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NFL · Week 3 · September 27, 2020 · 12 min read

San Francisco 49ers vs. New York Giants: 2020 Week 3 Recap

49ers defeat Giants 36–9 in Week 3

Nick Mullens led Fantasy Impact as 49ers prevailed in a 36–9 Week 3 finish.

San Francisco 49ers 36 2–1 Winner
Final 36–9
New York Giants 9 0–3
Winner
San Francisco 49ers
Final score
36–9
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 16–6 New York Giants
Top passer
Nick Mullens
FantasyHQ MVP
Nick Mullens
Game date
September 27, 2020

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • Nick Mullens
    Nick Mullens 25/40 · 327 YDS · 2 TD +25.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Johnny Wilson
    Johnny Wilson 3 REC · 54 YDS · 1 TD +8.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Ross Dwelley
    Ross Dwelley 4 REC · 49 YDS +4.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • D.Ratley 1 REC · 29 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Damien Lewis
    Damien Lewis 1 REC · 10 YDS +0.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Kobe Smith
    Kobe Smith 1 REC · 13 YDS -0.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
San Francisco 49ers
Final score
San Francisco 49ers 36–9 New York Giants
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 16–6 New York Giants at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Nick Mullens
Top passer
Nick Mullens
Biggest EPA play
(6:31) 8-D.Jones FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 42, RECOVERED by SF-96-D.Jordan at NYG 42.
Game date
2020-09-27

Game summary

The San Francisco 49ers beat the New York Giants 36–9 on 2020-09-27. Nick Mullens posted a game-high +25.50 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
San Francisco 49ers610713036
New York Giants063009

Scoring Map

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

SFSan Francisco 49ers
NYGNew York Giants

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 9:48FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 34
    Score
    3-0

    (9:48) 9-R.Gould 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky. NYG-21-J.Peppers was injured during the play.

  2. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 1:06FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 14
    Score
    6-0

    (1:06) 9-R.Gould 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

  3. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 13:35FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 34
    Score
    6-3

    (13:35) 5-G.Gano 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

  4. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 7:30FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 24
    Score
    6-6

    (7:30) 5-G.Gano 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

  5. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 1:13TD
    Jerick McKinnon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 10
    Score
    12-6

    (1:13) 28-J.McKinnon left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 1:07XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 15
    Score
    13-6

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

  7. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 0:06FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 8
    Score
    16-6

    (:06) 9-R.Gould 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

  8. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 8:11FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 29
    Score
    16-9

    (8:11) 5-G.Gano 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

  9. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 3:22TD
    Brandon Aiyuk

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 19
    Score
    22-9

    (3:22) 11-B.Aiyuk right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 3:14XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 7
    Score
    23-9

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

  11. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 13:36TD
    Johnny Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 19
    Score
    29-9

    (13:36) 4-N.Mullens pass short right to 30-J.Wilson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 3:38TD
    Johnny Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    35-9

    (3:38) (Shotgun) 30-J.Wilson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 3:35XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 15
    Score
    36-9

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-67-J.Skule, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Nick MullensNick Mullens · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +25.50 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  2. 2Johnny WilsonJohnny Wilson · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +8.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.69 EPA/play
  3. 3Ross DwelleyRoss Dwelley · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
  4. 4Brandon AiyukBrandon Aiyuk · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.29 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  5. 5Kendrick BourneKendrick Bourne · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  6. 6Brandon AiyukBrandon Aiyuk · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +3.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
  7. 7Tyrod TaylorTyrod Taylor · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.52 EPA/play
  8. 8Jerick McKinnonJerick McKinnon · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Nick Mullens

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Nick Mullens — SF · Passing

Nick Mullens posted the highest total EPA (+25.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.64 EPA per play.

Nick Mullens's top snap (+3.23 EPA): (13:36) 4-N.Mullens pass short right to 30-J.Wilson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.88 EPA): Dre'Mont Jones — (6:31) 8-D.Jones FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 42, RECOVERED by SF-96-D.Jordan at NYG 42.

Quarterback report card

Nick Mullens led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Nick MullensNick Mullens (San Francisco 49ers) · 40 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +8.3% CPOE · +0.64 EPA/play · +25.50 total EPA
  • Dre'Mont JonesDre'Mont Jones (New York Giants) · 37 dropbacks · 45.9% completion · -12.4% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -4.87 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSan Francisco 49ersNew York Giants
Offensive EPA/play+0.221-0.179
Offensive success rate47.3%34.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.599-0.132
Rush EPA/play-0.085-0.622
Defensive EPA/play+0.179-0.221
Defensive success rate65.2%52.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, San Francisco 49ers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • San Francisco 49ers: +0.22 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • New York Giants: -0.18 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • New York Giants: 9 drives, -11.84 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 9 drives, +20.56 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jerick McKinnonSan Francisco 49ers — Jerick McKinnon (Q2 1:13)
  • Brandon AiyukSan Francisco 49ers — Brandon Aiyuk (Q3 3:22)
  • Johnny WilsonSan Francisco 49ers — Johnny Wilson (Nick Mullens pass) (Q4 13:36)
  • Johnny WilsonSan Francisco 49ers — Johnny Wilson (Q4 3:38)

Field goals

  • San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould (Q1 9:48)
  • San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould (Q1 1:06)
  • Graham GanoNew York Giants — Graham Gano (Q2 13:35)
  • Graham GanoNew York Giants — Graham Gano (Q2 7:30)
  • San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould (Q2 0:06)
  • Graham GanoNew York Giants — Graham Gano (Q3 8:11)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 6–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the NYG 34 (Q1 9:48) — (9:48) 9-R.Gould 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky. NYG-21-J.Peppers was injured during the play.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the NYG 14 (Q1 1:06) — (1:06) 9-R.Gould 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..

