Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 28–25 LA
- Halftime
- LA 9–21 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Bulger
- Top passer
- M. Bulger
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:06) 4-R.Hodges punts 44 yards to SF 25, Center-45-C.Massey. 18-O.Amey for 75 yards, TOU…
- Game date
- 2005-09-11
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the LA 28–25 on 2005-09-11. M. Bulger posted a game-high +12.42 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA | 3 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 25 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 0 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LALA
(4:32) 14-J.Wilkins 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(13:11) 14-J.Wilkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(9:52) 13-T.Rattay pass to 85-B.Lloyd for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(7:06) 4-R.Hodges punts 44 yards to SF 25, Center-45-C.Massey. 18-O.Amey for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(1:19) (Shotgun) 13-T.Rattay pass to 83-A.Battle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LA 1.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(:01) 14-J.Wilkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(11:39) (Shotgun) 32-K.Barlow right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(2:27) 14-J.Wilkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(13:29) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(2:16) 10-M.Bulger pass to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 5.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
SFSan Francisco 49ersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LALA
Q1 4:32FG Points+3
- Yard line
- SF 12
- Score
- 3-0
(4:32) 14-J.Wilkins 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- LALA
Q2 13:11FG Points+3
- Yard line
- SF 23
- Score
- 6-0
(13:11) 14-J.Wilkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 9:52TD BLB. LloydPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 35
- Score
- 6-6
(9:52) 13-T.Rattay pass to 85-B.Lloyd for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 9:45XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 6-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 7:06TD OAO. AmeyPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 69
- Score
- 6-13
(7:06) 4-R.Hodges punts 44 yards to SF 25, Center-45-C.Massey. 18-O.Amey for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 6:48XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 6-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 1:19TD ABA. BattlePoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 6
- Score
- 6-20
(1:19) (Shotgun) 13-T.Rattay pass to 83-A.Battle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LA 1.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 1:16XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 6-21
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- LALA
Q2 0:01FG Points+3
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 9-21
(:01) 14-J.Wilkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 11:39TD KBK. BarlowPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 9
- Score
- 9-27
(11:39) (Shotgun) 32-K.Barlow right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 11:32XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 6
- Score
- 9-28
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- LALA
Q3 2:27FG Points+3
- Yard line
- SF 23
- Score
- 12-28
(2:27) 14-J.Wilkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- LALA
Q4 13:29TD IBI. BrucePoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 29
- Score
- 18-28
(13:29) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q4 2:16TD BMB. ManumaleunaPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 6
- Score
- 24-28
(2:16) 10-M.Bulger pass to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 5.
- LALA
Q4 2:13XP Points+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 25-28
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Bulger · LA · Passing · +12.42 total EPA · 64 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 2T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +9.73 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 3S. McDonald · LA · Receiving · +8.36 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 4T. Rattay · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +7.70 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 5I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +7.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.55 EPA/play
- 6A. Battle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +6.95 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 7K. Curtis · LA · Receiving · +6.17 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 8B. Lloyd · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
M. Bulger — LA · Passing
M. Bulger posted the highest total EPA (+12.42) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 64 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.
M. Bulger's top snap (+4.40 EPA): (2:16) 10-M.Bulger pass to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 5.
Biggest single play (-6.10 EPA): R. Hodges — (7:06) 4-R.Hodges punts 44 yards to SF 25, Center-45-C.Massey. 18-O.Amey for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M. Bulger led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Bulger (LA) · 64 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +12.42 total EPA
- T. Rattay (San Francisco 49ers) · 19 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +0.41 EPA/play · +7.70 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | LA | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.025 | +0.039 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.4% | 43.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.194 | +0.414 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.059 | -0.443 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.039 | -0.025 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.2% | 54.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (LA +0.03, San Francisco 49ers +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- LA: +0.03 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.04 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- LA: 12 drives, +2.75 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, +2.47 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — B. Lloyd (T. Rattay pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — O. Amey
- San Francisco 49ers — A. Battle (T. Rattay pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — K. Barlow
- LA — I. Bruce (M. Bulger pass)
- LA — B. Manumaleuna (M. Bulger pass)
Field goals
- LA — Jordan Wilkins
- LA — Jordan Wilkins
- LA — Jordan Wilkins
- LA — Jordan Wilkins
