Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 37–20 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 13–7 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- George Kittle
- Top passer
- Brock Purdy
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:37) (Shotgun) 3-R.McCloud right end for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2022-12-24
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Washington Commanders 37–20 on 2022-12-24, overcoming Washington Commanders's 13–7 halftime lead. George Kittle posted a game-high +13.26 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 14 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders
(6:37) (Shotgun) 3-R.McCloud right end for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(:27) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 1-J.Dotson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
(10:44) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass deep middle to 85-G.Kittle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(5:02) 13-B.Purdy pass short left to 85-G.Kittle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 27 YAC
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(2:53) 4-T.Heinicke pass short middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-29-T.Hufanga, Illegal Contact, declined.
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
(15:00) 9-R.Gould 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(12:05) 9-R.Gould 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(9:20) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(5:30) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 10-C.Samuel for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 5 YAC
(2:16) 23-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
SFSan Francisco 49ersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 6:37TD Ray-Ray McCloud IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 71
- Score
- 0-6
(6:37) (Shotgun) 3-R.McCloud right end for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 6:26XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:27TD Jahan DotsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 4
- Score
- 6-7
(:27) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 1-J.Dotson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:22TD Joey SlyePoints+7
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 7-7
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 10:44TD George KittlePoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 34
- Score
- 7-13
(10:44) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass deep middle to 85-G.Kittle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 10:38XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 7-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 5:02TD George KittlePoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 33
- Score
- 7-20
(5:02) 13-B.Purdy pass short left to 85-G.Kittle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 27 YAC
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 4:52XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 7-21
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 2:53TD Terry McLaurinPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 3
- Score
- 13-21
(2:53) 4-T.Heinicke pass short middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-29-T.Hufanga, Illegal Contact, declined.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 2:46XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 14-21
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 15:00FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 8
- Score
- 14-24
(15:00) 9-R.Gould 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 12:05FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 5
- Score
- 14-27
(12:05) 9-R.Gould 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 9:20FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 17
- Score
- 14-30
(9:20) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 5:30TD Curtis SamuelPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 20
- Score
- 20-30
(5:30) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 10-C.Samuel for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 5 YAC
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 2:16TD Christian McCaffreyPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 1
- Score
- 20-36
(2:16) 23-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 2:13XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 20-37
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1George Kittle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +13.26 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
- 2Terry McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 3Ray-Ray McCloud III · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +6.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +6.35 EPA/play
- 4Jahan Dotson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.86 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 5Curtis Samuel · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.31 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 6
Brock Purdy · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +4.71 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 7
Carson Wentz · Washington Commanders · Passing · +4.38 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 8
Brandon Aiyuk · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.71 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.53 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
George Kittle — SF · Receiving
George Kittle posted the highest total EPA (+13.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.66 EPA per play.
George Kittle's top snap (+3.99 EPA): (10:44) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass deep middle to 85-G.Kittle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.35 EPA): Ray-Ray McCloud III — (6:37) (Shotgun) 3-R.McCloud right end for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Brock Purdy led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +2.4% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +4.71 total EPA
Taylor Heinicke (Washington Commanders) · 22 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · +15.6% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +3.23 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.145 | +0.117 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.6% | 39.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.195 | +0.174 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.497 | +0.010 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.117 | +0.145 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.3% | 64.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
San Francisco 49ers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: -0.14 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.12 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, +7.94 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -13.04 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 — Ray-Ray McCloud III
- Washington Commanders — Jahan Dotson (Taylor Heinicke pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — George Kittle (Brock Purdy pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — George Kittle (Brock Purdy pass)
- Washington Commanders — Terry McLaurin (Taylor Heinicke pass)
- Washington Commanders — Curtis Samuel (Carson Wentz pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Christian McCaffrey
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould
- San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould
- San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 13–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the WAS 71 (Q2 6:37) — (6:37) (Shotgun) 3-R.McCloud right end for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 6:26) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SF 4 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 1-J.Dotson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SF 15 (Q2 0:22) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the WAS 34 (Q3 10:44) — (10:44) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass deep middle to 85-G.Kittle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 10:38) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the WAS 33 (Q3 5:02) — (5:02) 13-B.Purdy pass short left to 85-G.Kittle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 27 YAC; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 4:52) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SF 3 (Q3 2:53) — (2:53) 4-T.Heinicke pass short middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-29-T.Hufanga, Illegal Contact, declined.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q3 2:46) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 16–6. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the WAS 8 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 9-R.Gould 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the WAS 5 (Q4 12:05) — (12:05) 9-R.Gould 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the WAS 17 (Q4 9:20) — (9:20) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SF 20 (Q4 5:30) — (5:30) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 10-C.Samuel for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 5 YAC; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) 23-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 2:13) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 6:37) — (6:37) (Shotgun) 3-R.McCloud right end for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 10:44) — (10:44) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass deep middle to 85-G.Kittle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 9:37) — (9:37) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson right guard to SF 1 for no gain (54-F.Warner).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 11:26) — (11:26) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle to WAS 24 for 25 yards (37-R.Wildgoose). 14 YAC
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 3:03) — (3:03) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass deep middle intended for 15-J.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 22-D.Forrest at SF 31. 22-D.Forrest to SF 31 for no gain (15-J.Jennings). 0 YAC
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 6:37) — (6:37) (Shotgun) 3-R.McCloud right end for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 14:11) — (14:11) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke sacked at WAS 12 for -9 yards (97-N.Bosa). FUMBLES (97-N.Bosa) [97-N.Bosa], RECOVERED by SF-75-J.Willis at WAS 11. 75-J.Willis to WAS 11 for no gain (78-C.Lucas; 85-C.Tu
- Washington Commanders (Q4 11:23) — (11:23) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short middle intended for 8-B.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 1-J.Ward [91-A.Armstead] at WAS 25. 1-J.Ward for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 8:47) — (8:47) 23-C.McCaffrey left end pushed ob at WAS 15 for no gain (51-D.Mayo).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 6:37 · WAS 71 · Score 0-6
(6:37) (Shotgun) 3-R.McCloud right end for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 6:26 · WAS 15 · Score 0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 0:27 · SF 4 · Score 6-7
(:27) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 1-J.Dotson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders TD (+7) — Q2 0:22 · SF 15 · Score 7-7
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 10:44 · WAS 34 · Score 7-13
(10:44) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass deep middle to 85-G.Kittle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 10:38 · WAS 15 · Score 7-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 5:02 · WAS 33 · Score 7-20
(5:02) 13-B.Purdy pass short left to 85-G.Kittle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 27 YAC - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 4:52 · WAS 15 · Score 7-21
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 2:53 · SF 3 · Score 13-21
(2:53) 4-T.Heinicke pass short middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-29-T.Hufanga, Illegal Contact, declined. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 2:46 · SF 15 · Score 14-21
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · WAS 8 · Score 14-24
(15:00) 9-R.Gould 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 12:05 · WAS 5 · Score 14-27
(12:05) 9-R.Gould 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 9:20 · WAS 17 · Score 14-30
(9:20) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 5:30 · SF 20 · Score 20-30
(5:30) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 10-C.Samuel for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 5 YAC - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 2:16 · WAS 1 · Score 20-36
(2:16) 23-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 2:13 · WAS 15 · Score 20-37
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-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.
- George Kittle (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Taylor Heinicke (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers on 2022-12-24?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Washington Commanders 37-20 in Week 16, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q2: Washington Commanders 13, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, San Francisco 49ers 14; Q4: Washington Commanders 6, San Francisco 49ers 16; Final: Washington Commanders 20, San Francisco 49ers 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — R. McCloud (Q2 6:37) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Dotson (T. Heinicke pass) (Q2 0:27) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — G. Kittle (B. Purdy pass) (Q3 10:44) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — G. Kittle (B. Purdy pass) (Q3 5:02) Washington Commanders touchdown — T. McLaurin (T. Heinicke pass) (Q3 2:53) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Samuel (C. Wentz pass) (Q4 5:30) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — C. McCaffrey (Q4 2:16) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q4 12:05, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q4 9:20, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers?
Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers), 55.6% completion, +2.4% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +4.71 total passing EPA. Taylor Heinicke (Washington Commanders), 59.1% completion, +15.6% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +3.23 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers?
George Kittle (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.26 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.99 EPA): (10:44) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass deep middle to 85-G.Kittle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 10-4 Now 11-4 W
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