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NFL · Week 9 · November 5, 2020 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. San Francisco 49ers: 2020 Week 9 Recap

Packers defeat 49ers 34–17 in Week 9

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 34–17 Week 9 finish.

Green Bay Packers 34 6–2 Winner
Final 34–17
San Francisco 49ers 17 4–5
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
34–17
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 21–3 San Francisco 49ers
Top passer
Nick Mullens
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
November 5, 2020

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 25/35 · 301 YDS · 4 TD +24.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Davante Adams
    Davante Adams 10 REC · 173 YDS · 1 TD +15.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Marquez Valdes-Scantling
    Marquez Valdes-Scantling 2 REC · 53 YDS · 2 TD +4.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • Richie James
    Richie James 9 REC · 184 YDS · 1 TD +11.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Jerick McKinnon
    Jerick McKinnon 13 CAR · 52 YDS · 1 TD +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Ross Dwelley
    Ross Dwelley 3 REC · 52 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 34–17 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 21–3 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Top passer
Nick Mullens
Biggest EPA play
(5:34) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens sacked at SF 48 for -8 yards (55-Z.Smith). FUMBLES (55-Z.Smit…
Game date
2020-11-05

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the San Francisco 49ers 34–17 on 2020-11-05. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +24.35 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Green Bay Packers714103034
San Francisco 49ers30014017

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers
SFSan Francisco 49ers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 11:48TD
    Davante Adams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 36
    Score
    6-0

    (11:48) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 11:42XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    7-0

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

  3. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 0:50FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 4
    Score
    7-3

    (:50) 9-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 7:05TD
    Marcedes Lewis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 1
    Score
    13-3

    (7:05) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-M.Lewis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 7:01XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    14-3

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 2:00TD
    Marquez Valdes-Scantling

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 52
    Score
    20-3

    (2:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 1, 1-YAC

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 1:53XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    21-3

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 7:22TD
    Marquez Valdes-Scantling

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 1
    Score
    27-3

    (7:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 7:17XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    28-3

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 2:04FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 1
    Score
    31-3

    (2:04) 2-M.Crosby 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 6:20FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 35
    Score
    34-3

    (6:20) 2-M.Crosby 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

  12. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 5:08TD
    Richie James

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 41
    Score
    34-9

    (5:08) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass deep right to 13-R.James for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at GB 19, 19-YAC

  13. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 5:00XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    34-10

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

  14. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 0:08TD
    Jerick McKinnon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 1
    Score
    34-16

    (:08) (Shotgun) 28-J.McKinnon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 0:04XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    34-17

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +24.35 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
  2. 2Davante AdamsDavante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +15.61 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
  3. 3Richie JamesRichie James · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +10.98 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  4. 4Marquez Valdes-ScantlingMarquez Valdes-Scantling · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
  5. 5Jerick McKinnonJerick McKinnon · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +3.72 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Ervin · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  7. 7Ross DwelleyRoss Dwelley · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  8. 8Malik TaylorMalik Taylor · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +0.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Aaron Rodgers

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing

Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+24.35) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.70 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+5.14 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 1, 1-YAC

Biggest single play (-6.06 EPA): Nick Mullens — (5:34) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens sacked at SF 48 for -8 yards (55-Z.Smith). FUMBLES (55-Z.Smith) [55-Z.Smith], RECOVERED by GB-55-Z.Smith at SF 47.

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) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · -4.7% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.86 total EPA
  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 35 dropbacks · 71.4% completion · +15.9% CPOE · +0.70 EPA/play · +24.35 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersSan Francisco 49ers
Offensive EPA/play+0.269-0.025
Offensive success rate43.8%49.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.696-0.023
Rush EPA/play-0.130-0.157
Defensive EPA/play+0.025-0.269
Defensive success rate50.7%56.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.27 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: +0.27 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • San Francisco 49ers: -0.03 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +21.50 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 10 drives, -1.85 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Davante AdamsGreen Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q1 11:48)
  • Marcedes LewisGreen Bay Packers — Marcedes Lewis (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 7:05)
  • Marquez Valdes-ScantlingGreen Bay Packers — Marquez Valdes-Scantling (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 2:00)
  • Marquez Valdes-ScantlingGreen Bay Packers — Marquez Valdes-Scantling (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q3 7:22)
  • Richie JamesSan Francisco 49ers — Richie James (Nick Mullens pass) (Q4 5:08)
  • Jerick McKinnonSan Francisco 49ers — Jerick McKinnon (Q4 0:08)

Field goals

  • San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould (Q1 0:50)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 2:04)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 6:20)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SF 36 (Q1 11:48); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q1 11:42) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the GB 4 (Q1 0:50) — (:50) 9-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q2 7:05) — (7:05) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-M.Lewis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 7:01) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SF 52 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 1, 1-YAC; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 1:53) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q3 7:22) — (7:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q3 7:17) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the SF 1 (Q3 2:04) — (2:04) 2-M.Crosby 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..

