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NFL · Week 7 · October 25, 2020 · 12 min read

San Francisco 49ers vs. New England Patriots: 2020 Week 7 Recap

49ers defeat Patriots 33–6 in Week 7

Jimmy Garoppolo led Fantasy Impact as 49ers prevailed in a 33–6 Week 7 finish.

San Francisco 49ers 33 4–3 Winner
Final 33–6
New England Patriots 6 2–4
Winner
San Francisco 49ers
Final score
33–6
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 23–3 New England Patriots
Top passer
Jimmy Garoppolo
FantasyHQ MVP
Jimmy Garoppolo
Game date
October 25, 2020

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • Jimmy Garoppolo
    Jimmy Garoppolo 20/27 · 274 YDS +16.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Brandon Aiyuk
    Brandon Aiyuk 6 REC · 115 YDS +8.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Johnny Wilson
    Johnny Wilson 18 CAR · 112 YDS · 3 TD +6.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Patriots

  • Demone Harris
    Demone Harris 10 CAR · 58 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Burkhead 3 REC · 35 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Newton 3 CAR · 11 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
San Francisco 49ers
Final score
San Francisco 49ers 33–6 New England Patriots
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 23–3 New England Patriots at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jimmy Garoppolo
Top passer
Jimmy Garoppolo
Biggest EPA play
(8:55) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 16-J.Meyers INTERCEPTED by 54-F.Warner at N…
Game date
2020-10-25

Game summary

The San Francisco 49ers beat the New England Patriots 33–6 on 2020-10-25. Jimmy Garoppolo posted a game-high +16.87 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 19 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
San Francisco 49ers71673033
New England Patriots033006

Scoring Map

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

SFSan Francisco 49ers
NENew England Patriots

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 10:02TD
    Johnny Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 3
    Score
    6-0

    (10:02) (Shotgun) 30-J.Wilson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 9:56XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    7-0

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

  3. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 15:00FG
    Nick Folk

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 22
    Score
    7-3

    (15:00) 6-N.Folk 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.

  4. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 9:05FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 23
    Score
    10-3

    (9:05) 9-R.Gould 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

  5. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 6:28TD
    Kyle Juszczyk

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 4
    Score
    16-3

    (6:28) 44-K.Juszczyk left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 1:04TD
    Johnny Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 16
    Score
    22-3

    (1:04) 30-J.Wilson right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 0:59XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    23-3

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

  8. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 10:53FG
    Nick Folk

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 23
    Score
    23-6

    (10:53) 6-N.Folk 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.

  9. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 7:38TD
    Johnny Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 7
    Score
    29-6

    (7:38) 30-J.Wilson left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SF-30-J.Wilson was injured during the play. He is Out.

  10. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 7:32XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    30-6

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

  11. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 13:31FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 14
    Score
    33-6

    (13:31) 9-R.Gould 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jimmy GaroppoloJimmy Garoppolo · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +16.87 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  2. 2Brandon AiyukBrandon Aiyuk · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +8.21 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
  3. 3Johnny WilsonJohnny Wilson · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +6.84 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  4. 4Deebo Samuel Sr.Deebo Samuel Sr. · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.83 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
  5. 5George KittleGeorge Kittle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  6. 6Kyle JuszczykKyle Juszczyk · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.07 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  7. 7JaMycal HastyJaMycal Hasty · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +1.80 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  8. 8Demone HarrisDemone Harris · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.72 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Jimmy Garoppolo

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jimmy Garoppolo — SF · Passing

Jimmy Garoppolo posted the highest total EPA (+16.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.62 EPA per play.

Jimmy Garoppolo's top snap (+3.38 EPA): (8:12) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep right to 11-B.Aiyuk ran ob at NE 7 for 35 yards.

Biggest single play (-4.65 EPA): C. Newton — (8:55) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 16-J.Meyers INTERCEPTED by 54-F.Warner at NE 41. 54-F.Warner to NE 38 for 3 yards (16-J.Meyers).

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 GaroppoloJimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) · 27 dropbacks · 74.1% completion · +8.2% CPOE · +0.62 EPA/play · +16.87 total EPA
  • C. Newton (New England Patriots) · 20 dropbacks · 45.0% completion · -1.6% CPOE · -0.60 EPA/play · -12.03 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSan Francisco 49ersNew England Patriots
Offensive EPA/play+0.266-0.189
Offensive success rate58.2%48.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.625-0.409
Rush EPA/play+0.106-0.028
Defensive EPA/play+0.189-0.266
Defensive success rate51.6%41.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, San Francisco 49ers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.27 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • San Francisco 49ers: +0.27 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • New England Patriots: -0.19 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • New England Patriots: 9 drives, -12.09 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 9 drives, +20.99 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Johnny WilsonSan Francisco 49ers — Johnny Wilson (Q1 10:02)
  • Kyle JuszczykSan Francisco 49ers — Kyle Juszczyk (Q2 6:28)
  • Johnny WilsonSan Francisco 49ers — Johnny Wilson (Q2 1:04)
  • Johnny WilsonSan Francisco 49ers — Johnny Wilson (Q3 7:38)

Field goals

  • Nick FolkNew England Patriots — Nick Folk (Q2 15:00)
  • San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould (Q2 9:05)
  • Nick FolkNew England Patriots — Nick Folk (Q3 10:53)
  • San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould (Q4 13:31)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NE 3 (Q1 10:02) — (10:02) (Shotgun) 30-J.Wilson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 9:56) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..

