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NFL · Week 9 · November 6, 2016 · 12 min read

New Orleans Saints vs. San Francisco 49ers: 2016 Week 9 Recap

Saints defeat 49ers 41–23 in Week 9

D.Brees led Fantasy Impact as Saints prevailed in a 41–23 Week 9 finish.

New Orleans Saints 41 4–4 Winner
Final 41–23
San Francisco 49ers 23 1–7
Winner
New Orleans Saints
Final score
41–23
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 31–20 San Francisco 49ers
Top passer
D. Brees
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Brees
Game date
November 6, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • D.Brees 28/44 · 323 YDS · 3 TD +15.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Melvin Ingram
    Melvin Ingram 15 CAR · 158 YDS · 1 TD +10.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Michael Thomas
    Michael Thomas 5 REC · 73 YDS · 2 TD +5.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • V.McDonald 3 REC · 84 YDS · 1 TD +5.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Q.Patton 6 REC · 106 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Celek 4 REC · 76 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
New Orleans Saints
Final score
New Orleans Saints 41–23 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 31–20 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D. Brees
Top passer
D. Brees
Biggest EPA play
(3:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short left intended for 17-J.Kerley INTERC…
Game date
2016-11-06

Game summary

The New Orleans Saints beat the San Francisco 49ers 41–23 on 2016-11-06. D. Brees posted a game-high +15.91 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 34 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
New Orleans Saints1417010041
San Francisco 49ers31730023

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NONew Orleans Saints
SFSan Francisco 49ers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

19 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 9:30FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 31
    Score
    0-3

    (9:30) 4-P.Dawson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.

  2. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 5:15TD
    THT. Hightower

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 4
    Score
    6-3

    (5:15) (Shotgun) 34-T.Hightower right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 5:11XP
    Wil Lutz

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    7-3

    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

  4. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 2:17TD
    Michael Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 1
    Score
    13-3

    (2:17) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 13-M.Thomas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 2:14XP
    Wil Lutz

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    14-3

    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. PENALTY on SF-55-A.Brooks, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  6. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 7:46TD
    Melvin Ingram

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 5
    Score
    20-3

    (7:46) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 22-M.Ingram for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 8 8-yds YAC The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

  7. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 7:40XP
    Wil Lutz

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    21-3

    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

  8. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 6:07TD
    Demone Harris

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 47
    Score
    21-9

    (6:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 32-D.Harris for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 49. 51-yds YAC

  9. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 5:56XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 15
    Score
    21-10

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.

  10. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 5:56TD
    Melvin Ingram

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 75
    Score
    27-10

    (5:56) 22-M.Ingram right tackle for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 5:45XP
    Wil Lutz

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    28-10

    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

  12. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 3:58FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 30
    Score
    28-13

    (3:58) 4-P.Dawson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.

  13. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 1:16TD
    VMV. McDonald

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 65
    Score
    28-19

    (1:16) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 89-V.McDonald for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 39. 61-yds YAC

  14. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 1:05XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 15
    Score
    28-20

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.

  15. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 0:04FG
    Wil Lutz

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 8
    Score
    31-20

    (:04) 3-W.Lutz 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

  16. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 9:12FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 28
    Score
    31-23

    (9:12) 4-P.Dawson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.

  17. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 13:21TD
    Michael Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 32
    Score
    37-23

    (13:21) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 13-M.Thomas for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 0. 0-yrd YAC

  18. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 13:13XP
    Wil Lutz

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    38-23

    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

  19. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 8:56FG
    Wil Lutz

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 23
    Score
    41-23

    (8:56) 3-W.Lutz 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +15.91 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  2. 2Melvin IngramMelvin Ingram · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +10.43 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
  3. 3V. McDonald · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.72 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
  4. 4Michael ThomasMichael Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.24 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  5. 5Q. Patton · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  6. 6G. Celek · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.14 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  7. 7Brandin CooksBrandin Cooks · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  8. 8Melvin IngramMelvin Ingram · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.63 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

D. Brees — NO · Passing

D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+15.91) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.

