Game story
In Week 17 of the 2015 NFL season on 2016-01-03, the San Francisco 49ers took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 19–16 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Gabbert (San Francisco 49ers) paced the passing game, with +0.68 total EPA, and -1.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Keenum (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.82 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+32.6% win probability) landed in overtime when San Francisco 49ers changed the game: (4:14) (Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass short right to 11-Q.Patton to LA 5 for 33 yards (97-E.Sims). Caught at LA 40. 35-yds YAC
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 0 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Keenum · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +6.82 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 2 K. Britt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 3 D. Harris · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 4 B. Ellington · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.23 EPA/play
- 5 B. Cunningham · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 6 A. Boldin · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 7 L. Kendricks · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 8 V. McDonald · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Keenum — LA · Passing
C. Keenum posted the highest total EPA (+6.82) 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 (-8.67 EPA) came from San Francisco 49ers: (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass short left intended for 22-M.Davis INTERCEPTED by 97-E.Sims (99-A.Donald) at SF 45. 97-E.Sims to SF 3 for 42 yards (22-M.Davis).
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 (B. Gabbert pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Mason
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- San Francisco 49ers — P. Dawson
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- San Francisco 49ers — P. Dawson
- San Francisco 49ers — P. Dawson
- San Francisco 49ers — P. Dawson
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 15 (Q1 53:16) — (8:16) 4-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 13–10. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 33 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass deep left to 81-A.Boldin for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LA 15. 15-yds YAC; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 44:52) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LA 8 (Q2 39:08) — (9:08) 9-P.Dawson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 14 (Q2 32:48) — (2:48) 4-G.Zuerlein 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 4 (Q2 31:37) — (1:37) 27-T.Mason right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 31:31) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 26 (Q2 30:09) — (:09) 4-G.Zuerlein 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LA 10 (Q3 24:41) — (9:41) 9-P.Dawson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LA 20 (Q4 4:33) — (4:33) 9-P.Dawson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..
Overtime: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LA 5 (OT 3:31) — (3:31) 9-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- San Francisco 49ers (OT 4:14) — (4:14) (Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass short right to 11-Q.Patton to LA 5 for 33 yards (97-E.Sims). Caught at LA 40. 35-yds YAC
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass short left intended for 22-M.Davis INTERCEPTED by 97-E.Sims (99-A.Donald) at SF 45. 97-E.Sims to SF 3 for 42 yards (22-M.Davis).
- San Francisco 49ers (OT 13:58) — (13:58) (Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass short left to 89-V.McDonald to 50 for 24 yards (23-R.McLeod). Caught at SF 26. 24-yds YAC
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 4:43) — (4:43) 2-B.Gabbert FUMBLES (Aborted) at LA 8, recovered by SF-32-D.Harris at LA 20. 32-D.Harris to LA 20 for no gain (97-E.Sims). Penalty on LA-21-J.Jenkins, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting. Penalty
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 1:39) — (1:39) 5-B.Pinion punts 37 yards to end zone, Center-86-K.Nelson, Touchback.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass short left intended for 22-M.Davis INTERCEPTED by 97-E.Sims (99-A.Donald) at SF 45. 97-E.Sims to SF 3 for 42 yards (22-M.Davis).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 55:26) — (10:26) 17-C.Keenum pass deep right to 18-K.Britt to SF 33 for 54 yards (26-T.Brock). Caught at SF 39. 6-yds YAC
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass deep left to 81-A.Boldin for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LA 15. 15-yds YAC
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 16:18) — (1:18) 4-G.Zuerlein 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Quarterback report card
B.Gabbert led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Gabbert (San Francisco 49ers) · 48 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · -1.9% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.68 total EPA
- C.Keenum (Los Angeles Rams) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · -4.1% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +6.82 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 | -0.064 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.0% | 35.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.091 | +0.014 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.106 | -0.261 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.064 | +0.080 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.1% | 56.0% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Rams -0.08, San Francisco 49ers -0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, -7.31 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 14 drives, -6.58 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.
- C. Keenum (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Keenum (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.
- Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 53:16 · SF 15 · Score 3-0
(8:16) 4-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · LA 33 · Score 3-6
(15:00) (Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass deep left to 81-A.Boldin for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LA 15. 15-yds YAC - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 44:52 · LA 15 · Score 3-7
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 39:08 · LA 8 · Score 3-10
(9:08) 9-P.Dawson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 32:48 · SF 14 · Score 6-10
(2:48) 4-G.Zuerlein 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 31:37 · SF 4 · Score 12-10
(1:37) 27-T.Mason right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 31:31 · SF 15 · Score 13-10
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:09 · SF 26 · Score 16-10
(:09) 4-G.Zuerlein 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 24:41 · LA 10 · Score 16-13
(9:41) 9-P.Dawson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 4:33 · LA 20 · Score 16-16
(4:33) 9-P.Dawson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — OT 3:31 · LA 5 · Score 16-19
(3:31) 9-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 19-16 in Week 17, 2015 on 2016-01-03.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 16, San Francisco 49ers 19 (LA 16-19 SF) in Week 17, 2015 on 2016-01-03.
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 13, San Francisco 49ers 10; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 0, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 0, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q5: Los Angeles Rams 0, San Francisco 49ers 3; Final: Los Angeles Rams 16, San Francisco 49ers 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Boldin (B. Gabbert pass) (Q2 45:00) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Mason (Q2 31:37) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 53:16, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 39:08, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 32:48, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 30:09, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 24:41, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 4:33, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — P. Dawson (OT 3:31, 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?
B. Gabbert (San Francisco 49ers), 58.3% completion, -1.9% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.68 total passing EPA. C. Keenum (Los Angeles Rams), 57.9% completion, -4.1% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.82 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
C. Keenum (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +6.82 on passing plays. across 38 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.67 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass short left intended for 22-M.Davis INTERCEPTED by 97-E.Sims (99-A.Donald) at SF 45. 97-E.Sims to SF 3 for 42 yards (22-M.Davis).. The biggest win-probability swing was +32.6%.
Was Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. San Francisco 49ers won 19-16 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 7-8 Now 7-9 L
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 4-11 Now 5-11 W
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