Game story
In Week 13 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-12-09, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the San Francisco 49ers, pulling away with a 27–14 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +1.70 total EPA.
On the individual side, R. Proehl (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.13 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-6.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when San Francisco 49ers changed the game: (14:04) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 35-A.Williams at SF 37. 35-A.Williams to SF 26 for 11 yards (81-T.Owens). PENALTY on LA-59-L.Fletcher, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, e
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 14 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Proehl · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +8.13 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 2 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 3 J. Robinson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
- 4 G. Hearst · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.00 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 5 K. Warner · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +1.70 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 6 E. Johnson · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 7 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 8 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Proehl — LA · Receiving
R. Proehl posted the highest total EPA (+8.13) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.02 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.39 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (12:18) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 24-T.Canidate INTERCEPTED by 31-Z.Bronson at SF 26. 31-Z.Bronson to SF 46 for 20 yards (50-R.Tucker).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Faulk
- Los Angeles Rams — R. Proehl (K. Warner pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — G. Hearst
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Faulk (K. Warner pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Garcia
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
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 14–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 6 (Q1 53:29) — (8:29) 28-M.Faulk right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 53:23) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 15 (Q1 45:10) — (:10) 13-K.Warner pass to 87-R.Proehl for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 45:05) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 38:04) — (8:04) 20-G.Hearst right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 37:59) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 3 (Q2 30:41) — (:41) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 30:38) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 4 (Q3 18:09) — (3:09) 14-J.Wilkins 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 21 (Q4 10:13) — (10:13) 14-J.Wilkins 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 4:47) — (4:47) 5-J.Garcia scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 4:42) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 59:04) — (14:04) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 35-A.Williams at SF 37. 35-A.Williams to SF 26 for 11 yards (81-T.Owens). PENALTY on LA-59-L.Fletcher, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, e
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 57:31) — (12:31) 14-J.Wilkins 53 yard field goal is GOOD, NULLIFIED by Penalty, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. PENALTY on SF, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced at SF 35 - No Play.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 27:18) — (12:18) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 24-T.Canidate INTERCEPTED by 31-Z.Bronson at SF 26. 31-Z.Bronson to SF 46 for 20 yards (50-R.Tucker).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 54:09) — (9:09) 28-M.Faulk up the middle to SF 6 for 4 yards (30-L.Schulters). Ball directly snapped to M.Faulk.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 47:33) — (2:33) 7-J.Baker punts 37 yards to LA 34, Center-86-B.Jennings. 81-A.Hakim to SF 38 for 28 yards (56-T.Killens).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 27:18) — (12:18) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 24-T.Canidate INTERCEPTED by 31-Z.Bronson at SF 26. 31-Z.Bronson to SF 46 for 20 yards (50-R.Tucker).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 5:30) — (5:30) 5-J.Garcia pass to 82-E.Johnson to LA 1 for 19 yards (31-A.Archuleta). St. Louis #31 Adam Archuleta injured on the play.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 11:45) — (11:45) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 89-T.Streets INTERCEPTED by 35-A.Williams at SF 16. 35-A.Williams to SF 16 for no gain (74-D.Fiore).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 45:10) — (:10) 13-K.Warner pass to 87-R.Proehl for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 47 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.70 total EPA
- J.Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) · 42 dropbacks · 31.0% completion · -0.18 EPA/play · -7.47 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 | -0.122 | +0.025 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.9% | 46.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.178 | +0.036 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.066 | -0.063 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.025 | +0.122 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.3% | 67.1% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, +2.28 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, -9.98 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.
- R. Proehl (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.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 53:29 · SF 6 · Score 0-6
(8:29) 28-M.Faulk right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 53:23 · SF 2 · Score 0-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 45:10 · SF 15 · Score 0-13
(:10) 13-K.Warner pass to 87-R.Proehl for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 45:05 · SF 2 · Score 0-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 38:04 · LA 1 · Score 6-14
(8:04) 20-G.Hearst right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 37:59 · LA 2 · Score 7-14
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 30:41 · SF 3 · Score 7-20
(:41) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 30:38 · SF 2 · Score 7-21
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 18:09 · SF 4 · Score 7-24
(3:09) 14-J.Wilkins 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 10:13 · SF 21 · Score 7-27
(10:13) 14-J.Wilkins 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 4:47 · LA 1 · Score 13-27
(4:47) 5-J.Garcia scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 4:42 · LA 2 · Score 14-27
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the San Francisco 49ers 27-14 in Week 13, 2001 on 2001-12-09.
What was the final score of San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was San Francisco 49ers 14, Los Angeles Rams 27 (SF 14-27 LA) in Week 13, 2001 on 2001-12-09.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 0, Los Angeles Rams 14; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 7, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 0, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 7, Los Angeles Rams 3; Final: San Francisco 49ers 14, Los Angeles Rams 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Faulk (Q1 53:29) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — R. Proehl (K. Warner pass) (Q1 45:10) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — G. Hearst (Q2 38:04) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Faulk (K. Warner pass) (Q2 30:41) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Garcia (Q4 4:47) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q3 18:09, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q4 10:13, 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), 55.3% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.70 total passing EPA. J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers), 31.0% completion, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -7.47 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
R. Proehl (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +8.13 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.39 EPA): (12:18) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 24-T.Canidate INTERCEPTED by 31-Z.Bronson at SF 26. 31-Z.Bronson to SF 46 for 20 yards (50-R.Tucker).. The biggest win-probability swing was -6.8%.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 9-2 Now 9-3 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 9-2 Now 10-2 W
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