D. Brees's top snap (-4.11 EPA): (:38) 9-D.Brees kneels to SF 11 for -1 yards.

Biggest single play (-7.89 EPA): C. Kaepernick — (3:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short left intended for 17-J.Kerley INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Robertson at NO 46. 52-C.Robertson to SF 25 for 29 yards (11-Q.Patton). PENALTY on SF-11-Q.Patto

Quarterback report card

D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 44 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +7.3% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +15.91 total EPA
  • C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) · 44 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · -6.9% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.80 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew Orleans SaintsSan Francisco 49ers
Offensive EPA/play+0.186-0.039
Offensive success rate50.9%44.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.362+0.064
Rush EPA/play+0.291-0.753
Defensive EPA/play+0.039-0.186
Defensive success rate55.3%49.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New Orleans Saints: +0.19 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • San Francisco 49ers: -0.04 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, +19.69 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, -2.95 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • New Orleans Saints — T. Hightower (Q1 5:15)
  • Michael ThomasNew Orleans Saints — Michael Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q1 2:17)
  • Melvin IngramNew Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram (D. Brees pass) (Q2 7:46)
  • Demone HarrisSan Francisco 49ers — Demone Harris (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q2 6:07)
  • Melvin IngramNew Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram (Q2 5:56)
  • San Francisco 49ers — V. McDonald (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q2 1:16)
  • Michael ThomasNew Orleans Saints — Michael Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q4 13:21)

Field goals

  • San Francisco 49ers — P. Dawson (Q1 9:30)
  • San Francisco 49ers — P. Dawson (Q2 3:58)
  • Wil LutzNew Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz (Q2 0:04)
  • San Francisco 49ers — P. Dawson (Q3 9:12)
  • Wil LutzNew Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz (Q4 8:56)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the NO 31 (Q1 9:30) — (9:30) 4-P.Dawson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SF 4 (Q1 5:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 34-T.Hightower right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q1 5:11) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q1 2:17) — (2:17) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 13-M.Thomas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q1 2:14).

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 17–17. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SF 5 (Q2 7:46); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 7:40) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NO 47 (Q2 6:07) — (6:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 32-D.Harris for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 49. 51-yds YAC; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 5:56) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SF 75 (Q2 5:56) — (5:56) 22-M.Ingram right tackle for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 5:45) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the NO 30 (Q2 3:58) — (3:58) 4-P.Dawson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NO 65 (Q2 1:16) — (1:16) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 89-V.McDonald for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 39. 61-yds YAC; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 1:05) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the SF 8 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 3-W.Lutz 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead..

