Game story
In Week 17 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-12-31, the San Francisco 49ers took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 34–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Mannion (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -14.51 total EPA, and -6.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.41 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+13.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when San Francisco 49ers changed the game: (13:16) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle to LA 15 for 44 yards (43-J.Johnson).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Garoppolo · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +9.41 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2 G. Kittle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 3 M. Thomas · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 4 T. Taylor · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 5 G. Celek · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.45 EPA/play
- 6 S. Mannion · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +2.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 7 M. Breida · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 8 M. Breida · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +1.53 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Garoppolo — SF · Passing
J. Garoppolo posted the highest total EPA (+9.41) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on San Francisco 49ers's efficiency. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.31 EPA) came from San Francisco 49ers: (3:39) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep middle intended for 11-M.Goodwin INTERCEPTED by 47-K.Peterson at LA 40. 47-K.Peterson to SF 22 for 38 yards (10-J.Garoppolo).
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. Goodwin (J. Garoppolo pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — C. Hyde
- San Francisco 49ers — C. Hyde
- San Francisco 49ers — A. Robinson (J. Garoppolo pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — L. Dunbar
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Ficken
- San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Ficken
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Brown
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 10–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LA 15 (Q1 57:13) — (12:13) 9-R.Gould 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q1 50:23) — (5:23) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 11-M.Goodwin for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 50:14) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 5 (Q1 46:15) — (1:15) 5-S.Ficken 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 10–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LA 29 (Q2 35:05) — (5:05) 9-R.Gould 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q2 31:23) — (1:23) 28-C.Hyde up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 31:13) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 3 (Q2 30:01) — (:01) 5-S.Ficken 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SF 75 (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) 34-M.Brown up the middle to LA 25 for no gain (90-E.Mitchell; 50-B.Coyle).; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q3 21:19) — (6:19) (No Huddle) 28-C.Hyde left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 21:12) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 12 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 19-A.Robinson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 14:54) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SF 8 (Q4 6:47) — (6:47) 25-L.Dunbar left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 6:40) — 5-S.Ficken extra point 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.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 58:16) — (13:16) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle to LA 15 for 44 yards (43-J.Johnson).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 48:39) — (3:39) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep middle intended for 11-M.Goodwin INTERCEPTED by 47-K.Peterson at LA 40. 47-K.Peterson to SF 22 for 38 yards (10-J.Garoppolo).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 30:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 14-S.Mannion sacked at SF 34 for -9 yards (54-C.Marsh). FUMBLES (54-C.Marsh) [99-D.Buckner], RECOVERED by SF-94-S.Thomas at SF 31. 94-S.Thomas to SF 31 for no gain (72-A.Neary).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 36:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 81-T.Taylor to LA 36 for 15 yards (24-B.Countess).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 30:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep right intended for 84-K.Bourne INTERCEPTED by 47-K.Peterson at LA 43. 47-K.Peterson to LA 45 for 2 yards (84-K.Bourne). FUMBLES (84-K.Bourne), and recovers at
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 48:39) — (3:39) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep middle intended for 11-M.Goodwin INTERCEPTED by 47-K.Peterson at LA 40. 47-K.Peterson to SF 22 for 38 yards (10-J.Garoppolo).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 4:02) — (4:02) 28-C.Hyde up the middle to LA 19 for 6 yards (54-B.Hager). FUMBLES (54-B.Hager), RECOVERED by LA-54-B.Hager at LA 16. 54-B.Hager to LA 16 for no gain (28-C.Hyde).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 58:16) — (13:16) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle to LA 15 for 44 yards (43-J.Johnson).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 30:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 14-S.Mannion sacked at SF 34 for -9 yards (54-C.Marsh). FUMBLES (54-C.Marsh) [99-D.Buckner], RECOVERED by SF-94-S.Thomas at SF 31. 94-S.Thomas to SF 31 for no gain (72-A.Neary).
Quarterback report card
S.Mannion led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Mannion (Los Angeles Rams) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · -6.4% CPOE · -0.37 EPA/play · -14.51 total EPA
- J.Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) · 34 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · -4.6% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +9.41 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 | +0.203 | -0.134 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.4% | 39.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.277 | -0.372 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.052 | +0.024 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.134 | -0.203 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.9% | 52.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, San Francisco 49ers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, -11.65 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, +15.81 total EPA, 6 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.
- J. Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- S. Mannion (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- J. Garoppolo (SF) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 57:13 · LA 15 · Score 3-0
(12:13) 9-R.Gould 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 50:23 · LA 8 · Score 9-0
(5:23) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 11-M.Goodwin for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 50:14 · LA 15 · Score 10-0
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 46:15 · SF 5 · Score 10-3
(1:15) 5-S.Ficken 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 35:05 · LA 29 · Score 13-3
(5:05) 9-R.Gould 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 31:23 · LA 8 · Score 19-3
(1:23) 28-C.Hyde up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 31:13 · LA 15 · Score 20-3
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:01 · SF 3 · Score 20-6
(:01) 5-S.Ficken 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 30:00 · SF 75 · Score 20-6
(15:00) 34-M.Brown up the middle to LA 25 for no gain (90-E.Mitchell; 50-B.Coyle). - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 21:19 · LA 5 · Score 26-6
(6:19) (No Huddle) 28-C.Hyde left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 21:12 · LA 15 · Score 27-6
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LA 12 · Score 33-6
(15:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 19-A.Robinson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 14:54 · LA 15 · Score 34-6
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 6:47 · SF 8 · Score 34-12
(6:47) 25-L.Dunbar left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 6:40 · SF 15 · Score 34-13
5-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 34-13 in Week 17, 2017 on 2017-12-31.
What was the final score of San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was San Francisco 49ers 34, Los Angeles Rams 13 (SF 34-13 LA) in Week 17, 2017 on 2017-12-31.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 10, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 10, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 7, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 7, Los Angeles Rams 7; Final: San Francisco 49ers 34, Los Angeles Rams 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — M. Goodwin (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q1 50:23) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — C. Hyde (Q2 31:23) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — C. Hyde (Q3 21:19) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Robinson (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q4 15:00) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — L. Dunbar (Q4 6:47) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q1 57:13, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — S. Ficken (Q1 46:15, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q2 35:05, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — S. Ficken (Q2 30:01, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — M. Brown (Q3 30:00, 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. Mannion (Los Angeles Rams), 51.3% completion, -6.4% CPOE, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -14.51 total passing EPA. J. Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers), 58.8% completion, -4.6% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +9.41 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams?
J. Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) led the game in total EPA with +9.41 on passing plays. across 34 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.31 EPA): (3:39) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep middle intended for 11-M.Goodwin INTERCEPTED by 47-K.Peterson at LA 40. 47-K.Peterson to SF 22 for 38 yards (10-J.Garoppolo).. The biggest win-probability swing was +13.7%.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 5-10 Now 6-10 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 11-4 Now 11-5 L
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