The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the SF 35 (Q4 6:20) — (6:20) 2-M.Crosby 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the GB 41 (Q4 5:08) — (5:08) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass deep right to 13-R.James for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at GB 19, 19-YAC; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 5:00) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 28-J.McKinnon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 0:04) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 11:48) — (11:48) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. [WPA +9.8% · EPA +4.05]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 11:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short left intended for 28-J.McKinnon INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Greene [91-P.Smith] at GB 45. 24-R.Greene to SF 38 for 17 yards (68-C.McKivitz). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -4.38]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 13:11) — (13:11) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 33-A.Jones to SF 38 for 15 yards (29-J.Tartt; 54-F.Warner). Caught at GB 43, 19-YAC [WPA +7.6% · EPA +1.11]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q1 6:25) — (6:25) 4-N.Mullens pass deep middle to 13-R.James to GB 34 for 43 yards (31-A.Amos). Caught at SF 42, 24-YAC [WPA +7.6% · EPA +3.39]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 12:19) — (12:19) 38-J.Hasty right end to GB 33 for 7 yards (31-A.Amos). PENALTY on SF-13-R.James, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at GB 40 - No Play. [WPA -6.3% · EPA -0.93]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q3 5:34) — (5:34) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens sacked at SF 48 for -8 yards (55-Z.Smith). FUMBLES (55-Z.Smith) [55-Z.Smith], RECOVERED by GB-55-Z.Smith at SF 47. [WPA -0.7% · EPA -6.06]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 1, 1-YAC [WPA +2.0% · EPA +5.14]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 5:08) — (5:08) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass deep right to 13-R.James for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at GB 19, 19-YAC [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.98]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 11:47) — (11:47) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams ran ob at SF 28 for 49 yards. Caught at SF 44, 16-YAC [WPA +2.9% · EPA +4.76]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 11:48 · SF 36 · Score 6-0
    (11:48) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 11:42 · SF 15 · Score 7-0
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  3. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 0:50 · GB 4 · Score 7-3
    (:50) 9-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
  4. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 7:05 · SF 1 · Score 13-3
    (7:05) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-M.Lewis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 7:01 · SF 15 · Score 14-3
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  6. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · SF 52 · Score 20-3
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 1, 1-YAC
  7. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 1:53 · SF 15 · Score 21-3
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  8. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 7:22 · SF 1 · Score 27-3
    (7:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 7:17 · SF 15 · Score 28-3
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  10. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 2:04 · SF 1 · Score 31-3
    (2:04) 2-M.Crosby 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  11. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 6:20 · SF 35 · Score 34-3
    (6:20) 2-M.Crosby 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  12. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 5:08 · GB 41 · Score 34-9
    (5:08) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass deep right to 13-R.James for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at GB 19, 19-YAC
  13. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 5:00 · GB 15 · Score 34-10
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
  14. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 0:08 · GB 1 · Score 34-16
    (:08) (Shotgun) 28-J.McKinnon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 0:04 · GB 15 · Score 34-17
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

Key takeaways

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

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Nick Mullens (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs San Francisco 49ers on 2020-11-05?

The Green Bay Packers beat the San Francisco 49ers 34-17 in Week 9, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs San Francisco 49ers?

Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q2: Green Bay Packers 14, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q3: Green Bay Packers 10, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 3, San Francisco 49ers 14; Final: Green Bay Packers 34, San Francisco 49ers 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs San Francisco 49ers?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 11:48) Green Bay Packers touchdown — M. Lewis (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 7:05) Green Bay Packers touchdown — M. Valdes-Scantling (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 2:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — M. Valdes-Scantling (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 7:22) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — R. James (N. Mullens pass) (Q4 5:08) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. McKinnon (Q4 0:08) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q1 0:50, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 2:04, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 6:20, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs San Francisco 49ers?

Nick Mullens (San Francisco 49ers), 57.9% completion, -4.7% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.86 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 71.4% completion, +15.9% CPOE, +0.70 EPA per dropback, +24.35 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs San Francisco 49ers?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +24.35 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+5.14 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 1, 1-YAC.

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L