Game story
In Week 9 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-11-02, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the San Francisco 49ers, pulling away with a 13–10 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) paced the passing game, with -3.95 total EPA, and -0.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Boldin (San Francisco 49ers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.84 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-51.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when San Francisco 49ers changed the game: (:09) 71-J.Martin reported in as eligible. 7-C.Kaepernick up the middle to LA 1 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LA-55-J.Laurinaitis at LA 0. Touchback. The Replay Official challenged the fumble rul
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Boldin · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +6.84 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 2 B. Cunningham · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 3 S. Johnson · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 4 T. Watts · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 5 B. Ellington · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 6 C. Hyde · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +0.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 7 S. Bailey · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +0.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 8 B. Lloyd · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +0.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Boldin — SF · Receiving
A. Boldin posted the highest total EPA (+6.84) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on San Francisco 49ers's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.98 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.51 EPA) came from San Francisco 49ers: (2:06) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick sacked at SF 40 for -10 yards (94-R.Quinn). FUMBLES (94-R.Quinn) [94-R.Quinn], RECOVERED by LA-97-E.Sims at SF 36. 97-E.Sims to SF 36 for no gain (76-A.Davis). C.Kaepernick charged with 14
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — A. Boldin (C. Kaepernick pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — K. Britt (A. Davis pass)
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — P. Dawson
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LA 16 (Q1 55:37) — (10:37) 9-P.Dawson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 19 (Q1 46:25) — (1:25) 4-G.Zuerlein 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 27 (Q2 42:05) — (12:05) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep middle to 81-A.Boldin for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LA 11. 11-yds YAC; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 41:57) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 21 (Q2 31:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 9-A.Davis pass short left to 81-K.Britt for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 16. 16-yds YAC; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 31:04) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 21 (Q4 5:30) — (5:30) 4-G.Zuerlein 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 0:09) — (:09) 71-J.Martin reported in as eligible. 7-C.Kaepernick up the middle to LA 1 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LA-55-J.Laurinaitis at LA 0. Touchback. The Replay Official challenged the fumble rul
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass incomplete deep left to 15-M.Crabtree. PENALTY on LA-22-T.Johnson, Defensive Pass Interference, 25 yards, enforced at LA 30 - No Play.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 32:06) — (2:06) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick sacked at SF 40 for -10 yards (94-R.Quinn). FUMBLES (94-R.Quinn) [94-R.Quinn], RECOVERED by LA-97-E.Sims at SF 36. 97-E.Sims to SF 36 for no gain (76-A.Davis). C.Kaeper
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 31:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 9-A.Davis pass short left to 81-K.Britt for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 16. 16-yds YAC
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 43:28) — (13:28) 9-A.Davis pass short right intended for 11-T.Austin INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Bethea at LA 35. 41-A.Bethea to LA 35 for no gain (46-C.Harkey).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 32:06) — (2:06) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick sacked at SF 40 for -10 yards (94-R.Quinn). FUMBLES (94-R.Quinn) [94-R.Quinn], RECOVERED by LA-97-E.Sims at SF 36. 97-E.Sims to SF 36 for no gain (76-A.Davis). C.Kaeper
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 43:28) — (13:28) 9-A.Davis pass short right intended for 11-T.Austin INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Bethea at LA 35. 41-A.Bethea to LA 35 for no gain (46-C.Harkey).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 0:09) — (:09) 71-J.Martin reported in as eligible. 7-C.Kaepernick up the middle to LA 1 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LA-55-J.Laurinaitis at LA 0. Touchback. The Replay Official challenged the fumble rul
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 38:41) — (8:41) (Shotgun) 9-A.Davis pass deep right intended for 81-K.Britt INTERCEPTED by 20-P.Cox at SF 29. 20-P.Cox to SF 39 for 10 yards (79-G.Robinson).
Quarterback report card
C.Kaepernick led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) · 47 dropbacks · 46.8% completion · -0.7% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.95 total EPA
- A.Davis (Los Angeles Rams) · 27 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · -13.3% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -5.99 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 | -0.155 | -0.177 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 43.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.222 | -0.084 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.302 | -0.324 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.177 | +0.155 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.8% | 60.0% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Rams -0.15, San Francisco 49ers -0.18) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, -10.85 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, -15.55 total EPA, 2 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.
- A. Boldin (San Francisco 49ers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Davis (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 55:37 · LA 16 · Score 0-3
(10:37) 9-P.Dawson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 46:25 · SF 19 · Score 3-3
(1:25) 4-G.Zuerlein 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 42:05 · LA 27 · Score 3-9
(12:05) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep middle to 81-A.Boldin for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LA 11. 11-yds YAC - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 41:57 · LA 2 · Score 3-10
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 31:11 · SF 21 · Score 9-10
(1:11) (Shotgun) 9-A.Davis pass short left to 81-K.Britt for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 16. 16-yds YAC - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 31:04 · SF 2 · Score 10-10
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 5:30 · SF 21 · Score 13-10
(5:30) 4-G.Zuerlein 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the San Francisco 49ers 13-10 in Week 9, 2014 on 2014-11-02.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 13, San Francisco 49ers 10 (LA 13-10 SF) in Week 9, 2014 on 2014-11-02.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 3, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 7, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 3, San Francisco 49ers 0; Final: Los Angeles Rams 13, San Francisco 49ers 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Boldin (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q2 42:05) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — K. Britt (A. Davis pass) (Q2 31:11) San Francisco 49ers field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 55:37, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 46:25, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 5:30, 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?
C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers), 46.8% completion, -0.7% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.95 total passing EPA. A. Davis (Los Angeles Rams), 48.1% completion, -13.3% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -5.99 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
A. Boldin (San Francisco 49ers) led the game in total EPA with +6.84 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.51 EPA): (2:06) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick sacked at SF 40 for -10 yards (94-R.Quinn). FUMBLES (94-R.Quinn) [94-R.Quinn], RECOVERED by LA-97-E.Sims at SF 36. 97-E.Sims to SF 36 for no gain (7. The biggest win-probability swing was -51.3%.
Was Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Rams won 13-10 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L
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