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: LA won the period 3–0. LA connected on a field goal from the SF 12 (Q1 4:32) — (4:32) 14-J.Wilkins 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 21–6. LA connected on a field goal from the SF 23 (Q2 13:11) — (13:11) 14-J.Wilkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 35 (Q2 9:52) — (9:52) 13-T.Rattay pass to 85-B.Lloyd for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 9:45) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SF 69 (Q2 7:06) — (7:06) 4-R.Hodges punts 44 yards to SF 25, Center-45-C.Massey. 18-O.Amey for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 6:48) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q2 1:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 13-T.Rattay pass to 83-A.Battle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LA 1.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 1:16) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; LA connected on a field goal from the SF 15 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 14-J.Wilkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 9 (Q3 11:39) — (11:39) (Shotgun) 32-K.Barlow right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 6 (Q3 11:32) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; LA connected on a field goal from the SF 23 (Q3 2:27) — (2:27) 14-J.Wilkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The fourth quarter: LA won the period 13–0. LA found the end zone from the SF 29 (Q4 13:29) — (13:29) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA found the end zone from the SF 6 (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) 10-M.Bulger pass to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 5.; LA added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 2:13) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- LA (Q4 0:59) — (:59) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Adams at SF 24. 20-M.Adams to SF 24 for no gain (80-I.Bruce). Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) 4-A.Lee punts 39 yards to LA 49, Center-86-B.Jennings. 84-S.McDonald to SF 38 for 13 yards (22-T.Jackson; 28-K.Lewis).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 6:58) — (6:58) 13-T.Rattay sacked at SF 21 for -8 yards (91-L.Little). FUMBLES (91-L.Little), RECOVERED by LA-95-T.Hargrove at SF 28. 95-T.Hargrove to SF 28 for no gain (75-J.Jennings). T.Rattay charged with
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 9:52) — (9:52) 13-T.Rattay pass to 85-B.Lloyd for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LA (Q2 7:06) — (7:06) 4-R.Hodges punts 44 yards to SF 25, Center-45-C.Massey. 18-O.Amey for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- LA (Q2 7:06) — (7:06) 4-R.Hodges punts 44 yards to SF 25, Center-45-C.Massey. 18-O.Amey for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 6:58) — (6:58) 13-T.Rattay sacked at SF 21 for -8 yards (91-L.Little). FUMBLES (91-L.Little), RECOVERED by LA-95-T.Hargrove at SF 28. 95-T.Hargrove to SF 28 for no gain (75-J.Jennings). T.Rattay charged with
- LA (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) 10-M.Bulger pass to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 5.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 9:52) — (9:52) 13-T.Rattay pass to 85-B.Lloyd for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- LA FG (+3) — Q1 4:32 · SF 12 · Score 3-0
(4:32) 14-J.Wilkins 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - LA FG (+3) — Q2 13:11 · SF 23 · Score 6-0
(13:11) 14-J.Wilkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 9:52 · LA 35 · Score 6-6
(9:52) 13-T.Rattay pass to 85-B.Lloyd for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 9:45 · LA 2 · Score 6-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 7:06 · SF 69 · Score 6-13
(7:06) 4-R.Hodges punts 44 yards to SF 25, Center-45-C.Massey. 18-O.Amey for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 6:48 · LA 2 · Score 6-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 1:19 · LA 6 · Score 6-20
(1:19) (Shotgun) 13-T.Rattay pass to 83-A.Battle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LA 1. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 1:16 · LA 2 · Score 6-21
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - LA FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · SF 15 · Score 9-21
(:01) 14-J.Wilkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 11:39 · LA 9 · Score 9-27
(11:39) (Shotgun) 32-K.Barlow right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 11:32 · LA 6 · Score 9-28
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - LA FG (+3) — Q3 2:27 · SF 23 · Score 12-28
(2:27) 14-J.Wilkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - LA TD (+6) — Q4 13:29 · SF 29 · Score 18-28
(13:29) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA TD (+6) — Q4 2:16 · SF 6 · Score 24-28
(2:16) 10-M.Bulger pass to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 5. - LA XP (+1) — Q4 2:13 · SF 2 · Score 25-28
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- San Francisco 49ers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- M. Bulger (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won LA vs San Francisco 49ers on 2005-09-11?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the LA 28-25 in Week 1, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in LA vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: LA 3, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q2: LA 6, San Francisco 49ers 21; Q3: LA 3, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q4: LA 13, San Francisco 49ers 0; Final: LA 25, San Francisco 49ers 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — B. Lloyd (T. Rattay pass) (Q2 9:52) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — O. Amey (Q2 7:06) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Battle (T. Rattay pass) (Q2 1:19) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — K. Barlow (Q3 11:39) LA touchdown — I. Bruce (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 13:29) LA touchdown — B. Manumaleuna (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 2:16) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q1 4:32, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 13:11, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q3 2:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs San Francisco 49ers?
M. Bulger (LA), 53.1% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +12.42 total passing EPA. T. Rattay (San Francisco 49ers), 57.9% completion, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +7.70 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs San Francisco 49ers?
M. Bulger (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.42 total EPA on Passing plays. across 64 snaps. Their top snap (+4.40 EPA): (2:16) 10-M.Bulger pass to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 5..
Was LA vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. San Francisco 49ers won 28-25 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Now 0-1 L
San Francisco 49ers
Now 1-0 W
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