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NFL · Week 4 · October 4, 2009 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers: 2009 Week 4 Recap

49ers defeat Rams 35–0 in Week 4

V.Davis led Fantasy Impact as 49ers prevailed in a 0–35 Week 4 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 0 0–4
Final 0–35
San Francisco 49ers 35 3–1 Winner
Winner
San Francisco 49ers
Final score
0–35
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 0–7 San Francisco 49ers
Top passer
K. Boller
FantasyHQ MVP
V.Davis
Game date
October 4, 2009

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • D.Avery 3 REC · 47 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact
  • R.McMichael 2 REC · 17 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Fells 1 REC · 17 YDS +0.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • V.Davis 3 REC · 43 YDS · 1 TD +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Jordan Morgan
    Jordan Morgan 2 REC · 39 YDS · 1 TD +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Devontez Walker
    Devontez Walker 1 CAR · 16 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
San Francisco 49ers
Final score
San Francisco 49ers 35–0 LA
Halftime
LA 0–7 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
V. Davis
Top passer
K. Boller
Biggest EPA play
(5:40) 4-A.Lee punts 37 yards to LA 20, Center-86-B.Jennings. 36-Q.Butler MUFFS catch, tou…
Game date
2009-10-04

Game summary

The San Francisco 49ers beat the LA 35–0 on 2009-10-04. V. Davis posted a game-high +5.13 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
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San Francisco 49ers714140035

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LALA
SFSan Francisco 49ers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 5:40TD
    ALA. Lee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 57
    Score
    0-6

    (5:40) 4-A.Lee punts 37 yards to LA 20, Center-86-B.Jennings. 36-Q.Butler MUFFS catch, touched at LA 14, RECOVERED by SF-56-S.McKillop at LA 0. TOUCHDOWN. Punt hit Q.Butler on leg at LA 20 where he kicked ball at LA 14 and it rolled into end zone. S.McKillop recovered for TD. A.Lee credited with 43-yard punt to LA 14.

  2. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 5:27XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    0-7

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

  3. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 7:08TD
    VDV. Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 13
    Score
    0-13

    (7:08) 13-S.Hill pass short middle to 85-V.Davis for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 7:03XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    0-14

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

  5. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 5:40TD
    PWP. Willis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 80
    Score
    0-20

    (5:40) (Shotgun) 12-K.Boller pass short middle intended for 14-K.Burton INTERCEPTED by 52-P.Willis at LA 23. 52-P.Willis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 5:31XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    0-21

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

  7. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 14:22TD
    Jordan Morgan

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 24
    Score
    0-27

    (14:22) 13-S.Hill pass deep right to 84-J.Morgan for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 14:14XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    0-28

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

  9. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 14:08TD
    RMR. McDonald

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 80
    Score
    0-34

    (14:08) 12-K.Boller FUMBLES (Aborted) at LA 12, RECOVERED by SF-91-R.McDonald at LA 11. 91-R.McDonald for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. K.Boller was attempting to handoff to D.Amendola and fumbled.

  10. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 14:00XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    0-35

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
  2. 2Jordan MorganJordan Morgan · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  3. 3Devontez WalkerDevontez Walker · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +1.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Battle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Avery · LA · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  6. 6R. McMichael · LA · Receiving · +0.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Fells · LA · Receiving · +0.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Amendola · LA · Receiving · +0.34 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.34 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

V. Davis — SF · Receiving

V. Davis posted the highest total EPA (+5.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.28 EPA per play.

V. Davis's top snap (+2.84 EPA): (13:49) (Shotgun) 13-S.Hill pass deep right to 85-V.Davis to LA 40 for 21 yards (21-O.Atogwe; 31-J.King). Caught at LA 45.

Biggest single play (+7.04 EPA): A. Lee — (5:40) 4-A.Lee punts 37 yards to LA 20, Center-86-B.Jennings. 36-Q.Butler MUFFS catch, touched at LA 14, RECOVERED by SF-56-S.McKillop at LA 0. TOUCHDOWN. Punt hit Q.Butler on leg at LA 20 where he ki

Quarterback report card

K. Boller led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • K. Boller (LA) · 31 dropbacks · 41.9% completion · -6.8% CPOE · -0.44 EPA/play · -13.78 total EPA
  • S. Hill (San Francisco 49ers) · 31 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -4.1% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.05 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLASan Francisco 49ers
Offensive EPA/play-0.436+0.024
Offensive success rate32.5%39.5%
Pass EPA/play-0.445-0.002
Rush EPA/play-0.551-0.151
Defensive EPA/play-0.024+0.436
Defensive success rate60.5%67.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

San Francisco 49ers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.44), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: -0.44 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • San Francisco 49ers: +0.02 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • LA: 13 drives, -33.56 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 13 drives, +1.79 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 — A. Lee (Q2 5:40)
  • San Francisco 49ers — V. Davis (S. Hill pass) (Q3 7:08)
  • San Francisco 49ers — P. Willis (Q3 5:40)
  • Jordan MorganSan Francisco 49ers — Jordan Morgan (S. Hill pass) (Q4 14:22)
  • San Francisco 49ers — R. McDonald (Q4 14:08)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 57 (Q2 5:40); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 5:27) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..

