Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 17–11 Philadelphia Eagles
- Halftime
- San Francisco 49ers 7–3 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jalen Hurts
- Top passer
- Jimmy Garoppolo
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:12) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 16-Q.Watkins to SF 6 for 91 yards (38-D.Leno…
- Game date
- 2021-09-19
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 17–11 on 2021-09-19. Jalen Hurts posted a game-high +11.04 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 | |
| 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Jalen Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +11.04 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 2

Jimmy Garoppolo · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +8.81 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 3

Quez Watkins · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +8.49 total EPA · 2 snaps · +4.24 EPA/play - 4

Jimmy Garoppolo · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +4.15 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play - 5

Deebo Samuel Sr. · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.09 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play - 6

Jauan Jennings · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play - 7

Dallas Goedert · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play - 8

JaMycal Hasty · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +1.89 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 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
Jalen Hurts — PHI · Passing
Jalen Hurts posted the highest total EPA (+11.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
Jalen Hurts's top snap (+5.66 EPA): (7:12) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 16-Q.Watkins to SF 6 for 91 yards (38-D.Lenoir; 3-J.Tartt).
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) · 34 dropbacks · 64.7% completion · +0.1% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +8.81 total EPA
Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) · 32 dropbacks · 37.5% completion · -5.6% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +11.04 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.106 | +0.011 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.2% | 44.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.259 | +0.250 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.058 | -0.205 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.011 | -0.106 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.7% | 57.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, San Francisco 49ers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.11 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.01 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: 9 drives, +0.80 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 9 drives, +8.77 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

San Francisco 49ers — Jauan Jennings (Jimmy Garoppolo pass) 
San Francisco 49ers — Jimmy Garoppolo 
Philadelphia Eagles — Jalen Hurts
Field goals

Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott
San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the SF 26 (Q1 4:49) — (4:49) 4-J.Elliott 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the PHI 11 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 15-J.Jennings for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 0:12) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 10–8. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q4 10:55) — (10:55) 10-J.Garoppolo up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 10:52) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the PHI 27 (Q4 5:12) — (5:12) 9-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q4 4:06) — (4:06) (No Huddle) 1-J.Hurts up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-55-D.Ford, Defensive Offside, declined.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the SF 2 (Q4 4:02) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-K.Gainwell rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 7:12) — (7:12) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 16-Q.Watkins to SF 6 for 91 yards (38-D.Lenoir; 3-J.Tartt).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 15-J.Jennings for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 19-D.Samuel pushed ob at PHI 11 for 40 yards (2-D.Slay).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 19-D.Samuel to PHI 44 for 15 yards (58-G.Avery; 28-A.Harris).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 14:38) — (14:38) (No Huddle) 1-J.Hurts sacked at PHI 24 for -8 yards (97-N.Bosa). FUMBLES (97-N.Bosa) [97-N.Bosa], recovered by PHI-89-J.Stoll at PHI 25. 89-J.Stoll to PHI 23 for -2 yards (3-J.Tartt).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 7:12) — (7:12) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 16-Q.Watkins to SF 6 for 91 yards (38-D.Lenoir; 3-J.Tartt).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 15-J.Jennings for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 16-Q.Watkins pushed ob at SF 36 for 26 yards (1-J.Ward; 3-J.Tartt). Penalty on SF-24-K.Williams, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 4:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 84-G.Ward pass incomplete short right to 1-J.Hurts.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 4:49 · SF 26 · Score 0-3
(4:49) 4-J.Elliott 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 0:17 · PHI 11 · Score 6-3
(:17) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 15-J.Jennings for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 0:12 · PHI 15 · Score 7-3
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 10:55 · PHI 1 · Score 13-3
(10:55) 10-J.Garoppolo up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 10:52 · PHI 15 · Score 14-3
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 5:12 · PHI 27 · Score 17-3
(5:12) 9-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 4:06 · SF 1 · Score 17-9
(4:06) (No Huddle) 1-J.Hurts up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-55-D.Ford, Defensive Offside, declined.
Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q4 4:02 · SF 2 · Score 17-11
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-K.Gainwell rushes right end. 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.
- Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jalen Hurts (PHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2021-09-19?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 17-11 in Week 2, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 0, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 7, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 10, Philadelphia Eagles 8; Final: San Francisco 49ers 17, Philadelphia Eagles 11.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Jennings (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q2 0:17) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Garoppolo (Q4 10:55) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Hurts (Q4 4:06) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q1 4:49, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q4 5:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers), 64.7% completion, +0.1% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +8.81 total passing EPA. Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles), 37.5% completion, -5.6% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +11.04 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.04 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+5.66 EPA): (7:12) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 16-Q.Watkins to SF 6 for 91 yards (38-D.Lenoir; 3-J.Tartt)..
Was San Francisco 49ers vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. San Francisco 49ers won 17-11 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L