The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the NO 28 (Q3 9:12) — (9:12) 4-P.Dawson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SF 32 (Q4 13:21) — (13:21) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 13-M.Thomas for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 0. 0-yrd YAC; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 13:13) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the SF 23 (Q4 8:56) — (8:56) 3-W.Lutz 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q1 3:46) — (3:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short left intended for 17-J.Kerley INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Robertson at NO 46. 52-C.Robertson to SF 25 for 29 yards (11-Q.Patton). PENALTY on SF-11-Q.Patto [WPA -19.5% · EPA -7.89]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q3 12:19) — (12:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 22-M.Davis left tackle to NO 1 for 7 yards (54-N.Stupar). FUMBLES (54-N.Stupar), RECOVERED by NO-54-N.Stupar at NO 1. 54-N.Stupar to NO 1 for no gain (22-M.Davis). [WPA -18.2% · EPA -4.28]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 7:35) — (7:35) 65-S.Kelemete reported in as eligible. 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 89-J.Hill pushed ob at SF 14 for 32 yards (25-J.Ward). Caught at SF 27. 13-yds YAC [WPA +10.8% · EPA +2.48]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 1:16) — (1:16) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 89-V.McDonald for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 39. 61-yds YAC [WPA +9.7% · EPA +6.31]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q3 2:59) — (2:59) 3-W.Lutz 55 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. [WPA -6.6% · EPA -3.15]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q1 3:46) — (3:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short left intended for 17-J.Kerley INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Robertson at NO 46. 52-C.Robertson to SF 25 for 29 yards (11-Q.Patton). PENALTY on SF-11-Q.Patto [WPA -19.5% · EPA -7.89]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 1:16) — (1:16) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 89-V.McDonald for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 39. 61-yds YAC [WPA +9.7% · EPA +6.31]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q2 5:56) — (5:56) 22-M.Ingram right tackle for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.5% · EPA +6.11]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 2:35) — (2:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short left to 32-D.Harris to SF 21 for 5 yards (32-K.Vaccaro). FUMBLES (32-K.Vaccaro), RECOVERED by NO-48-V.Bell at SF 21. 48-V.Bell to SF 21 for no gai [WPA -0.1% · EPA -4.36]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 9:30 · NO 31 · Score 0-3
    (9:30) 4-P.Dawson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
  2. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 5:15 · SF 4 · Score 6-3
    (5:15) (Shotgun) 34-T.Hightower right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 5:11 · SF 15 · Score 7-3
    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
  4. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 2:17 · SF 1 · Score 13-3
    (2:17) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 13-M.Thomas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 2:14 · SF 15 · Score 14-3
    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. PENALTY on SF-55-A.Brooks, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  6. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 7:46 · SF 5 · Score 20-3
    (7:46) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 22-M.Ingram for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 8 8-yds YAC The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The
  7. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 7:40 · SF 15 · Score 21-3
    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
  8. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 6:07 · NO 47 · Score 21-9
    (6:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 32-D.Harris for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 49. 51-yds YAC
  9. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 5:56 · NO 15 · Score 21-10
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
  10. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 5:56 · SF 75 · Score 27-10
    (5:56) 22-M.Ingram right tackle for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 5:45 · SF 15 · Score 28-10
    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
  12. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 3:58 · NO 30 · Score 28-13
    (3:58) 4-P.Dawson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
  13. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 1:16 · NO 65 · Score 28-19
    (1:16) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 89-V.McDonald for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 39. 61-yds YAC
  14. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 1:05 · NO 15 · Score 28-20
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
  15. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · SF 8 · Score 31-20
    (:04) 3-W.Lutz 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
  16. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 9:12 · NO 28 · Score 31-23
    (9:12) 4-P.Dawson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
  17. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 13:21 · SF 32 · Score 37-23
    (13:21) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 13-M.Thomas for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 0. 0-yrd YAC
  18. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 13:13 · SF 15 · Score 38-23
    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
  19. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 8:56 · SF 23 · Score 41-23
    (8:56) 3-W.Lutz 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • C. Kaepernick (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs San Francisco 49ers on 2016-11-06?

The New Orleans Saints beat the San Francisco 49ers 41-23 in Week 9, 2016.

What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs San Francisco 49ers?

Q1: New Orleans Saints 14, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q2: New Orleans Saints 17, San Francisco 49ers 17; Q3: New Orleans Saints 0, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 10, San Francisco 49ers 0; Final: New Orleans Saints 41, San Francisco 49ers 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs San Francisco 49ers?

New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hightower (Q1 5:15) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q1 2:17) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (D. Brees pass) (Q2 7:46) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — D. Harris (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q2 6:07) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q2 5:56) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — V. McDonald (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q2 1:16) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q4 13:21) San Francisco 49ers field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 9:30, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 3:58, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 9:12, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 8:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs San Francisco 49ers?

D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 63.6% completion, +7.3% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +15.91 total passing EPA. C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers), 54.5% completion, -6.9% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.80 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs San Francisco 49ers?

D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.91 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (-4.11 EPA): (:38) 9-D.Brees kneels to SF 11 for -1 yards..

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 1-6 Now 1-7 L