Game story
In Week 6 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-10-18, the San Francisco 49ers took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 24–16 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +0.28 total EPA, and -9.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.61 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+12.6% win probability) landed in the second quarter when San Francisco 49ers changed the game: (14:21) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-S.Joseph]. caught at 33, 33 YAC
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 16 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Garoppolo · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +12.61 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 2 G. Kittle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +9.29 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 3 T. Higbee · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 4 B. Aiyuk · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 5 K. Bourne · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 6 D. Samuel · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 7 R. Woods · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 8 V. Jefferson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Garoppolo — SF · Passing
J. Garoppolo posted the highest total EPA (+12.61) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on San Francisco 49ers's efficiency. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.55 EPA) came from San Francisco 49ers: (14:21) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-S.Joseph]. caught at 33, 33 YAC
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Samuel (J. Garoppolo pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — G. Kittle (J. Garoppolo pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — R. Woods (J. Goff pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — B. Aiyuk (J. Garoppolo pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Reynolds (J. Goff pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Sloman
- San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould
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 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q1 56:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 19-D.Samuel for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LA 11, 11-YAC; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 56:39) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–6. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 44 (Q2 44:21) — (14:21) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-S.Joseph]. caught at 33, 33 YAC; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 44:14) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 10 (Q2 39:08) — (9:08) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 17-R.Woods for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q2 31:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 11-B.Aiyuk for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 31:47) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 23 (Q3 27:11) — (12:11) 1-S.Sloman 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LA 31 (Q4 5:32) — (5:32) 9-R.Gould 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 40 (Q4 3:33); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 3:24) — 1-S.Sloman extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone (Q4 2:33) — Timeout #3 by LA at 02:33..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 44:21) — (14:21) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-S.Joseph]. caught at 33, 33 YAC
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 59:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 19-D.Samuel to LA 36 for 35 yards (43-J.Johnson III; 59-M.Kiser). caught at SF 24, 40 YAC
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 39:08) — (9:08) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 17-R.Woods for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 39:03) — 1-S.Sloman extra point is Blocked (96-D.Jordan), Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 36:53) — (6:53) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 84-K.Bourne to SF 49 for 19 yards (43-J.Johnson III). cauaght SF 44, 5 YAC
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 44:21) — (14:21) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-S.Joseph]. caught at 33, 33 YAC
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 17:39) — (2:39) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left intended for 11-J.Reynolds INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Verrett at SF -8. Touchback.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 3:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 11-J.Reynolds for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-41-E.Moseley, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 39:08) — (9:08) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 17-R.Woods for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Goff led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Goff (Los Angeles Rams) · 41 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · -9.6% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.28 total EPA
- J.Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) · 35 dropbacks · 65.7% completion · +1.1% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +12.61 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 | +0.013 | +0.102 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.0% | 41.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.007 | +0.360 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.044 | -0.178 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.102 | -0.013 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.6% | 57.0% |
By the numbers
San Francisco 49ers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Rams: 10 drives, +1.01 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, +8.85 total EPA, 4 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.
- J. Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Goff (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 TD (+6) — Q1 56:44 · LA 6 · Score 0-6
(11:44) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 19-D.Samuel for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LA 11, 11-YAC - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 56:39 · LA 15 · Score 0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 44:21 · LA 44 · Score 0-13
(14:21) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-S.Joseph]. caught at 33, 33 YAC - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 44:14 · LA 15 · Score 0-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 39:08 · SF 10 · Score 6-14
(9:08) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 17-R.Woods for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 31:51 · LA 2 · Score 6-20
(1:51) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 11-B.Aiyuk for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 31:47 · LA 15 · Score 6-21
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 27:11 · SF 23 · Score 9-21
(12:11) 1-S.Sloman 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 5:32 · LA 31 · Score 9-24
(5:32) 9-R.Gould 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 3:33 · SF 40 · Score 15-24
(3:33) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 11-J.Reynolds for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-41-E.Moseley, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 3:24 · SF 15 · Score 16-24
1-S.Sloman extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+7) — Q4 2:33 · Score 16-24
Timeout #3 by LA at 02:33.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 24-16 in Week 6, 2020 on 2020-10-18.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 16, San Francisco 49ers 24 (LA 16-24 SF) in Week 6, 2020 on 2020-10-18.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 0, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 6, San Francisco 49ers 14; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 3, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 14, San Francisco 49ers 3; Final: Los Angeles Rams 16, San Francisco 49ers 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — D. Samuel (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q1 56:44) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — G. Kittle (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q2 44:21) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — R. Woods (J. Goff pass) (Q2 39:08) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — B. Aiyuk (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q2 31:51) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — J. Reynolds (J. Goff pass) (Q4 3:33) Los Angeles Rams field goal — S. Sloman (Q3 27:11, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q4 5:32, 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?
J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams), 46.3% completion, -9.6% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.28 total passing EPA. J. Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers), 65.7% completion, +1.1% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +12.61 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
J. Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) led the game in total EPA with +12.61 on passing plays. across 35 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.55 EPA): (14:21) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-S.Joseph]. caught at 33, 33 YAC. The biggest win-probability swing was +12.6%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
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