The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 10–6. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the SF 34 (Q2 13:35) — (13:35) 5-G.Gano 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the SF 24 (Q2 7:30) — (7:30) 5-G.Gano 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NYG 10 (Q2 1:13) — (1:13) 28-J.McKinnon left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 1:07) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the NYG 8 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 9-R.Gould 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..

The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the SF 29 (Q3 8:11) — (8:11) 5-G.Gano 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NYG 19 (Q3 3:22) — (3:22) 11-B.Aiyuk right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NYG 7 (Q3 3:14) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..

The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 13–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NYG 19 (Q4 13:36) — (13:36) 4-N.Mullens pass short right to 30-J.Wilson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q4 3:38) — (3:38) (Shotgun) 30-J.Wilson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 3:35) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-67-J.Skule, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New York Giants (Q1 6:31) — (6:31) 8-D.Jones FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 42, RECOVERED by SF-96-D.Jordan at NYG 42. [WPA -16.2% · EPA -5.88]
  • New York Giants (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right intended for 88-E.Engram INTERCEPTED by 54-F.Warner at NYG 32. 54-F.Warner to NYG 26 for 6 yards (88-E.Engram). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was [WPA -10.6% · EPA -3.68]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 4:31) — (4:31) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short middle to 81-J.Reed to NYG 49 for 7 yards (30-D.Holmes; 23-L.Ryan). PENALTY on NYG-30-D.Holmes, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at SF 44 - No Play. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +1.75]
  • New York Giants (Q2 8:28) — (8:28) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep right to 86-D.Slayton pushed ob at SF 30 for 23 yards (27-D.Johnson). Penalty on SF-90-K.Givens, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +8.4% · EPA +1.83]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 9:07) — (9:07) 9-R.Gould 55 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky. [WPA -8.0% · EPA -3.22]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Giants (Q1 6:31) — (6:31) 8-D.Jones FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 42, RECOVERED by SF-96-D.Jordan at NYG 42. [WPA -16.2% · EPA -5.88]
  • New York Giants (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right intended for 88-E.Engram INTERCEPTED by 54-F.Warner at NYG 32. 54-F.Warner to NYG 26 for 6 yards (88-E.Engram). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was [WPA -10.6% · EPA -3.68]
  • New York Giants (Q3 0:51) — (:51) 8-D.Jones up the middle to NYG 30 for no gain (51-A.Al-Shaair). [WPA -2.9% · EPA -3.47]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 13:36) — (13:36) 4-N.Mullens pass short right to 30-J.Wilson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.6% · EPA +3.23]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 9:48 · NYG 34 · Score 3-0
    (9:48) 9-R.Gould 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky. NYG-21-J.Peppers was injured during the play.
  2. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 1:06 · NYG 14 · Score 6-0
    (1:06) 9-R.Gould 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
  3. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 13:35 · SF 34 · Score 6-3
    (13:35) 5-G.Gano 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
  4. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 7:30 · SF 24 · Score 6-6
    (7:30) 5-G.Gano 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
  5. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 1:13 · NYG 10 · Score 12-6
    (1:13) 28-J.McKinnon left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 1:07 · NYG 15 · Score 13-6
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
  7. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · NYG 8 · Score 16-6
    (:06) 9-R.Gould 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
  8. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 8:11 · SF 29 · Score 16-9
    (8:11) 5-G.Gano 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
  9. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 3:22 · NYG 19 · Score 22-9
    (3:22) 11-B.Aiyuk right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 3:14 · NYG 7 · Score 23-9
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
  11. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 13:36 · NYG 19 · Score 29-9
    (13:36) 4-N.Mullens pass short right to 30-J.Wilson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 3:38 · NYG 2 · Score 35-9
    (3:38) (Shotgun) 30-J.Wilson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 3:35 · NYG 15 · Score 36-9
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-67-J.Skule, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

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.
  • Nick Mullens (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Nick Mullens (SF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Dre'Mont Jones (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants on 2020-09-27?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the New York Giants 36-9 in Week 3, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants?

Q1: San Francisco 49ers 6, New York Giants 0; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 10, New York Giants 6; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 7, New York Giants 3; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 13, New York Giants 0; Final: San Francisco 49ers 36, New York Giants 9.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants?

San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. McKinnon (Q2 1:13) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — B. Aiyuk (Q3 3:22) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Wilson (N. Mullens pass) (Q4 13:36) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Wilson (Q4 3:38) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q1 9:48, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q1 1:06, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q2 13:35, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q2 7:30, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q3 8:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants?

Nick Mullens (San Francisco 49ers), 62.5% completion, +8.3% CPOE, +0.64 EPA per dropback, +25.50 total passing EPA. Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants), 45.9% completion, -12.4% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -4.87 total passing EPA.

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

Nick Mullens (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +25.50 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.23 EPA): (13:36) 4-N.Mullens pass short right to 30-J.Wilson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

New York Giants

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

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