Game story
In Week 4 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-09-26, the San Francisco 49ers took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 35–11 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -17.01 total EPA, and -17.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.09 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+15.9% win probability) landed in the second quarter when San Francisco 49ers changed the game: (7:51) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep left to 81-A.Boldin to LA 11 for 42 yards (23-R.McLeod). Penalty on LA-31-C.Finnegan, Defensive Holding, declined.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 0 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 35 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 11 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Kaepernick · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +7.09 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 2 A. Boldin · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +7.00 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 3 K. Hunter · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.89 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 4 J. Baldwin · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 5 C. Givens · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.71 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 6 B. Miller · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 7 L. Kendricks · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 8 B. Cunningham · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.09 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 (+7.09) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on San Francisco 49ers's efficiency. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.10 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (11:18) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford sacked at LA 18 for -7 yards (53-N.Bowman). FUMBLES (53-N.Bowman), touched at LA 12, RECOVERED by SF-63-T.Jerod-Eddie at LA 3. 63-T.Jerod-Eddie to LA 3 for no gain (63-S.Wells).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — A. Boldin (C. Kaepernick pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — F. Gore
- San Francisco 49ers — V. Davis (C. Kaepernick pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — A. Dixon
- Los Angeles Rams — L. Kendricks (S. Bradford pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — K. Hunter
Field goals
- 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: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 22 (Q1 52:13) — (7:13) 4-G.Zuerlein 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 20 (Q2 36:30); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 36:22) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 34 (Q2 30:44) — (:44) 21-F.Gore right tackle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 30:37) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 12 (Q3 23:53) — (8:53) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 23:49) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–8. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 10:25) — (10:25) 24-A.Dixon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 10:15) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 6 (Q4 5:47) — (5:47) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 88-L.Kendricks for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams registered a safety from the SF 2 (Q4 5:44) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 36-B.Cunningham rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 29 (Q4 4:32) — (4:32) 32-K.Hunter right end for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 4:25) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 37:51) — (7:51) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep left to 81-A.Boldin to LA 11 for 42 yards (23-R.McLeod). Penalty on LA-31-C.Finnegan, Defensive Holding, declined.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 36:30) — (6:30) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 34:06) — (4:06) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right intended for 89-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Whitner (26-T.Brock) at SF 0. Touchback.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 30:44) — (:44) 21-F.Gore right tackle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 54:12) — (9:12) 9-P.Dawson 53 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 11:18) — (11:18) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford sacked at LA 18 for -7 yards (53-N.Bowman). FUMBLES (53-N.Bowman), touched at LA 12, RECOVERED by SF-63-T.Jerod-Eddie at LA 3. 63-T.Jerod-Eddie to LA 3 for no gain (63-S
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 6:49) — (6:49) 7-C.Kaepernick FUMBLES (Aborted) at SF 22, RECOVERED by LA-50-R.Armstrong at SF 24. 50-R.Armstrong to SF 24 for no gain (77-M.Iupati).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 30:44) — (:44) 21-F.Gore right tackle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 4:32) — (4:32) 32-K.Hunter right end for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 47 dropbacks · 40.4% completion · -17.1% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -17.01 total EPA
- C.Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.9% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +7.09 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 | +0.054 | -0.268 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.0% | 31.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.236 | -0.362 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.123 | -0.400 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.268 | -0.054 |
| Defensive success rate | 68.2% | 56.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, San Francisco 49ers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.27), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Rams: 16 drives, -23.58 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 16 drives, +4.90 total EPA, 5 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.
- C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- S. Bradford (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 FG (+3) — Q1 52:13 · SF 22 · Score 0-3
(7:13) 4-G.Zuerlein 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 36:30 · LA 20 · Score 6-3
(6:30) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and th - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 36:22 · LA 2 · Score 7-3
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 30:44 · LA 34 · Score 13-3
(:44) 21-F.Gore right tackle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 30:37 · LA 2 · Score 14-3
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 23:53 · LA 12 · Score 20-3
(8:53) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 23:49 · LA 2 · Score 21-3
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 10:25 · LA 1 · Score 27-3
(10:25) 24-A.Dixon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 10:15 · LA 2 · Score 28-3
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 5:47 · SF 6 · Score 28-9
(5:47) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 88-L.Kendricks for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams Safety (+2) — Q4 5:44 · SF 2 · Score 28-11
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 36-B.Cunningham rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 4:32 · LA 29 · Score 34-11
(4:32) 32-K.Hunter right end for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 4:25 · LA 2 · Score 35-11
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, 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 35-11 in Week 4, 2013 on 2013-09-26.
What was the final score of San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was San Francisco 49ers 35, Los Angeles Rams 11 (SF 35-11 LA) in Week 4, 2013 on 2013-09-26.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 0, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 14, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 7, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 14, Los Angeles Rams 8; Final: San Francisco 49ers 35, Los Angeles Rams 11.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Boldin (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q2 36:30) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (Q2 30:44) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — V. Davis (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q3 23:53) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Dixon (Q4 10:25) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — L. Kendricks (S. Bradford pass) (Q4 5:47) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — K. Hunter (Q4 4:32) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 52:13, 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?
S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams), 40.4% completion, -17.1% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -17.01 total passing EPA. C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers), 50.0% completion, -0.9% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +7.09 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 +7.09 on passing plays. across 30 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.10 EPA): (11:18) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford sacked at LA 18 for -7 yards (53-N.Bowman). FUMBLES (53-N.Bowman), touched at LA 12, RECOVERED by SF-63-T.Jerod-Eddie at LA 3. 63-T.Jerod-Eddie to LA. The biggest win-probability swing was +15.9%.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
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