Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 28–25 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- San Francisco 49ers 21–7 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jimmy Garoppolo
- Top passer
- Jimmy Garoppolo
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 89-A.Isabella for 88 yards, TOUC…
- Game date
- 2019-10-31
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Arizona Cardinals 28–25 on 2019-10-31. Jimmy Garoppolo posted a game-high +23.30 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 25 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
(12:17) (Shotgun) 41-K.Drake right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
(9:05) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 84-K.Bourne for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
(:04) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 17-E.Sanders for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
(9:07) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 19-K.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(6:02) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep right to 18-D.Pettis for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
(9:28) 5-Z.Gonzalez 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(5:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 89-A.Isabella for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-K.Murray pass to 41-K.Drake is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 12:17TD Points+6
- Yard line
- SF 4
- Score
- 0-6
(12:17) (Shotgun) 41-K.Drake right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 12:11XP Zane GonzalezPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 0-7
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 0:13TD George KittlePoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 30
- Score
- 6-7
(:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 0:04XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 9:05TD Kendrick BournePoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 7
- Score
- 13-7
(9:05) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 84-K.Bourne for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 8:58XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 14-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:04TD ESEli SandersPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 20-7
(:04) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 17-E.Sanders for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:00XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 21-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 9:07TD Kisean JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 9
- Score
- 21-13
(9:07) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 19-K.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 9:01XP Zane GonzalezPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 21-14
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 6:02TD Dante PettisPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 21
- Score
- 27-14
(6:02) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep right to 18-D.Pettis for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 5:55XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 28-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 9:28FG Zane GonzalezPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 18
- Score
- 28-17
(9:28) 5-Z.Gonzalez 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 5:09TD Points+6
- Yard line
- SF 88
- Score
- 28-23
(5:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 89-A.Isabella for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 4:53Safety Kenneth Murray, Jr.Points+2
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 28-25
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-K.Murray pass to 41-K.Drake is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Jimmy Garoppolo · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +23.30 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play - 2Eli Sanders · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +9.22 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 3Andy Isabella · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +7.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +7.35 EPA/play
- 4Kenneth Murray, Jr. · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +5.22 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 5Kenyan Drake · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 6Kenyan Drake · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +4.14 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 7George Kittle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 8Dante Pettis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.38 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
Jimmy Garoppolo — SF · Passing
Jimmy Garoppolo posted the highest total EPA (+23.30) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.
Jimmy Garoppolo's top snap (+3.71 EPA): (:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+7.35 EPA): Kenneth Murray, Jr. — (5:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 89-A.Isabella for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Jimmy Garoppolo led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) · 40 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +7.7% CPOE · +0.58 EPA/play · +23.30 total EPA
- Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · -2.6% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.22 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.137 | +0.118 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.5% | 47.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.582 | +0.158 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.237 | +0.193 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.118 | -0.137 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.1% | 54.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (San Francisco 49ers +0.14, Arizona Cardinals +0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.14 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.12 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 9 drives, +8.35 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 10 drives, +12.04 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — Kenyan Drake
- San Francisco 49ers — George Kittle (Jimmy Garoppolo pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Kendrick Bourne (Jimmy Garoppolo pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Eli Sanders (Jimmy Garoppolo pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Kisean Johnson (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Dante Pettis (Jimmy Garoppolo pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Andy Isabella (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass)
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — Zane Gonzalez
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SF 4 (Q1 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 41-K.Drake right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q1 12:11) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 30 (Q1 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 0:04) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q2 9:05) — (9:05) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 84-K.Bourne for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 8:58) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 17-E.Sanders for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 0:00) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SF 9 (Q3 9:07) — (9:07) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 19-K.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q3 9:01) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 21 (Q3 6:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep right to 18-D.Pettis for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 5:55) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 11–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SF 18 (Q4 9:28) — (9:28) 5-Z.Gonzalez 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SF 88 (Q4 5:09) — (5:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 89-A.Isabella for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals registered a safety from the SF 2 (Q4 4:53) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-K.Murray pass to 41-K.Drake is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 5:09) — (5:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 89-A.Isabella for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 9:05) — (9:05) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 84-K.Bourne for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 4:37) — (4:37) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep left to 17-E.Sanders to SF 41 for 16 yards (58-J.Hicks) [55-Cha.Jones].
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 11:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 17-E.Sanders to ARI 23 for 32 yards (21-P.Peterson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 5:09) — (5:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 89-A.Isabella for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 6:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep right to 18-D.Pettis for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 17-E.Sanders for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 12:17 · SF 4 · Score 0-6
(12:17) (Shotgun) 41-K.Drake right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 12:11 · SF 15 · Score 0-7
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 0:13 · ARI 30 · Score 6-7
(:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 0:04 · ARI 15 · Score 7-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 9:05 · ARI 7 · Score 13-7
(9:05) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 84-K.Bourne for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 8:58 · ARI 15 · Score 14-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 0:04 · ARI 1 · Score 20-7
(:04) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 17-E.Sanders for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 0:00 · ARI 15 · Score 21-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 9:07 · SF 9 · Score 21-13
(9:07) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 19-K.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 9:01 · SF 15 · Score 21-14
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 6:02 · ARI 21 · Score 27-14
(6:02) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep right to 18-D.Pettis for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 5:55 · ARI 15 · Score 28-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 9:28 · SF 18 · Score 28-17
(9:28) 5-Z.Gonzalez 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 5:09 · SF 88 · Score 28-23
(5:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 89-A.Isabella for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals Safety (+2) — Q4 4:53 · SF 2 · Score 28-25
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-K.Murray pass to 41-K.Drake is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jimmy Garoppolo (SF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals on 2019-10-31?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Arizona Cardinals 28-25 in Week 9, 2019.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 14, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 0, Arizona Cardinals 11; Final: San Francisco 49ers 28, Arizona Cardinals 25.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — K. Drake (Q1 12:17) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — G. Kittle (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q1 0:13) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — K. Bourne (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q2 9:05) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — E. Sanders (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q2 0:04) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — K. Johnson (K. Murray pass) (Q3 9:07) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — D. Pettis (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q3 6:02) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Isabella (K. Murray pass) (Q4 5:09) Arizona Cardinals field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q4 9:28, 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?
Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers), 70.0% completion, +7.7% CPOE, +0.58 EPA per dropback, +23.30 total passing EPA. Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals), 51.5% completion, -2.6% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.22 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.30 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.71 EPA): (:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. San Francisco 49ers won 28-25 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 7-0 Now 8-0 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
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