The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 16–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the SF 22 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 6-N.Folk 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the NE 23 (Q2 9:05) — (9:05) 9-R.Gould 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NE 4 (Q2 6:28) — (6:28) 44-K.Juszczyk left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NE 16 (Q2 1:04) — (1:04) 30-J.Wilson right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 0:59) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..

The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the SF 23 (Q3 10:53) — (10:53) 6-N.Folk 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NE 7 (Q3 7:38) — (7:38) 30-J.Wilson left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SF-30-J.Wilson was injured during the play. He is Out.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q3 7:32) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..

The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the NE 14 (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) 9-R.Gould 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New England Patriots (Q2 8:55) — (8:55) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 16-J.Meyers INTERCEPTED by 54-F.Warner at NE 41. 54-F.Warner to NE 38 for 3 yards (16-J.Meyers). [WPA -10.2% · EPA -4.65]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q1 2:14) — (2:14) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep middle intended for 85-G.Kittle INTERCEPTED by 32-D.McCourty at NE 44. 32-D.McCourty to SF 37 for 19 yards (28-J.McKinnon). PENALTY on NE-50-C.Winovich, Unnec [WPA -7.1% · EPA -2.67]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q1 12:26) — (12:26) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 19-D.Samuel pushed ob at NE 34 for 23 yards (32-D.McCourty). [WPA +6.8% · EPA +1.56]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q1 4:41) — (4:41) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 11-B.Aiyuk to SF 37 for 19 yards (31-J.Jones, 32-D.McCourty). [WPA +6.7% · EPA +2.27]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q1 5:58) — (5:58) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 85-G.Kittle pushed ob at SF 25 for 14 yards (24-S.Gilmore). [WPA +6.0% · EPA +2.49]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New England Patriots (Q2 8:55) — (8:55) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 16-J.Meyers INTERCEPTED by 54-F.Warner at NE 41. 54-F.Warner to NE 38 for 3 yards (16-J.Meyers). [WPA -10.2% · EPA -4.65]
  • New England Patriots (Q3 4:56) — (4:56) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 47-J.Taylor at SF 23. 47-J.Taylor to SF 31 for 8 yards (16-J.Meyers). [WPA -0.6% · EPA -4.63]
  • New England Patriots (Q4 9:28) — (9:28) (Shotgun) 4-J.Stidham pass short right intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 47-J.Taylor at SF 18. 47-J.Taylor to SF 18 for no gain (11-J.Edelman). [WPA +0.0% · EPA -4.21]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q3 8:12) — (8:12) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep right to 11-B.Aiyuk ran ob at NE 7 for 35 yards. [WPA +1.2% · EPA +3.38]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 10:02 · NE 3 · Score 6-0
    (10:02) (Shotgun) 30-J.Wilson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 9:56 · NE 15 · Score 7-0
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
  3. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · SF 22 · Score 7-3
    (15:00) 6-N.Folk 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
  4. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 9:05 · NE 23 · Score 10-3
    (9:05) 9-R.Gould 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
  5. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 6:28 · NE 4 · Score 16-3
    (6:28) 44-K.Juszczyk left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 1:04 · NE 16 · Score 22-3
    (1:04) 30-J.Wilson right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 0:59 · NE 15 · Score 23-3
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
  8. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 10:53 · SF 23 · Score 23-6
    (10:53) 6-N.Folk 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
  9. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 7:38 · NE 7 · Score 29-6
    (7:38) 30-J.Wilson left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SF-30-J.Wilson was injured during the play. He is Out.
  10. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 7:32 · NE 15 · Score 30-6
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
  11. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 13:31 · NE 14 · Score 33-6
    (13:31) 9-R.Gould 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, 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.
  • 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 New England Patriots on 2020-10-25?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the New England Patriots 33-6 in Week 7, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs New England Patriots?

Q1: San Francisco 49ers 7, New England Patriots 0; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 16, New England Patriots 3; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 7, New England Patriots 3; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 3, New England Patriots 0; Final: San Francisco 49ers 33, New England Patriots 6.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs New England Patriots?

San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Wilson (Q1 10:02) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — K. Juszczyk (Q2 6:28) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Wilson (Q2 1:04) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Wilson (Q3 7:38) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q2 9:05, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q3 10:53, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q4 13:31, 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 England Patriots?

Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers), 74.1% completion, +8.2% CPOE, +0.62 EPA per dropback, +16.87 total passing EPA. C. Newton (New England Patriots), 45.0% completion, -1.6% CPOE, -0.60 EPA per dropback, -12.03 total passing EPA.

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

Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.87 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+3.38 EPA): (8:12) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep right to 11-B.Aiyuk ran ob at NE 7 for 35 yards..

Season records after this game

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W

New England Patriots

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L