Game story
In Week 10 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-11-15, the San Francisco 49ers took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 31–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -8.79 total EPA, and -2.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.03 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-8.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (:58) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 89-T.Higbee INTERCEPTED by 1-J.Ward at LA 27. 1-J.Ward for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 14 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Garoppolo · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +15.03 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 2 D. Samuel · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +13.35 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.67 EPA/play
- 3 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.86 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 4 G. Kittle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.94 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 5 D. Samuel · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +4.37 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 6 D. Henderson · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +1.39 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 7 S. Michel · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 8 J. Garoppolo · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +0.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.27 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 (+15.03) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on San Francisco 49ers's efficiency. Across 21 counted snaps, they averaged +0.72 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.76 EPA) came from San Francisco 49ers: (11:15) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 19-D.Samuel for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LA 29. 29-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 — G. Kittle (J. Garoppolo pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Ward
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Higbee (M. Stafford pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Samuel
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Samuel (J. Garoppolo pass)
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Gay
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 14–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q1 46:59) — (1:59) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 85-G.Kittle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 46:54) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SF 76 (Q1 45:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 89-T.Higbee INTERCEPTED by 1-J.Ward at LA 27. 1-J.Ward for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 45:49) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 10 (Q2 43:20) — (13:20) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 89-T.Higbee for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 43:16) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q2 35:30) — (5:30) (Shotgun) 19-D.Samuel left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 35:24) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LA 32 (Q3 19:43) — (4:43) 9-R.Gould 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 40 (Q4 11:15) — (11:15) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 19-D.Samuel for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LA 29. 29-YAC; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 11:07) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 19 (Q4 3:52) — (3:52) 8-M.Gay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 45:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 89-T.Higbee INTERCEPTED by 1-J.Ward at LA 27. 1-J.Ward for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 46:59) — (1:59) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 85-G.Kittle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 55:26) — (10:26) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 85-G.Kittle pushed ob at SF 40 for 18 yards (4-J.Fuller). Caught at SF 27. 13-YAC
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 43:20) — (13:20) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 89-T.Higbee for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 38:23) — (8:23) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 19-D.Samuel to LA 44 for 20 yards (33-N.Scott). Caught at SF 40. 16-YAC
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 11:15) — (11:15) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 19-D.Samuel for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LA 29. 29-YAC
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 45:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 89-T.Higbee INTERCEPTED by 1-J.Ward at LA 27. 1-J.Ward for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 43:20) — (13:20) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 89-T.Higbee for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 46:59) — (1:59) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 85-G.Kittle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M.Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) · 46 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · -2.1% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -8.79 total EPA
- J.Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) · 21 dropbacks · 71.4% completion · +8.0% CPOE · +0.72 EPA/play · +15.03 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 | -0.167 | +0.141 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.1% | 45.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.242 | +0.716 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.099 | -0.081 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.141 | +0.167 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.2% | 62.9% |
By the numbers
San Francisco 49ers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Rams: 10 drives, -11.67 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 10 drives, +11.67 total EPA, 3 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. Garoppolo (SF) 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.
- San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 46:59 · LA 8 · Score 0-6
(1:59) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 85-G.Kittle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 46:54 · LA 15 · Score 0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 45:58 · SF 76 · Score 0-13
(:58) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 89-T.Higbee INTERCEPTED by 1-J.Ward at LA 27. 1-J.Ward for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 45:49 · LA 15 · Score 0-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 43:20 · SF 10 · Score 6-14
(13:20) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 89-T.Higbee for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 43:16 · SF 15 · Score 7-14
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 35:30 · LA 8 · Score 7-20
(5:30) (Shotgun) 19-D.Samuel left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 35:24 · LA 15 · Score 7-21
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 19:43 · LA 32 · Score 7-24
(4:43) 9-R.Gould 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 11:15 · LA 40 · Score 7-30
(11:15) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 19-D.Samuel for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LA 29. 29-YAC - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 11:07 · LA 15 · Score 7-31
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 3:52 · SF 19 · Score 10-31
(3:52) 8-M.Gay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 31-10 in Week 10, 2021 on 2021-11-15.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 10, San Francisco 49ers 31 (LA 10-31 SF) in Week 10, 2021 on 2021-11-15.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 0, San Francisco 49ers 14; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 7, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 0, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 3, San Francisco 49ers 7; Final: Los Angeles Rams 10, San Francisco 49ers 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — G. Kittle (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q1 46:59) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Ward (Q1 45:58) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Higbee (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 43:20) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — D. Samuel (Q2 35:30) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — D. Samuel (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q4 11:15) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q3 19:43, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — M. Gay (Q4 3:52, 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. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams), 56.5% completion, -2.1% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -8.79 total passing EPA. J. Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers), 71.4% completion, +8.0% CPOE, +0.72 EPA per dropback, +15.03 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 +15.03 on passing plays. across 21 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.76 EPA): (11:15) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 19-D.Samuel for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LA 29. 29-YAC. The biggest win-probability swing was -8.8%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 7-2 Now 7-3 L
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W
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