Game story
In Week 11 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-11-18, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the San Francisco 49ers, pulling away with a 13–9 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -5.86 total EPA, and +6.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, I. Bruce (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.10 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-34.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when San Francisco 49ers changed the game: (:03) (Shotgun) 12-T.Dilfer pass intended for 82-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 21-O.Atogwe at LA -1. 21-O.Atogwe to LA 7 for 8 yards (21-F.Gore).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +6.10 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 2 A. Battle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.27 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 3 D. Jackson · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
- 4 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 5 V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 6 D. Bennett · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
- 7 B. Gilmore · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 8 D. Hall · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +1.33 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
I. Bruce — LA · Receiving
I. Bruce posted the highest total EPA (+6.10) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.22 EPA per play.
The signature play (+2.92 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (13:01) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 80-I.Bruce ran ob at SF 24 for 13 yards (36-S.Spencer). St. Louis challenged the first down ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 80-
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass)
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
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 7–3. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 3 (Q1 55:57) — (10:57) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 81-T.Holt for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 55:51); San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LA 10 (Q1 49:25) — (4:25) 6-J.Nedney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 31 (Q2 39:46) — (9:46) 14-J.Wilkins 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 6–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 17 (Q4 10:28) — (10:28) 14-J.Wilkins 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LA 20 (Q4 6:11) — (6:11) 6-J.Nedney 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LA 28 (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) 6-J.Nedney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 12-T.Dilfer pass intended for 82-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 21-O.Atogwe at LA -1. 21-O.Atogwe to LA 7 for 8 yards (21-F.Gore).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 12-T.Dilfer pass deep middle to 85-V.Davis to LA 21 for 22 yards (25-C.Chavous; 21-O.Atogwe). Caught LA 22.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 30:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 12-T.Dilfer pass intended for 82-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Hill at LA 32. 26-T.Hill to LA 32 for no gain (82-D.Jackson).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 57:36) — (12:36) 39-S.Jackson up the middle pushed ob at SF 19 for 37 yards (22-N.Clements).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 51:34) — (6:34) 5-D.Jones punts 40 yards to SF 45, Center-45-C.Massey. 84-Mike Lewis to SF 41 for -4 yards. Lateral to 22-N.Clements to LA 18 for 41 yards (41-E.Bassey).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 13:01) — (13:01) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 80-I.Bruce ran ob at SF 24 for 13 yards (36-S.Spencer). St. Louis challenged the first down ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pa
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 57:36) — (12:36) 39-S.Jackson up the middle pushed ob at SF 19 for 37 yards (22-N.Clements).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 55:08) — (10:08) 12-T.Dilfer pass deep left to 82-D.Jackson to LA 47 for 29 yards (34-F.Brown; 21-O.Atogwe). Caught at SF 46.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 51:34) — (6:34) 5-D.Jones punts 40 yards to SF 45, Center-45-C.Massey. 84-Mike Lewis to SF 41 for -4 yards. Lateral to 22-N.Clements to LA 18 for 41 yards (41-E.Bassey).
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) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · +6.1% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -5.86 total EPA
- T.Dilfer (San Francisco 49ers) · 41 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -2.4% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -7.58 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 | -0.080 | -0.166 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.0% | 35.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.143 | -0.185 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.131 | -0.502 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.166 | +0.080 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.2% | 67.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Rams generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.08 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Rams: 14 drives, -7.05 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 13 drives, -13.43 total EPA, 3 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.
- I. Bruce (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Bulger (LA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 55:57 · SF 3 · Score 6-0
(10:57) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 81-T.Holt for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 55:51 · SF 2 · Score 7-0
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. PENALTY on SF-30-D.Strickland, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 49:25 · LA 10 · Score 7-3
(4:25) 6-J.Nedney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 39:46 · SF 31 · Score 10-3
(9:46) 14-J.Wilkins 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 10:28 · SF 17 · Score 13-3
(10:28) 14-J.Wilkins 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 6:11 · LA 20 · Score 13-6
(6:11) 6-J.Nedney 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 1:55 · LA 28 · Score 13-9
(1:55) 6-J.Nedney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the San Francisco 49ers 13-9 in Week 11, 2007 on 2007-11-18.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 13, San Francisco 49ers 9 (LA 13-9 SF) in Week 11, 2007 on 2007-11-18.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 7, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 3, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 3, San Francisco 49ers 6; Final: Los Angeles Rams 13, San Francisco 49ers 9.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 55:57) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q1 49:25, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 39:46, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q4 10:28, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q4 6:11, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q4 1:55, 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), 51.2% completion, +6.1% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -5.86 total passing EPA. T. Dilfer (San Francisco 49ers), 48.8% completion, -2.4% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -7.58 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
I. Bruce (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +6.10 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+2.92 EPA): (13:01) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 80-I.Bruce ran ob at SF 24 for 13 yards (36-S.Spencer). St. Louis challenged the first down ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Sho. The biggest win-probability swing was -34.7%.
Was Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Los Angeles Rams won 13-9 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 1-8 Now 2-8 W
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 2-7 Now 2-8 L
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