Game story
In Week 14 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-12-03, the San Francisco 49ers took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 45–17 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 25 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Leaf (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with -20.81 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +16.52 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: W.Richey kicks 68 yards from SF 30 to SD 2. R.Jenkins to SD 19 for 17 yards (T.Jackson).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 0 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 45 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Garcia · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +16.52 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 2 C. Conway · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.71 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 3 T. Owens · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +7.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 4 J. Rice · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.26 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 5 T. Streets · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.68 EPA/play
- 6 F. Beasley · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +3.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 7 G. Clark · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 8 J. Stokes · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Garcia — SF · Passing
J. Garcia posted the highest total EPA (+16.52) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on San Francisco 49ers's efficiency. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.99 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (1:50) R.Leaf pass intended for J.Graham INTERCEPTED by D.Montgomery at SD 46. D.Montgomery for 46 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 Chargers — unlisted player
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SF 7 (Q1 50:50) — (5:50) T.Fletcher right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 50:43) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 17–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LAC 3 (Q2 42:34) — (12:34) W.Richey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 36:08) — (6:08) F.Beasley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 36:04) — W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 31:13) — (1:13) J.Garcia pass to J.Rice for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 31:10) — W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the SF 15 (Q2 30:10) — (:10) J.Carney 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 10–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LAC 10 (Q3 21:35) — (6:35) W.Richey 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q3 18:01) — (3:01) C.Garner right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 17:56) — W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 18–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SF 17 (Q4 12:53) — (12:53) R.Leaf pass to C.Conway for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 12:47) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LAC 20 (Q4 9:29) — (9:29) W.Richey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LAC 12 (Q4 8:50) — (8:50) J.Garcia pass to J.Rice for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers registered a safety from the LAC 2 (Q4 8:44) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Garcia pass to J.Stokes is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SF 59 (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) R.Leaf pass intended for J.Graham INTERCEPTED by D.Montgomery at SD 46. D.Montgomery for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 1:39) — W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 60:00) — W.Richey kicks 68 yards from SF 30 to SD 2. R.Jenkins to SD 19 for 17 yards (T.Jackson).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 38:59) — (8:59) J.Garcia pass to J.Stokes to SD 15 for 53 yards (D.Jenkins).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 54:10) — (9:10) R.Leaf pass to C.Conway to SF 37 for 12 yards (L.Schulters).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 32:36) — (2:36) J.Garcia pass to T.Streets to SD 2 for 39 yards (F.Brown).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 44:11) — (14:11) J.Garcia pass to G.Clark to SD 9 for 34 yards (R.Harrison, M.Dumas).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) R.Leaf pass intended for J.Graham INTERCEPTED by D.Montgomery at SD 46. D.Montgomery for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) R.Leaf pass intended for T.Gaylor INTERCEPTED by Z.Bronson at SF 41. Z.Bronson ran ob at SD 16 for 43 yards.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 19:31) — (4:31) R.Leaf pass to F.Jones to SD 29 for 8 yards (Z.Bronson). FUMBLES (Z.Bronson), touched at SD 31, RECOVERED by SF-L.Schulters at SD 31. L.Schulters to SD 15 for 16 yards (R.Roundtree).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) R.Leaf pass intended for F.Jones INTERCEPTED by D.Montgomery at SD 29. D.Montgomery to SD 12 for 17 yards (F.McCrary).
Quarterback report card
R.Leaf led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Leaf (Los Angeles Chargers) · 53 dropbacks · 45.3% completion · -0.39 EPA/play · -20.81 total EPA
- J.Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) · 37 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · +0.45 EPA/play · +16.52 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.154 | -0.208 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.2% | 40.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.395 | -0.393 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.231 | +0.034 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.208 | -0.154 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.6% | 54.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, San Francisco 49ers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, -18.54 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 16 drives, +14.29 total EPA, 8 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. Garcia (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.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 50:50 · SF 7 · Score 0-6
(5:50) T.Fletcher right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 50:43 · SF 2 · Score 0-7
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 42:34 · LAC 3 · Score 3-7
(12:34) W.Richey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 36:08 · LAC 1 · Score 9-7
(6:08) F.Beasley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 36:04 · LAC 2 · Score 10-7
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 31:13 · LAC 1 · Score 16-7
(1:13) J.Garcia pass to J.Rice for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 31:10 · LAC 2 · Score 17-7
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:10 · SF 15 · Score 17-10
(:10) J.Carney 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 21:35 · LAC 10 · Score 20-10
(6:35) W.Richey 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 18:01 · LAC 4 · Score 26-10
(3:01) C.Garner right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 17:56 · LAC 2 · Score 27-10
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 12:53 · SF 17 · Score 27-16
(12:53) R.Leaf pass to C.Conway for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 12:47 · SF 2 · Score 27-17
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 9:29 · LAC 20 · Score 30-17
(9:29) W.Richey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 8:50 · LAC 12 · Score 36-17
(8:50) J.Garcia pass to J.Rice for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers Safety (+2) — Q4 8:44 · LAC 2 · Score 38-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Garcia pass to J.Stokes is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 1:50 · SF 59 · Score 44-17
(1:50) R.Leaf pass intended for J.Graham INTERCEPTED by D.Montgomery at SD 46. D.Montgomery for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 1:39 · LAC 2 · Score 45-17
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-C.Stanley.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 45-17 in Week 14, 2000 on 2000-12-03.
What was the final score of San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was San Francisco 49ers 45, Los Angeles Chargers 17 (SF 45-17 LAC) in Week 14, 2000 on 2000-12-03.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 17, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 10, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 18, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: San Francisco 49ers 45, Los Angeles Chargers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 50:50) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 36:08) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 31:13) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 18:01) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 12:53) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 8:50) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:50) San Francisco 49ers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 42:34, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:10, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 21:35, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 9:29, 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 Chargers?
R. Leaf (Los Angeles Chargers), 45.3% completion, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -20.81 total passing EPA. J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers), 48.6% completion, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +16.52 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) led the game in total EPA with +16.52 on passing plays. across 37 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.99 EPA): (1:50) R.Leaf pass intended for J.Graham INTERCEPTED by D.Montgomery at SD 46. D.Montgomery for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.2%.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 4-8 Now 5-8 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-10 Now 1-11 L
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