New Orleans Saints vs San Francisco 49ers, Week 12 2022
New Orleans Saints
Away
0
San Francisco 49ers
HomeWon
13
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 49ers | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
NO 0SF 13 Final
Passing leader
Jimmy Garoppolo
13.3PPR pts
26/37, 222 YDS, 1 TD
Top fantasy scorer
16.9PPR pts
6 REC, 49 YDS, 1 TD
Saints leader
11.2PPR pts
5 REC, 62 YDS
Defensive playmaker
Shy Tuttle
1 SACK, 5 TKL
49ers 13, Saints 0: San Francisco beats New Orleans
San Francisco led 10–0 at halftime and outscored New Orleans 3–0 after the break to win 13–0. The 49ers finished with a 317–260 edge in total offense.
New Orleans never got on the board.
The Saints went 4-for-11 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the 49ers kept the ball for 34:50 and finished without a giveaway.
Key advantages
- +2 turnover margin SF 0 turnovers
- +57 total yards SF 317 · NO 260
- +2% third-down rate SF 38% · NO 36%
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the 49ers Won
San Francisco won the turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Saints | Stat | 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 260 | Total yards | 317 |
| 36% | Third-down conversion | 38% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 4.9 | Yards per play | 4.7 |
| 53 | Plays | 67 |
| 25:10 | Time of possession | 34:50 |
Scoring Summary
The 49ers scored one touchdown and two field goals; the Saints did not score.
| Time | Team | Play | NO | SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 8:01 | SF | Robbie Gould 24-yard FG Takes lead | 0 | 3 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 0:13 | SF | Jimmy Garoppolo → Jauan Jennings, 5-yard TD Extends leadRobbie Gould XP | 0 | 10 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 10:25 | SF | Robbie Gould 46-yard FG Extends lead | 0 | 13 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| No scoring | ||||
Fantasy Points: Saints vs 49ers, Week 12 2022
Fantasy leaders
- Jauan Jennings16.9 PTSWR19
- Jimmy Garoppolo13.3 PTSQB22
- Brandon Aiyuk11.5 PTSWR37
- Chris Olave11.2 PTSWR40
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Garoppolo | 13.3 | QB22 | 26/37 | 222 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 94.7 | |
| Andy Dalton | 10.3 | QB31 | 18/29 | 204 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 83.1 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jauan Jennings | 16.9 | WR19 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 49 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Brandon Aiyuk | 11.5 | WR37 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 5 | 65 | 0 | |
| Chris Olave | 11.2 | WR40 | WR | — | — | — | 9 | 5 | 62 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Christian McCaffrey | 8.9 | RB38 | RB | 11 | 32 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Rashid Shaheed | 7.9 | WR63 | WR | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 53 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Deebo Samuel | 7.3 | WR66 | WR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 43 | 0 | |
| Alvin Kamara | 7.0 | RB42 | RB | 7 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 37 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Elijah Mitchell | 6.3 | RB45 | RB | 7 | 35 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 | |
| George Kittle | 5.6 | TE25 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 26 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jarvis Landry | 4.0 | WR82 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 20 | 0 | |
| Taysom Hill | 3.0 | TE41 | TE | 6 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | |
| Adam Trautman | 2.7 | TE44 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jordan Mason | 2.5 | RB64 | RB | 5 | 25 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Ray-Ray McCloud | 2.2 | WR100 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | |
| Tre'Quan Smith | 1.8 | WR104 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | |
| Mark Ingram | 1.0 | RB77 | RB | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Juwan Johnson | 0.0 | — | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
New Orleans Saints
Snap Share
Target Share30 targets
- Chris Olave30%, 9 targets
- Alvin Kamara23%, 7 targets
- Jarvis Landry13%, 4 targets
- Rashid Shaheed10%, 3 targets
