Game story
In Week 3 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-09-17, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the San Francisco 49ers, pulling away with a 41–24 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +11.21 total EPA.
On the individual side, I. Bruce (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.36 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: W.Richey kicks 62 yards from SF 30 to STL 8. L.Fletcher to STL 25 for 17 yards (T.Jackson).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 41 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +13.36 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
- 2 K. Warner · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +11.21 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 3 T. Owens · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +6.06 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 4 C. Garner · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +6.02 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 5 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +4.72 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 6 J. Garcia · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +3.71 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 7 T. Horne · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 8 C. Garner · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +1.76 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
I. Bruce — LA · Receiving
I. Bruce posted the highest total EPA (+13.36) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.67 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.74 EPA) came from San Francisco 49ers: (1:23) J.Garcia pass INTERCEPTED by D.Bly at SF 45. D.Bly ran ob at SF 23 for 22 yards (J.Stokes). PENALTY on SF-J.Stokes, Unnecessary Roughness, 12 yards, enforced at SF 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
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. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 29 (Q1 59:35) — (14:35) J.Garcia pass to F.Beasley for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 59:29) — W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 29 (Q1 56:06) — (11:06) J.Wilkins 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–10. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LA 3 (Q2 40:48) — (10:48) W.Richey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 18 (Q2 35:15) — (5:15) K.Warner pass to T.Horne for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 35:09) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 20 (Q2 32:22) — (2:22) J.Garcia pass to C.Garner for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 32:14) — W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 78 (Q2 32:03) — (2:03) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 31:53) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q3 23:33) — (8:33) M.Faulk right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. SF #90 J.Bryant injured on the play.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 23:28) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 17–7. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 7 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) J.Wilkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 12 (Q4 12:07) — (12:07) J.Garcia pass to T.Owens for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 12:02) — W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 4 (Q4 7:44) — (7:44) M.Faulk right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 7:39) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) M.Faulk left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 1:42) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 60:00) — W.Richey kicks 62 yards from SF 30 to STL 8. L.Fletcher to STL 25 for 17 yards (T.Jackson).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 32:03) — (2:03) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 31:23) — (1:23) J.Garcia pass INTERCEPTED by D.Bly at SF 45. D.Bly ran ob at SF 23 for 22 yards (J.Stokes). PENALTY on SF-J.Stokes, Unnecessary Roughness, 12 yards, enforced at SF 23.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 31:13) — (1:13) K.Warner pass intended for T.Holt INTERCEPTED by J.Keith at SF 0. Touchback.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 59:35) — (14:35) J.Garcia pass to F.Beasley for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 31:23) — (1:23) J.Garcia pass INTERCEPTED by D.Bly at SF 45. D.Bly ran ob at SF 23 for 22 yards (J.Stokes). PENALTY on SF-J.Stokes, Unnecessary Roughness, 12 yards, enforced at SF 23.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 32:03) — (2:03) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 59:51) — (14:51) K.Warner pass intended for T.Holt INTERCEPTED by W.Tubbs at STL 40. W.Tubbs to STL 29 for 11 yards (R.Williams).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 31:13) — (1:13) K.Warner pass intended for T.Holt INTERCEPTED by J.Keith at SF 0. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
K.Warner led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Warner (Los Angeles Rams) · 37 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +0.30 EPA/play · +11.21 total EPA
- J.Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) · 35 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.11 EPA/play · +3.71 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.033 | +0.199 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.5% | 54.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.106 | +0.303 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.007 | +0.135 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.199 | -0.033 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.6% | 57.5% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Rams: 13 drives, +17.87 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 13 drives, +2.64 total EPA, 4 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.
- I. Bruce (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 59:35 · LA 29 · Score 6-0
(14:35) J.Garcia pass to F.Beasley for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 59:29 · LA 2 · Score 7-0
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 56:06 · SF 29 · Score 7-3
(11:06) J.Wilkins 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 40:48 · LA 3 · Score 10-3
(10:48) W.Richey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 35:15 · SF 18 · Score 10-9
(5:15) K.Warner pass to T.Horne for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 35:09 · SF 2 · Score 10-10
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 32:22 · LA 20 · Score 16-10
(2:22) J.Garcia pass to C.Garner for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 32:14 · LA 2 · Score 17-10
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 32:03 · SF 78 · Score 17-16
(2:03) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 31:53 · SF 2 · Score 17-17
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 23:33 · SF 1 · Score 17-23
(8:33) M.Faulk right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. SF #90 J.Bryant injured on the play. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 23:28 · SF 2 · Score 17-24
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · SF 7 · Score 17-27
(15:00) J.Wilkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 12:07 · LA 12 · Score 23-27
(12:07) J.Garcia pass to T.Owens for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 12:02 · LA 2 · Score 24-27
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 7:44 · SF 4 · Score 24-33
(7:44) M.Faulk right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 7:39 · SF 2 · Score 24-34
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 1:45 · SF 1 · Score 24-40
(1:45) M.Faulk left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 1:42 · SF 2 · Score 24-41
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the San Francisco 49ers 41-24 in Week 3, 2000 on 2000-09-17.
What was the final score of San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was San Francisco 49ers 24, Los Angeles Rams 41 (SF 24-41 LA) in Week 3, 2000 on 2000-09-17.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 7, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 10, Los Angeles Rams 14; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 0, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 7, Los Angeles Rams 17; Final: San Francisco 49ers 24, Los Angeles Rams 41.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 59:35) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 35:15) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 32:22) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 32:03) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 23:33) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 12:07) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 7:44) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:45) Los Angeles Rams field goal — unlisted player (Q1 56:06, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 40:48, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams), 62.2% completion, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +11.21 total passing EPA. J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers), 60.0% completion, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.71 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
I. Bruce (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +13.36 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.74 EPA): (1:23) J.Garcia pass INTERCEPTED by D.Bly at SF 45. D.Bly ran ob at SF 23 for 22 yards (J.Stokes). PENALTY on SF-J.Stokes, Unnecessary Roughness, 12 yards, enforced at SF 23.. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.6%.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
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