The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 13 (Q3 7:08) — (7:08) 13-S.Hill pass short middle to 85-V.Davis for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 7:03) — 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 80 (Q3 5:40); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 5:31) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..

The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 24 (Q4 14:22) — (14:22) 13-S.Hill pass deep right to 84-J.Morgan for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 14:14) — 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 80 (Q4 14:08); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 14:00) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 5:40) — (5:40) 4-A.Lee punts 37 yards to LA 20, Center-86-B.Jennings. 36-Q.Butler MUFFS catch, touched at LA 14, RECOVERED by SF-56-S.McKillop at LA 0. TOUCHDOWN. Punt hit Q.Butler on leg at LA 20 where he ki [WPA +18.5% · EPA +7.04]
  • LA (Q1 5:22) — (5:22) 3-Josh.Brown 51 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. [WPA -10.2% · EPA -3.52]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 13:49) — (13:49) (Shotgun) 13-S.Hill pass deep right to 85-V.Davis to LA 40 for 21 yards (21-O.Atogwe; 31-J.King). Caught at LA 45. [WPA +9.5% · EPA +2.84]
  • LA (Q1 8:44) — (8:44) 12-K.Boller pass short right to 17-D.Avery to LA 38 for 22 yards (38-D.Goldson). Caught at LA 22. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +3.02]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 9:47) — (9:47) 6-J.Nedney 43 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. [WPA -8.7% · EPA -3.03]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 5:40) — (5:40) 4-A.Lee punts 37 yards to LA 20, Center-86-B.Jennings. 36-Q.Butler MUFFS catch, touched at LA 14, RECOVERED by SF-56-S.McKillop at LA 0. TOUCHDOWN. Punt hit Q.Butler on leg at LA 20 where he ki [WPA +18.5% · EPA +7.04]
  • LA (Q4 14:08) — (14:08) 12-K.Boller FUMBLES (Aborted) at LA 12, RECOVERED by SF-91-R.McDonald at LA 11. 91-R.McDonald for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. K.Boller was attempting to handoff to D.Amendola and fumbled. [WPA -0.0% · EPA -6.66]
  • LA (Q3 5:40) — (5:40) (Shotgun) 12-K.Boller pass short middle intended for 14-K.Burton INTERCEPTED by 52-P.Willis at LA 23. 52-P.Willis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -3.7% · EPA -5.92]
  • LA (Q1 5:22) — (5:22) 3-Josh.Brown 51 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. [WPA -10.2% · EPA -3.52]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 5:40 · LA 57 · Score 0-6
    (5:40) 4-A.Lee punts 37 yards to LA 20, Center-86-B.Jennings. 36-Q.Butler MUFFS catch, touched at LA 14, RECOVERED by SF-56-S.McKillop at LA 0. TOUCHDOWN. Punt hit Q.Butler on leg at LA 20 where he ki
  2. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 5:27 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  3. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 7:08 · LA 13 · Score 0-13
    (7:08) 13-S.Hill pass short middle to 85-V.Davis for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 7:03 · LA 2 · Score 0-14
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  5. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 5:40 · SF 80 · Score 0-20
    (5:40) (Shotgun) 12-K.Boller pass short middle intended for 14-K.Burton INTERCEPTED by 52-P.Willis at LA 23. 52-P.Willis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 5:31 · LA 2 · Score 0-21
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  7. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 14:22 · LA 24 · Score 0-27
    (14:22) 13-S.Hill pass deep right to 84-J.Morgan for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 14:14 · LA 2 · Score 0-28
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  9. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 14:08 · SF 80 · Score 0-34
    (14:08) 12-K.Boller FUMBLES (Aborted) at LA 12, RECOVERED by SF-91-R.McDonald at LA 11. 91-R.McDonald for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. K.Boller was attempting to handoff to D.Amendola and fumbled.
  10. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 14:00 · LA 2 · Score 0-35
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

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.
  • V. Davis (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • K. Boller (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • S. Hill (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs San Francisco 49ers on 2009-10-04?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the LA 35-0 in Week 4, 2009.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs San Francisco 49ers?

Q2: LA 0, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q3: LA 0, San Francisco 49ers 14; Q4: LA 0, San Francisco 49ers 14; Final: LA 0, San Francisco 49ers 35.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs San Francisco 49ers?

San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Lee (Q2 5:40) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — V. Davis (S. Hill pass) (Q3 7:08) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — P. Willis (Q3 5:40) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Morgan (S. Hill pass) (Q4 14:22) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — R. McDonald (Q4 14:08) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs San Francisco 49ers?

K. Boller (LA), 41.9% completion, -6.8% CPOE, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -13.78 total passing EPA. S. Hill (San Francisco 49ers), 45.2% completion, -4.1% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.05 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs San Francisco 49ers?

V. Davis (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.13 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+2.84 EPA): (13:49) (Shotgun) 13-S.Hill pass deep right to 85-V.Davis to LA 40 for 21 yards (21-O.Atogwe; 31-J.King). Caught at LA 45..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W