- Taysom Hill7%, 2 targets
- Other17%, 5 targets
Carry Share22 carries
- , 7 carries
- , 6 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 1 carries
San Francisco 49ers
Snap Share
Target Share35 targets
- Brandon Aiyuk23%, 8 targets
- Deebo Samuel20%, 7 targets
- Jauan Jennings20%, 7 targets
- Christian McCaffrey17%, 6 targets
- George Kittle11%, 4 targets
- Other9%, 3 targets
Carry Share29 carries
- , 11 carries
- , 7 carries
- , 5 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 2 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kittle | 68 | 97% | 4 | 11% | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | 68 | 97% | 8 | 23% | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel | 55 | 79% | 7 | 20% | 2 |
| Alvin Kamara | 38 | 67% | 7 | 23% | 7 |
| Chris Olave | 38 | 67% | 9 | 30% | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | 44 | 63% | 6 | 17% | 11 |
| Adam Trautman | 35 | 61% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Jarvis Landry | 32 | 56% | 4 | 13% | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | 30 | 53% | 3 | 10% | 1 |
| Taysom Hill | 28 | 49% | 2 | 7% | 6 |
| Juwan Johnson | 27 | 47% | 2 | 7% | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | 29 | 41% | 7 | 20% | 0 |
| Kevin White | 18 | 32% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Mark Ingram | 17 | 30% | 1 | 3% | 4 |
| Tre'Quan Smith | 15 | 26% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Charlie Woerner | 17 | 24% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Elijah Mitchell | 15 | 21% | 2 | 6% | 7 |
| Jordan Mason | 9 | 13% | 0 | 0% | 5 |
| Ray-Ray McCloud | 7 | 10% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Ross Dwelley | 6 | 9% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Danny Gray | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Dwayne Washington | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+5.2Jauan Jennings16.9 PTS vs 11.7 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−9.2Alvin Kamara7.0 PTS vs 16.2 xFP
- Highest expected volume18.2 xFPJimmy Garoppolo13.3 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy GaroppoloSF · QB | 13.3 | 18.2 | −4.9 | 100% | 37 att | — | 37 | 4 | 14% | 0 | 0% |
| Christian McCaffreySF · RB | 8.9 | 17.1 | −8.2 | 63% | 38% car | — | 0 | 11 | 38% | 6 | 16% |
| Alvin KamaraNO · RB | 7.0 | 16.2 | −9.2 | 67% | 32% car | — | 0 | 7 | 32% | 7 | 23% |
| Chris OlaveNO · WR | 11.2 | 15.0 | −3.8 | 67% | 30% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 9 | 30% |
| Andy DaltonNO · QB | 10.3 | 14.9 | −4.6 | 86% | 29 att | — | 29 | 4 | 18% | 0 | 0% |
| Brandon AiyukSF · WR | 11.5 | 13.3 | −1.8 | 97% | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 22% |
| Deebo Samuel Sr.SF · WR | 7.3 | 12.9 | −5.6 | 79% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 2 | 7% | 7 | 19% |
| Jauan JenningsSF · WR | 16.9 | 11.7 | +5.2 | 41% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 19% |
| Elijah MitchellSF · RB | 6.3 | 7.8 | −1.5 | 21% | 24% car | — | 0 | 7 | 24% | 2 | 5% |
| Taysom HillNO · TE | 3.0 | 7.6 | −4.6 | 49% | 27% car | — | 1 | 6 | 27% | 2 | 7% |
| George KittleSF · TE | 5.6 | 6.7 | −1.1 | 97% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 11% |
| Jarvis LandryNO · WR | 4.0 | 6.7 | −2.7 | 56% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 13% |
| Rashid ShaheedNO · WR | 7.9 | 5.6 | +2.3 | 53% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 5% | 3 | 10% |
| Mark Ingram IINO · RB | 1.0 | 4.2 | −3.2 | 30% | 18% car | — | 0 | 4 | 18% | 1 | 3% |
| Juwan JohnsonNO · TE | 0.0 | 3.3 | −3.3 | 47% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| Kyle JuszczykSF · RB | 2.2 | 3.3 | −1.1 | — | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 5% |
| Jordan MasonSF · RB | 2.5 | 3.2 | −0.7 | 13% | 17% car | — | 0 | 5 | 17% | 0 | 0% |
| Adam TrautmanNO · TE | 2.7 | 1.7 | +1.0 | 61% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Ray-Ray McCloud IIISF · WR | 2.2 | 1.7 | +0.5 | 10% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Tre'Quan SmithNO · WR | 1.8 | 1.7 | +0.1 | 26% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
Team totals: Saints 30 targets and 22 carries; 49ers 37 targets and 29 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Andy Dalton
18 of 29 passing for 204 yards; 4 carries for 21 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.9 expected.
