Game story
In Week 17 of the 2011 NFL season on 2012-01-01, the San Francisco 49ers took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 34–27 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Clemens (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +4.29 total EPA, and -16.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Crabtree (San Francisco 49ers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.50 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-14.1% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (13:51) (Shotgun) 34-J.Norwood pass short left intended for 10-K.Clemens INTERCEPTED by 25-T.Brown at LA 45. 25-T.Brown to LA 34 for 11 yards (83-B.Lloyd). Direct Snap to #34 Jerious Norwood
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Crabtree · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +11.50 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 2 V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +7.07 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 3 A. Smith · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +5.81 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 4 K. Clemens · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +4.29 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 5 D. Akers · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +4.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.22 EPA/play
- 6 B. Lloyd · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 7 K. Hunter · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +1.77 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 8 B. Gibson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Crabtree — SF · Receiving
M. Crabtree posted the highest total EPA (+11.50) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on San Francisco 49ers's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.15 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.91 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (4:57) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass deep right to 83-B.Lloyd for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — K. Clemens
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
- San Francisco 49ers — M. Crabtree
- San Francisco 49ers — M. Crabtree (D. Akers pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — A. Dixon
- Los Angeles Rams — B. Lloyd (K. Clemens pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Williams
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers
- Los Angeles Rams — J. McQuaide
- Los Angeles Rams — J. McQuaide
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 18 (Q1 51:28) — (6:28) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens scrambles right end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 51:20) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q1 45:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 11-Alex Smith scrambles right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 45:37) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 13–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 28 (Q2 43:12) — (13:12) 11-Alex Smith pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 43:05) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LA 19 (Q2 37:18) — (7:18) 2-D.Akers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LA 24 (Q2 31:05) — (1:05) 2-D.Akers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 31 (Q3 20:09) — (5:09) 3-Josh.Brown 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 14 (Q3 16:04); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 15:55) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 17–7. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 30 (Q4 12:24) — (12:24) 3-Josh.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) 24-A.Dixon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 6:30) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 36 (Q4 4:57) — (4:57) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass deep right to 83-B.Lloyd for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 4:49); Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q4 4:39) — (4:39) 33-C.Williams right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 4:36) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 43:51) — (13:51) (Shotgun) 34-J.Norwood pass short left intended for 10-K.Clemens INTERCEPTED by 25-T.Brown at LA 45. 25-T.Brown to LA 34 for 11 yards (83-B.Lloyd). Direct Snap to #34 Jerious Norwood
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 45:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 11-Alex Smith scrambles right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 43:12) — (13:12) 11-Alex Smith pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 3:29) — (3:29) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass short right to 11-B.Gibson to SF 33 for 21 yards (38-D.Goldson).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 54:46) — (9:46) 2-D.Akers 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 4:57) — (4:57) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass deep right to 83-B.Lloyd for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 43:51) — (13:51) (Shotgun) 34-J.Norwood pass short left intended for 10-K.Clemens INTERCEPTED by 25-T.Brown at LA 45. 25-T.Brown to LA 34 for 11 yards (83-B.Lloyd). Direct Snap to #34 Jerious Norwood
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 9:06) — (9:06) 10-K.Clemens pass deep left intended for 83-B.Lloyd INTERCEPTED by 25-T.Brown at LA 18. 25-T.Brown to LA 13 for 5 yards (81-S.Spach).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 16:04) — (1:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers pass short left to 15-M.Crabtree for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the too many players on field ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Quarterback report card
K.Clemens led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Clemens (Los Angeles Rams) · 36 dropbacks · 38.9% completion · -16.7% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.29 total EPA
- A.Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 34 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +0.2% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +5.81 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 | +0.048 | -0.081 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.2% | 38.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.287 | -0.080 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.009 | -0.234 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.081 | -0.048 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.6% | 53.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, San Francisco 49ers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Rams: 14 drives, -6.97 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 15 drives, +4.36 total EPA, 7 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.
- M. Crabtree (San Francisco 49ers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Clemens (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.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 51:28 · SF 18 · Score 0-6
(6:28) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens scrambles right end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 51:20 · SF 2 · Score 0-7
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 45:46 · LA 8 · Score 6-7
(:46) (Shotgun) 11-Alex Smith scrambles right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 45:37 · LA 2 · Score 7-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 43:12 · LA 28 · Score 13-7
(13:12) 11-Alex Smith pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 43:05 · LA 2 · Score 14-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 37:18 · LA 19 · Score 17-7
(7:18) 2-D.Akers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 31:05 · LA 24 · Score 20-7
(1:05) 2-D.Akers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 20:09 · SF 31 · Score 20-10
(5:09) 3-Josh.Brown 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 16:04 · LA 14 · Score 26-10
(1:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers pass short left to 15-M.Crabtree for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the too many players on field - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 15:55 · LA 2 · Score 27-10
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 12:24 · SF 30 · Score 27-13
(12:24) 3-Josh.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 6:32 · LA 1 · Score 33-13
(6:32) 24-A.Dixon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 6:30 · LA 2 · Score 34-13
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 4:57 · SF 36 · Score 34-19
(4:57) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass deep right to 83-B.Lloyd for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 4:49 · SF 2 · Score 34-20
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones. PENALTY on SF-38-D.Goldson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 4:39 · SF 1 · Score 34-26
(4:39) 33-C.Williams right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 4:36 · SF 2 · Score 34-27
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 34-27 in Week 17, 2011 on 2012-01-01.
What was the final score of San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was San Francisco 49ers 34, Los Angeles Rams 27 (SF 34-27 LA) in Week 17, 2011 on 2012-01-01.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 7, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 13, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 7, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 7, Los Angeles Rams 17; Final: San Francisco 49ers 34, Los Angeles Rams 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — K. Clemens (Q1 51:28) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 45:46) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — M. Crabtree (Q2 43:12) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — M. Crabtree (D. Akers pass) (Q3 16:04) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Dixon (Q4 6:32) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — B. Lloyd (K. Clemens pass) (Q4 4:57) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Williams (Q4 4:39) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q2 37:18, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q2 31:05, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. McQuaide (Q3 20:09, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. McQuaide (Q4 12:24, 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. Clemens (Los Angeles Rams), 38.9% completion, -16.7% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.29 total passing EPA. A. Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 58.8% completion, +0.2% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.81 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
M. Crabtree (San Francisco 49ers) led the game in total EPA with +11.50 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.91 EPA): (4:57) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass deep right to 83-B.Lloyd for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -14.1%.
Was San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. San Francisco 49ers won 34-27 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 12-3 Now 13-3 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 2-13 Now 2-14 L
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