Game story
In Week 13 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-12-02, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the San Francisco 49ers, pulling away with a 16–13 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -1.99 total EPA, and -0.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.53 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+42.3% win probability) landed in overtime when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (:30) 4-G.Zuerlein 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Kaepernick · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +7.53 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 2 S. Jackson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 3 M. Crabtree · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 4 M. Manningham · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 5 C. Givens · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 6 L. Kendricks · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 7 R. Moss · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 8 B. Miller · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Kaepernick — SF · Passing
C. Kaepernick posted the highest total EPA (+7.53) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on San Francisco 49ers's efficiency. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.94 EPA) came from San Francisco 49ers: (3:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick FUMBLES (Aborted) at SF 12, RECOVERED by LA-21-J.Jenkins at SF 2. 21-J.Jenkins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the backward pass ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — F. Gore
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Jenkins
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
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 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q1 48:01) — (3:01) 21-F.Gore right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 47:58) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 2–0. Los Angeles Rams registered a safety from the LA 83 (Q3 19:36).
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 11–6. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LA 5 (Q4 8:47) — (8:47) 2-D.Akers 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 83 (Q4 3:11); Los Angeles Rams registered a safety from the SF 7 (Q4 3:04) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-S.Bradford pass to 88-L.Kendricks is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LA 15 (Q4 1:38) — (1:38) 2-D.Akers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 35 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 4-G.Zuerlein 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Overtime: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 37 (OT 0:30) — (:30) 4-G.Zuerlein 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (OT 0:30) — (:30) 4-G.Zuerlein 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 4-G.Zuerlein 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 3:11) — (3:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick FUMBLES (Aborted) at SF 12, RECOVERED by LA-21-J.Jenkins at SF 2. 21-J.Jenkins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the backward pass ruling, and the
- Los Angeles Rams (OT 1:21) — (1:21) 39-S.Jackson right tackle to SF 37 for 2 yards (53-N.Bowman).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 2:28) — (2:28) 7-C.Kaepernick scrambles right end to LA 14 for 50 yards (21-J.Jenkins).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 3:11) — (3:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick FUMBLES (Aborted) at SF 12, RECOVERED by LA-21-J.Jenkins at SF 2. 21-J.Jenkins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the backward pass ruling, and the
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep left to 15-M.Crabtree pushed ob at LA 23 for 30 yards (27-Q.Mikell). Penalty on LA-94-R.Quinn, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 21:51) — (6:51) 8-S.Bradford pass incomplete short right to 18-A.Pettis (25-T.Brown).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 2:28) — (2:28) 7-C.Kaepernick scrambles right end to LA 14 for 50 yards (21-J.Jenkins).
Quarterback report card
S.Bradford led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) · 46 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · -0.6% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.99 total EPA
- C.Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) · 42 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +1.7% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.53 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 | -0.124 | -0.147 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.7% | 35.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.179 | -0.043 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.506 | -0.358 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.147 | +0.124 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.5% | 61.3% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (San Francisco 49ers -0.12, Los Angeles Rams -0.15) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Los Angeles Rams: 14 drives, -13.66 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 13 drives, -11.52 total EPA, 5 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) 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 48:01 · LA 1 · Score 6-0
(3:01) 21-F.Gore right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 47:58 · LA 2 · Score 7-0
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Rams Safety (+2) — Q3 19:36 · LA 83 · Score 7-2
(4:36) 7-C.Kaepernick pass incomplete short right. PENALTY on SF-7-C.Kaepernick, Intentional Grounding, 17 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 8:47 · LA 5 · Score 10-2
(8:47) 2-D.Akers 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 3:11 · LA 83 · Score 10-8
(3:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick FUMBLES (Aborted) at SF 12, RECOVERED by LA-21-J.Jenkins at SF 2. 21-J.Jenkins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant chal - Los Angeles Rams Safety (+2) — Q4 3:04 · SF 7 · Score 10-10
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-S.Bradford pass to 88-L.Kendricks is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 1:38 · LA 15 · Score 13-10
(1:38) 2-D.Akers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · SF 35 · Score 13-13
(:02) 4-G.Zuerlein 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — OT 0:30 · SF 37 · Score 13-16
(:30) 4-G.Zuerlein 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the San Francisco 49ers 16-13 in Week 13, 2012 on 2012-12-02.
What was the final score of San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was San Francisco 49ers 13, Los Angeles Rams 16 (SF 13-16 LA) in Week 13, 2012 on 2012-12-02.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 7, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 0, Los Angeles Rams 2; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 6, Los Angeles Rams 11; Q5: San Francisco 49ers 0, Los Angeles Rams 3; Final: San Francisco 49ers 13, Los Angeles Rams 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (Q1 48:01) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — J. Jenkins (Q4 3:11) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q4 8:47, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q4 1:38, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 0:02, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (OT 0:30, 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?
S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams), 56.5% completion, -0.6% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.99 total passing EPA. C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers), 50.0% completion, +1.7% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.53 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) led the game in total EPA with +7.53 on passing plays. across 42 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.94 EPA): (3:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick FUMBLES (Aborted) at SF 12, RECOVERED by LA-21-J.Jenkins at SF 2. 21-J.Jenkins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the backward . The biggest win-probability swing was +42.3%.
Was San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Rams won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 8-2 Now 8-3 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W
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