Jimmy Garoppolo
26 of 37 passing for 222 yards, 1 touchdown; 4 carries for 4 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.2 expected.
Fewest points since Week 3.
Alvin Kamara Unlucky
7 targets (23% of the team's), 6 catches for 37 yards; 7 carries (32% of the team's) for 13 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Fewest points since Week 3.
Chris Olave Volume, no payoff
9 targets (30% of the team's), 5 catches for 62 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.0 expected.
Christian McCaffrey Unlucky
6 targets (16% of the team's), 4 catches for 17 yards; 11 carries (38% of the team's) for 32 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Fewest points since Week 7.
Brandon Aiyuk
8 targets (22% of the team's), 5 catches for 65 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.3 expected.
Fewest points since Week 5.
Deebo Samuel Sr. Unlucky
7 targets (19% of the team's), 3 catches for 43 yards; 2 carries (7% of the team's) for 0 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Jauan Jennings Ran hot
7 targets (19% of the team's), 6 catches for 49 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Season high in targets (7). Best fantasy game of the season.
Stock Up, Stock Down
New Orleans Saints
- Stock up: Taysom Hill played 49% of the snaps, up from a 28% season average.
- Stock up: Rashid Shaheed played 53% of the snaps, up from a 20% season average.
- Stock down: Juwan Johnson played 47% of the snaps, down from a 69% season average.
San Francisco 49ers
- Stock down: Ray-Ray McCloud III played 10% of the snaps, down from a 25% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Saints D | 49ers D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 15.2 | 14.6 |
| RBs | 20.0 | 15.5 |
| WRs | 30.7 | 36.4 |
| TEs | 7.1 | 10.2 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
San Francisco opened at 74% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.
49ers win probability
Key Swings
- +7Gould 24-yd FG72% → 80%Q1 8:01
- +16Garoppolo → Jennings, 5-yd TD78% → 93%Q2 0:13
- +3Gould 46-yd FG94% → 97%Q3 10:25
Swing in 49ers win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| New Orleans Saints | Measure | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Plays | 67 |
| 58% | Pass rate | 57% |
| 6.4 | Yds / dropback | 5.8 |
| 2.9 | Yds / carry | 3.3 |
| 4/11 | Third downs | 5/13 |
Efficiency edge San Francisco ran 14 more plays than New Orleans.
- Top targets
- NO Olave 30% · Kamara 23% · Landry 13%
- SF Aiyuk 22% · Samuel 19% · Jennings 19%
Possession Results
| Result | NO | SF |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 0 | 1 |
| Field goals | 0 | 2 |
| Punts | 4 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Turnovers on downs | 1 | 1 |
| Missed field goals | 1 | 0 |
SF turnover edge: +2
- The 49ers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 11-play, 38-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
- The 49ers drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to seven minutes.
All 18 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | Q1 15:00 | 4 | 13 | 2:05 | Fumble |
| SF | Q1 12:55 | 11 | 38 | 4:54 | Field goal |
| NO | Q1 8:01 | 4 | 26 | 2:18 | Punt |
| SF | Q1 5:43 | 6 | 28 | 3:38 | Punt |
| NO | Q1 2:05 | 5 | 46 | 2:51 | Punt |
| SF | Q2 14:14 | 6 | 13 | 3:49 | Punt |
| NO | Q2 10:25 | 3 | -4 | 1:08 | Punt |
| SF | Q2 9:17 | 11 | 78 | 6:16 | Downs |
| NO | Q2 3:01 | 3 | 9 | 1:14 | Punt |
| SF | Q2 1:47 | 9 | 57 | 1:34 | Touchdown |
| NO | Q2 0:13 | 2 | 14 | 0:13 | End of half |
| SF | Q3 15:00 | 9 | 47 | 4:35 | Field goal |
| NO | Q3 10:25 | 12 | 45 | 6:18 | Missed FG |
| SF | Q3 4:07 | 3 | 7 | 2:16 | Punt |
| NO | Q3 1:51 | 12 | 87 | 5:46 | Fumble |
| SF | Q4 11:05 | 3 | 4 | 1:30 | Punt |
| NO | Q4 9:35 | 9 | 28 | 3:17 | Downs |
| SF | Q4 6:18 | 11 | 46 | 6:18 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Saints vs 49ers Head-to-Head
The Saints and 49ers first met in 1967 and have played 80 times since.
