Game story
In Week 1 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-09-11, the San Francisco 49ers took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 28–25 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +12.42 total EPA.
On the individual side, M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.42 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-43.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (:59) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Adams at SF 24. 20-M.Adams to SF 24 for no gain (80-I.Bruce). Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 25 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 0 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Bulger · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +12.42 total EPA · 64 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 2 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +9.73 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 3 S. McDonald · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +8.36 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 4 T. Rattay · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +7.70 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 5 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +7.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.55 EPA/play
- 6 A. Battle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +6.95 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 7 K. Curtis · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +6.17 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 8 B. Lloyd · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Bulger — LA · Passing
M. Bulger posted the highest total EPA (+12.42) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 64 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.10 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (7:06) 4-R.Hodges punts 44 yards to SF 25, Center-45-C.Massey. 18-O.Amey for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — B. Lloyd (T. Rattay pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — O. Amey
- San Francisco 49ers — A. Battle (T. Rattay pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — K. Barlow
- Los Angeles Rams — I. Bruce (M. Bulger pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — B. Manumaleuna (M. Bulger pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
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 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 12 (Q1 49:32) — (4:32) 14-J.Wilkins 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 21–6. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 23 (Q2 43:11) — (13:11) 14-J.Wilkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 35 (Q2 39:52) — (9:52) 13-T.Rattay pass to 85-B.Lloyd for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 39:45) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SF 69 (Q2 37:06) — (7:06) 4-R.Hodges punts 44 yards to SF 25, Center-45-C.Massey. 18-O.Amey for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 36:48) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q2 31:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 13-T.Rattay pass to 83-A.Battle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LA 1.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 31:16) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 15 (Q2 30:01) — (:01) 14-J.Wilkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 9 (Q3 26:39) — (11:39) (Shotgun) 32-K.Barlow right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 6 (Q3 26:32) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 23 (Q3 17:27) — (2:27) 14-J.Wilkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 13–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 29 (Q4 13:29) — (13:29) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 6 (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) 10-M.Bulger pass to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 5.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 2:13) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 0:59) — (:59) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Adams at SF 24. 20-M.Adams to SF 24 for no gain (80-I.Bruce). Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) 4-A.Lee punts 39 yards to LA 49, Center-86-B.Jennings. 84-S.McDonald to SF 38 for 13 yards (22-T.Jackson; 28-K.Lewis).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 51:58) — (6:58) 13-T.Rattay sacked at SF 21 for -8 yards (91-L.Little). FUMBLES (91-L.Little), RECOVERED by LA-95-T.Hargrove at SF 28. 95-T.Hargrove to SF 28 for no gain (75-J.Jennings). T.Rattay charged with
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 39:52) — (9:52) 13-T.Rattay pass to 85-B.Lloyd for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 37:06) — (7:06) 4-R.Hodges punts 44 yards to SF 25, Center-45-C.Massey. 18-O.Amey for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 37:06) — (7:06) 4-R.Hodges punts 44 yards to SF 25, Center-45-C.Massey. 18-O.Amey for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 51:58) — (6:58) 13-T.Rattay sacked at SF 21 for -8 yards (91-L.Little). FUMBLES (91-L.Little), RECOVERED by LA-95-T.Hargrove at SF 28. 95-T.Hargrove to SF 28 for no gain (75-J.Jennings). T.Rattay charged with
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) 10-M.Bulger pass to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 5.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 39:52) — (9:52) 13-T.Rattay pass to 85-B.Lloyd for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M.Bulger led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) · 64 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +12.42 total EPA
- T.Rattay (San Francisco 49ers) · 19 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +0.41 EPA/play · +7.70 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 | +0.025 | +0.039 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.4% | 43.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.194 | +0.414 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.059 | -0.443 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.039 | -0.025 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.2% | 54.6% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Rams +0.03, San Francisco 49ers +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, +2.75 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, +2.47 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- San Francisco 49ers 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.
- M. Bulger (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 49:32 · SF 12 · Score 3-0
(4:32) 14-J.Wilkins 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 43:11 · SF 23 · Score 6-0
(13:11) 14-J.Wilkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 39:52 · LA 35 · Score 6-6
(9:52) 13-T.Rattay pass to 85-B.Lloyd for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 39:45 · LA 2 · Score 6-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 37:06 · SF 69 · Score 6-13
(7:06) 4-R.Hodges punts 44 yards to SF 25, Center-45-C.Massey. 18-O.Amey for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 36:48 · LA 2 · Score 6-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 31:19 · LA 6 · Score 6-20
(1:19) (Shotgun) 13-T.Rattay pass to 83-A.Battle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LA 1. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 31:16 · LA 2 · Score 6-21
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:01 · SF 15 · Score 9-21
(:01) 14-J.Wilkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 26:39 · LA 9 · Score 9-27
(11:39) (Shotgun) 32-K.Barlow right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 26:32 · LA 6 · Score 9-28
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 17:27 · SF 23 · Score 12-28
(2:27) 14-J.Wilkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 13:29 · SF 29 · Score 18-28
(13:29) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 2:16 · SF 6 · Score 24-28
(2:16) 10-M.Bulger pass to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 5. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 2:13 · SF 2 · Score 25-28
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 28-25 in Week 1, 2005 on 2005-09-11.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 25, San Francisco 49ers 28 (LA 25-28 SF) in Week 1, 2005 on 2005-09-11.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 3, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 6, San Francisco 49ers 21; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 3, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 13, San Francisco 49ers 0; Final: Los Angeles Rams 25, San Francisco 49ers 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — B. Lloyd (T. Rattay pass) (Q2 39:52) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — O. Amey (Q2 37:06) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Battle (T. Rattay pass) (Q2 31:19) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — K. Barlow (Q3 26:39) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — I. Bruce (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 13:29) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — B. Manumaleuna (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 2:16) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q1 49:32, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 43:11, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 30:01, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q3 17:27, 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?
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams), 53.1% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +12.42 total passing EPA. T. Rattay (San Francisco 49ers), 57.9% completion, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +7.70 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +12.42 on passing plays. across 64 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.10 EPA): (7:06) 4-R.Hodges punts 44 yards to SF 25, Center-45-C.Massey. 18-O.Amey for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -43.9%.
Was Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. San Francisco 49ers won 28-25 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Now 0-1 L
San Francisco 49ers
Now 1-0 W
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