Game story
In Week 10 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-11-14, the San Francisco 49ers took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 23–20 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +3.15 total EPA, and +5.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Smith (San Francisco 49ers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.26 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+32.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when San Francisco 49ers changed the game: (2:23) (Shotgun) 1-T.Smith pass deep left to 21-F.Gore pushed ob at LA 16 for 23 yards (23-J.Murphy). Caught at LA 22.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Smith · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +10.26 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 2 F. Gore · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 3 B. Gibson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.94 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 4 Del. Walker · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 5 M. Crabtree · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 6 S. Jackson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 7 S. Bradford · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +3.15 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 8 J. Morgan · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Smith — SF · Passing
T. Smith posted the highest total EPA (+10.26) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on San Francisco 49ers's efficiency. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.72 EPA) came from San Francisco 49ers: (4:49) 1-T.Smith pass deep right to 84-J.Morgan to LA 1 for 65 yards (43-C.Dahl; 35-K.Dockery). Caught at LA 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — F. Gore
- Los Angeles Rams — D. Amendola (S. Bradford pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Jackson
- San Francisco 49ers — M. Crabtree (T. Smith pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Massey
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Massey
- 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: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 24 (Q1 54:40) — (9:40) 3-Josh.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q1 48:21) — (3:21) 21-F.Gore left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 48:10) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LA 8 (Q2 42:08) — (12:08) 6-J.Nedney 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 5 (Q2 39:12) — (9:12) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 16-D.Amendola for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 39:08) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 13 (Q3 17:54) — (2:54) 39-S.Jackson right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 17:48) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 10–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LA 29 (Q4 9:07) — (9:07) 6-J.Nedney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 16 (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) 1-T.Smith pass deep left to 15-M.Crabtree for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 2:10); Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 15 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 3-Josh.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones..
Overtime: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LA 11 (OT 9:43) — (9:43) 6-J.Nedney 29 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 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 1-T.Smith pass deep left to 21-F.Gore pushed ob at LA 16 for 23 yards (23-J.Murphy). Caught at LA 22.
- San Francisco 49ers (OT 11:11) — (11:11) 1-T.Smith pass incomplete deep right to 46-Del.Walker [72-C.Long]. PENALTY on LA-21-O.Atogwe, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards, enforced at LA 45 - No Play.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 39-S.Jackson to SF 18 for 25 yards (51-T.Spikes). Penalty on SF-99-M.Lawson, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 3-Josh.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- Los Angeles Rams (OT 13:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford sacked at LA 27 for -8 yards (94-J.Smith).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 49:49) — (4:49) 1-T.Smith pass deep right to 84-J.Morgan to LA 1 for 65 yards (43-C.Dahl; 35-K.Dockery). Caught at LA 35.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 1-T.Smith pass deep left to 21-F.Gore pushed ob at LA 16 for 23 yards (23-J.Murphy). Caught at LA 22.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 44:28) — (14:28) (Shotgun) 1-T.Smith pass incomplete deep right to 15-M.Crabtree. PENALTY on LA-24-R.Bartell, Defensive Pass Interference, 38 yards, enforced at SF 24 - No Play.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 40:22) — (10:22) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 16-D.Amendola to SF 15 for 25 yards (30-R.Smith). Caught at SF 29.
Quarterback report card
S.Bradford led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) · 53 dropbacks · 56.6% completion · +5.7% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +3.15 total EPA
- T.Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 40 dropbacks · 42.5% completion · +3.0% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +10.26 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 | +0.041 | +0.079 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.7% | 41.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.059 | +0.257 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.141 | -0.196 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.079 | -0.041 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.3% | 55.3% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Rams +0.04, San Francisco 49ers +0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Los Angeles Rams: 14 drives, +4.20 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 14 drives, +6.63 total EPA, 5 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.
- T. Smith (San Francisco 49ers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- S. Bradford (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 FG (+3) — Q1 54:40 · SF 24 · Score 3-0
(9:40) 3-Josh.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 48:21 · LA 1 · Score 3-6
(3:21) 21-F.Gore left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 48:10 · LA 2 · Score 3-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 42:08 · LA 8 · Score 3-10
(12:08) 6-J.Nedney 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 39:12 · SF 5 · Score 9-10
(9:12) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 16-D.Amendola for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 39:08 · SF 2 · Score 10-10
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 17:54 · SF 13 · Score 16-10
(2:54) 39-S.Jackson right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 17:48 · SF 2 · Score 17-10
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 9:07 · LA 29 · Score 17-13
(9:07) 6-J.Nedney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 2:17 · LA 16 · Score 17-19
(2:17) 1-T.Smith pass deep left to 15-M.Crabtree for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 2:10 · LA 2 · Score 17-20
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. PENALTY on LA-98-F.Robbins, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · SF 15 · Score 20-20
(:03) 3-Josh.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — OT 9:43 · LA 11 · Score 20-23
(9:43) 6-J.Nedney 29 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 San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 23-20 in Week 10, 2010 on 2010-11-14.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 20, San Francisco 49ers 23 (LA 20-23 SF) in Week 10, 2010 on 2010-11-14.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 3, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 7, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 7, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 3, San Francisco 49ers 10; Q5: Los Angeles Rams 0, San Francisco 49ers 3; Final: Los Angeles Rams 20, San Francisco 49ers 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (Q1 48:21) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Amendola (S. Bradford pass) (Q2 39:12) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Jackson (Q3 17:54) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — M. Crabtree (T. Smith pass) (Q4 2:17) Los Angeles Rams field goal — C. Massey (Q1 54:40, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q2 42:08, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q4 9:07, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — C. Massey (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (OT 9:43, 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?
S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams), 56.6% completion, +5.7% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +3.15 total passing EPA. T. Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 42.5% completion, +3.0% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +10.26 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
T. Smith (San Francisco 49ers) led the game in total EPA with +10.26 on passing plays. across 40 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.72 EPA): (4:49) 1-T.Smith pass deep right to 84-J.Morgan to LA 1 for 65 yards (43-C.Dahl; 35-K.Dockery). Caught at LA 35.. The biggest win-probability swing was +32.4%.
Was Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. San Francisco 49ers won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 2-6 Now 3-6 W
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