 19-M.Mitchell for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-A.Brooks]. 35-yds YAC
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 10:06XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 27-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 6:16FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 20
- Score
- 30-10
(6:16) 3-S.Gostkowski 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 2:10TD SDS. DraughnPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 13
- Score
- 30-16
(2:10) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 24-S.Draughn for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 6-yds YAC
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 2:06XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 30-17
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +13.19 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 2Max Mitchell · New England Patriots · Receiving · +9.95 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
- 3C. Harper · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.24 EPA/play
- 4S. Draughn · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 5G. Celek · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 6C. Kaepernick · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +2.94 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 7L. Blount · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.26 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 8Jordan White · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.32 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
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+13.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+6.24 EPA): (10:16) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 19-M.Mitchell for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-A.Brooks]. 35-yds YAC
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 46 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · +0.7% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +13.19 total EPA
- C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) · 38 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · -6.8% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.94 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.128 | -0.076 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.7% | 36.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.287 | +0.077 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.102 | -0.152 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.076 | -0.128 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.4% | 54.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.13 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.08 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, +12.05 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, -6.24 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Jordan White (T. Brady pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — V. McDonald (C. Kaepernick pass)
- New England Patriots — D. Amendola (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Max Mitchell (T. Brady pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — S. Draughn (C. Kaepernick pass)
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — P. Dawson
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 12–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the SF 4 (Q1 10:16) — (10:16) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 11-J.Edelman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 0-yds YAC; New England Patriots found the end zone from the SF 15 (Q1 10:10) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is No Good, Wide Right, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the NE 15 (Q1 2:45) — (2:45) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the SF 9 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 28-J.White for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 12-yds YAC; New England Patriots added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 14:53) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NE 18 (Q2 5:03) — (5:03) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 89-V.McDonald for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 2-yds YAC; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 4:56) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 17–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the SF 5 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 80-D.Amendola for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 0-yds YAC; New England Patriots added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 14:55) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the SF 56 (Q4 10:16) — (10:16) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 19-M.Mitchell for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-A.Brooks]. 35-yds YAC; New England Patriots added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 10:06) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the SF 20 (Q4 6:16) — (6:16) 3-S.Gostkowski 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NE 13 (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 24-S.Draughn for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 6-yds YAC; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 2:06) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 3:30) — (3:30) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick sacked at NE 14 for -8 yards (54-D.Hightower). FUMBLES (54-D.Hightower) [54-D.Hightower], and recovers at NE 15. 7-C.Kaepernick to NE 15 for no gain (95-C.Long).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 6:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 24-S.Draughn to NE 27 for 26 yards (54-D.Hightower). 3-yds YAC
- New England Patriots (Q3 3:28) — (3:28) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 19-M.Mitchell to NE 42 for 21 yards (41-A.Bethea). 4-yds YAC
- New England Patriots (Q3 8:23) — (8:23) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 23 for -7 yards (55-A.Brooks). FUMBLES (55-A.Brooks) [55-A.Brooks], and recovers at NE 23. PENALTY on SF-33-R.Robinson, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at NE 30 - N
- New England Patriots (Q2 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 33-D.Lewis left end ran ob at SF 48 for 12 yards (41-A.Bethea).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q4 10:16) — (10:16) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 19-M.Mitchell for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-A.Brooks]. 35-yds YAC
- New England Patriots (Q4 0:34) — (:34) 12-T.Brady kneels to SF 4 for -1 yards.
- New England Patriots (Q1 2:36) — (2:36) 29-L.Blount up the middle to SF 33 for 44 yards (41-A.Bethea).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 6:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 24-S.Draughn to NE 27 for 26 yards (54-D.Hightower). 3-yds YAC
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 10:16 · SF 4 · Score 6-0
(10:16) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 11-J.Edelman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 0-yds YAC - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 10:10 · SF 15 · Score 6-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is No Good, Wide Right, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 2:45 · NE 15 · Score 6-3
(2:45) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · SF 9 · Score 12-3
(15:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 28-J.White for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 12-yds YAC - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 14:53 · SF 15 · Score 13-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 5:03 · NE 18 · Score 13-9
(5:03) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 89-V.McDonald for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 2-yds YAC - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 4:56 · NE 15 · Score 13-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · SF 5 · Score 19-10
(15:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 80-D.Amendola for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 0-yds YAC - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · SF 15 · Score 20-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 10:16 · SF 56 · Score 26-10
(10:16) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 19-M.Mitchell for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-A.Brooks]. 35-yds YAC - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 10:06 · SF 15 · Score 27-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 6:16 · SF 20 · Score 30-10
(6:16) 3-S.Gostkowski 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 2:10 · NE 13 · Score 30-16
(2:10) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 24-S.Draughn for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 6-yds YAC - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 2:06 · NE 15 · Score 30-17
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Kaepernick (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs San Francisco 49ers on 2016-11-20?
The New England Patriots beat the San Francisco 49ers 30-17 in Week 11, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: New England Patriots 12, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q2: New England Patriots 7, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q4: New England Patriots 17, San Francisco 49ers 7; Final: New England Patriots 30, San Francisco 49ers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs San Francisco 49ers?
New England Patriots touchdown — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass) (Q1 10:16) New England Patriots touchdown — J. White (T. Brady pass) (Q2 15:00) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — V. McDonald (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q2 5:03) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Amendola (T. Brady pass) (Q4 15:00) New England Patriots touchdown — M. Mitchell (T. Brady pass) (Q4 10:16) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — S. Draughn (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q4 2:10) San Francisco 49ers field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 2:45, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 6:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs San Francisco 49ers?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 52.2% completion, +0.7% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +13.19 total passing EPA. C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers), 42.1% completion, -6.8% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.94 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs San Francisco 49ers?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.19 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (+6.24 EPA): (10:16) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 19-M.Mitchell for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-A.Brooks]. 35-yds YAC.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 7-2 Now 8-2 W
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 1-8 Now 1-9 L
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