- All-time series
- 51–27–249ers lead, 80 meetings since 1967
- Postseason
- 1–049ers won in 2011
- Largest Saints win
- 34–102006
- Largest 49ers win
- 40–01973
Since 2021
2–0 49ers lead
2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. 4 = 49ers win, S = Saints win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 2 49ers at Saints, 2025 Wk 2 recap SF 26 NO 21 SF W
- 2022 Wk 12 Saints at 49ers SF 13 NO 0 SF W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Saints | Stat | 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| 7-10 | Record | 13-4 |
| 19.4 | Points per game | 26.5 |
| 333.8 | Yards per game | 365.6 |
| 5.6 | Yards per play | 5.9 |
| 20.3 | Points allowed per game | 16.3 |
| 314.8 | Yards allowed per game | 300.6 |
Saints vs 49ers Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- SF −8.549ers covered by 4.5
- Total
- 43.5Under: 13 points scored (by 30.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | 26.0 | 13 | −13.0 |
| Saints | 17.5 | 0 | −17.5 |
Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
New Orleans Saints
- Against the spread
- 4–8
- Over/under
- 6–6
- ATS as favorite
- 2–2
- ATS as underdog
- 2–6
- ATS on the road
- 0–5
San Francisco 49ers
- Against the spread
- 6–5
- Over/under
- 4–7
- ATS as favorite
- 6–4
- ATS as underdog
- 0–1
- ATS at home
- 3–2
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Saints and 49ers in Fantasy
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Saints vs 49ers Game FAQ
Who won the 2022 Saints vs 49ers Week 12 game?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the New Orleans Saints 13–0 in Week 12 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, on November 27, 2022. See the 49ers' 2022 schedule.
What was the final score of Saints vs 49ers?
The final score was 49ers 13, Saints 0. The 49ers led 10–0 at halftime, and the second half went Saints 0, 49ers 3.
What happened in the Saints vs 49ers game?
San Francisco led 10–0 at halftime and outscored New Orleans 3–0 after the break to win 13–0. The 49ers finished with a 317–260 edge in total offense. Jauan Jennings led all players with 6 catches for 49 yards and a touchdown. The Saints committed 2 turnovers, the 49ers none.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Saints vs 49ers?
Jauan Jennings led the game with 16.9 PPR fantasy points, the WR19 of Week 12, on 6 catches for 49 yards and a touchdown. Jimmy Garoppolo was next with 13.3 (QB22). See Jauan Jennings's 2022 game log.
Who led Saints vs 49ers in passing, rushing and receiving?
Jimmy Garoppolo (SF) led all passers with 26 of 37 for 222 yards and a touchdown. Elijah Mitchell (SF) led in rushing with 7 carries for 35 yards. Brandon Aiyuk (SF) led in receiving with 5 catches for 65 yards.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Saints vs 49ers?
Jauan Jennings outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 16.9 PPR points on 11.7 xFP (+5.2). Alvin Kamara fell furthest short, with 7.0 points on 16.2 xFP (−9.2). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Saints vs 49ers?
Jimmy Garoppolo had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 18.2 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 13.3. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the 49ers beat the Saints?
The 49ers beat the Saints 13–0 because they won the turnover battle 2–0 and outgained them 317–260.
Which team won the turnover battle in Saints vs 49ers?
The 49ers won the turnover battle 2–0: the Saints gave the ball away 2 times and the 49ers not at all. The 49ers won the game.
What is the all-time Saints vs 49ers record?
The 49ers lead the all-time series 51–27–2 across 80 meetings since 1967, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.
When did the Saints and 49ers last play before this game?
Before Week 12 of 2022, they last met in the 2020 season on November 15, 2020, when the Saints beat the 49ers 27–13.
Have the Saints and 49ers met in the playoffs?
Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 2011 playoffs. The Saints are 0–1 against the 49ers in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Saints vs 49ers?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was 49ers −8.5, making the San Francisco 49ers 8.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 43.5. That implied about 26.0 points for the 49ers and 17.5 for the Saints.
Did Saints vs 49ers go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 43.5, and the teams combined for 13 points, 30.5 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Saints vs 49ers?
The 49ers covered by 4.5 against the closing line of 49ers −8.5. The final margin was 13 points.