Game story
In Week 16 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-12-24, the San Francisco 49ers took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 24–20 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Martin (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +11.92 total EPA.
On the individual side, T. Holt (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.27 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-38.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (1:14) (Shotgun) 11-J.Martin pass intended for 83-K.Curtis INTERCEPTED by 38-B.Emanuel (20-M.Adams) at SF 19. 38-B.Emanuel to SF 22 for 3 yards (75-C.Terrell).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +12.27 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 2 J. Martin · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +11.92 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 3 F. Gore · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +6.87 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 4 M. Hicks · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +6.79 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 5 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.47 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 6 A. Battle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 7 T. Jones · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 8 M. Hedgecock · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Holt — LA · Receiving
T. Holt posted the highest total EPA (+12.27) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.23 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.53 EPA) came from San Francisco 49ers: (14:55) 43-M.Hicks left guard for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — M. Hicks
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Jackson
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Holt (J. Martin pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — F. Gore
- San Francisco 49ers — F. Gore
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
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 73 (Q1 59:55) — (14:55) 43-M.Hicks left guard for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 59:44) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 32 (Q1 53:01) — (8:01) 14-J.Wilkins 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 17–10. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 3 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 39-S.Jackson right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 44:56) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 40 (Q2 38:39) — (8:39) 11-J.Martin pass to 81-T.Holt for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 38:32) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 33 (Q2 33:38) — (3:38) 14-J.Wilkins 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 10 (Q2 31:25) — (1:25) 21-F.Gore right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 31:19) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LA 38 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 6-J.Nedney 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 30 (Q4 4:14) — (4:14) 21-F.Gore right tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 4:05) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 11-J.Martin pass intended for 83-K.Curtis INTERCEPTED by 38-B.Emanuel (20-M.Adams) at SF 19. 38-B.Emanuel to SF 22 for 3 yards (75-C.Terrell).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 4:14) — (4:14) 21-F.Gore right tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 59:55) — (14:55) 43-M.Hicks left guard for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 11-J.Martin pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 36-S.Spencer at SF 0. Touchback. Play Challenged by LA and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by LA at 14:54.)
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 9:16) — (9:16) 39-S.Jackson left tackle to SF 23 for -1 yards (50-D.Smith, 91-A.Adams).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 59:55) — (14:55) 43-M.Hicks left guard for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 11-J.Martin pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 36-S.Spencer at SF 0. Touchback. Play Challenged by LA and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by LA at 14:54.)
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 38:39) — (8:39) 11-J.Martin pass to 81-T.Holt for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 4:14) — (4:14) 21-F.Gore right tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Martin led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Martin (Los Angeles Rams) · 46 dropbacks · 71.7% completion · +0.26 EPA/play · +11.92 total EPA
- A.Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 25 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -3.79 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 | +0.128 | +0.039 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.8% | 47.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.152 | +0.259 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.538 | -0.541 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.039 | -0.128 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.5% | 52.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, San Francisco 49ers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Rams: 10 drives, +3.13 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, +8.83 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- T. Holt (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 59:55 · LA 73 · Score 6-0
(14:55) 43-M.Hicks left guard for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 59:44 · LA 2 · Score 7-0
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 53:01 · SF 32 · Score 7-3
(8:01) 14-J.Wilkins 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · SF 3 · Score 7-9
(15:00) 39-S.Jackson right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 44:56 · SF 2 · Score 7-10
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 38:39 · SF 40 · Score 7-16
(8:39) 11-J.Martin pass to 81-T.Holt for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 38:32 · SF 2 · Score 7-17
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 33:38 · SF 33 · Score 7-20
(3:38) 14-J.Wilkins 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 31:25 · LA 10 · Score 13-20
(1:25) 21-F.Gore right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 31:19 · LA 2 · Score 14-20
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · LA 38 · Score 17-20
(:04) 6-J.Nedney 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 4:14 · LA 30 · Score 23-20
(4:14) 21-F.Gore right tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 4:05 · LA 2 · Score 24-20
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 24-20 in Week 16, 2005 on 2005-12-24.
What was the final score of San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was San Francisco 49ers 24, Los Angeles Rams 20 (SF 24-20 LA) in Week 16, 2005 on 2005-12-24.
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 17; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 7, Los Angeles Rams 0; Final: San Francisco 49ers 24, Los Angeles Rams 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — M. Hicks (Q1 59:55) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Jackson (Q2 45:00) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Holt (J. Martin pass) (Q2 38:39) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (Q2 31:25) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (Q4 4:14) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q1 53:01, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 33:38, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q2 30:04, 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?
J. Martin (Los Angeles Rams), 71.7% completion, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +11.92 total passing EPA. A. Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 48.0% completion, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -3.79 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
T. Holt (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +12.27 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.53 EPA): (14:55) 43-M.Hicks left guard for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -38.5%.
Was San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. San Francisco 49ers won 24-20 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 2-12 Now 3-12 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 5-9 Now 5-10 L
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