Game story
In Week 2 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-09-23, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the San Francisco 49ers, pulling away with a 30–26 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 19 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +6.69 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.69 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.5% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (:31) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner sacked at LA 39 for -11 yards (95-J.Engelberger). FUMBLES (95-J.Engelberger), RECOVERED by SF-96-A.Carter at LA 39. 96-A.Carter to LA 38 for 1 yard.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 9 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 30 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 0 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Warner · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +6.69 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 2 J. Garcia · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +5.55 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 3 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 4 T. Jackson · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.88 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
- 5 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +2.11 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 6 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.77 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 7 A. Hakim · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 8 J. Robinson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Warner — LA · Passing
K. Warner posted the highest total EPA (+6.69) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.94 EPA) came from San Francisco 49ers: (14:17) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 55-M.Fields at LA 44. 55-M.Fields pushed ob at SF 26 for 30 yards (5-J.Garcia). Ball bounces off Owens' hands to Fields.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Robinson (K. Warner pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Garcia
- San Francisco 49ers — K. Barlow
- Los Angeles Rams — A. Hakim (K. Warner pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — I. Bruce (K. Warner pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — T. Jackson (J. Garcia pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Cortez
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Cortez
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 9–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 26 (Q1 54:09) — (9:09) 14-J.Wilkins 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q1 47:56) — (2:56) 13-K.Warner pass to 45-J.Robinson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 16–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 22 (Q2 42:49) — (12:49) 14-J.Wilkins 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 10 (Q2 34:11) — (4:11) 5-J.Garcia up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 34:07) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 31:18) — (1:18) 32-K.Barlow up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LA 34 (Q2 30:06) — (:06) 6-J.Cortez 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 25 (Q3 22:05) — (7:05) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Hakim for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 3.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 22:00) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 6 (Q3 16:27) — (1:27) 14-J.Wilkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 10–8. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 39 (Q4 14:42) — (14:42) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 29.; Los Angeles Rams registered a safety from the SF 2 (Q4 14:32) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 13-K.Warner pass to 87-R.Proehl is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 10 (Q4 10:39) — (10:39) 5-J.Garcia pass to 22-T.Jackson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LA 2.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 10:31) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LA 15 (Q4 6:51) — (6:51) 6-J.Cortez 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 30:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner sacked at LA 39 for -11 yards (95-J.Engelberger). FUMBLES (95-J.Engelberger), RECOVERED by SF-96-A.Carter at LA 39. 96-A.Carter to LA 38 for 1 yard.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 9:56) — (9:56) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce to SF 35 for 33 yards (36-J.Webster). FUMBLES (36-J.Webster), RECOVERED by SF-30-L.Schulters at SF 35. 30-L.Schulters to 50 for 15 yards (45-J.Robinson). PENALTY
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 22:05) — (7:05) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Hakim for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 3.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 33:20) — (3:20) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 87-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 29-A.Plummer at LA 36. 29-A.Plummer to LA 36 for no gain (87-R.Proehl).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 30:06) — (:06) 6-J.Cortez 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 44:17) — (14:17) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 55-M.Fields at LA 44. 55-M.Fields pushed ob at SF 26 for 30 yards (5-J.Garcia). Ball bounces off Owens' hands to Fields.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 14:42) — (14:42) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 29.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 10:39) — (10:39) 5-J.Garcia pass to 22-T.Jackson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LA 2.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 22:05) — (7:05) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Hakim for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 3.
Quarterback report card
K.Warner led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Warner (Los Angeles Rams) · 38 dropbacks · 63.2% completion · +0.18 EPA/play · +6.69 total EPA
- J.Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) · 37 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · -0.14 EPA/play · -5.24 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.108 | +0.006 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.1% | 46.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.194 | -0.083 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.156 | +0.124 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.006 | -0.108 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.6% | 45.9% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Rams generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, +8.02 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, +0.47 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 54:09 · SF 26 · Score 3-0
(9:09) 14-J.Wilkins 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 47:56 · SF 1 · Score 9-0
(2:56) 13-K.Warner pass to 45-J.Robinson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 42:49 · SF 22 · Score 12-0
(12:49) 14-J.Wilkins 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 34:11 · LA 10 · Score 12-6
(4:11) 5-J.Garcia up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 34:07 · LA 2 · Score 12-7
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 31:18 · LA 1 · Score 12-13
(1:18) 32-K.Barlow up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 30:06 · LA 34 · Score 12-16
(:06) 6-J.Cortez 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 22:05 · SF 25 · Score 18-16
(7:05) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Hakim for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 3. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 22:00 · SF 2 · Score 19-16
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 16:27 · SF 6 · Score 22-16
(1:27) 14-J.Wilkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 14:42 · SF 39 · Score 28-16
(14:42) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 29. - Los Angeles Rams Safety (+2) — Q4 14:32 · SF 2 · Score 30-16
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 13-K.Warner pass to 87-R.Proehl is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 10:39 · LA 10 · Score 30-22
(10:39) 5-J.Garcia pass to 22-T.Jackson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LA 2. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 10:31 · LA 2 · Score 30-23
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 6:51 · LA 15 · Score 30-26
(6:51) 6-J.Cortez 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the San Francisco 49ers 30-26 in Week 2, 2001 on 2001-09-23.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 30, San Francisco 49ers 26 (LA 30-26 SF) in Week 2, 2001 on 2001-09-23.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 9, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 3, San Francisco 49ers 16; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 10, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 8, San Francisco 49ers 10; Final: Los Angeles Rams 30, San Francisco 49ers 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — J. Robinson (K. Warner pass) (Q1 47:56) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Garcia (Q2 34:11) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — K. Barlow (Q2 31:18) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — A. Hakim (K. Warner pass) (Q3 22:05) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — I. Bruce (K. Warner pass) (Q4 14:42) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — T. Jackson (J. Garcia pass) (Q4 10:39) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q1 54:09, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 42:49, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Cortez (Q2 30:06, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q3 16:27, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Cortez (Q4 6:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams), 63.2% completion, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.69 total passing EPA. J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers), 51.4% completion, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -5.24 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +6.69 on passing plays. across 38 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.94 EPA): (14:17) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 55-M.Fields at LA 44. 55-M.Fields pushed ob at SF 26 for 30 yards (5-J.Garcia). Ball bounces off Owens' hands to Fiel. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.5%.
Was Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Los Angeles Rams won 30-26 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
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