Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 34–27 LA
- Halftime
- San Francisco 49ers 20–7 LA at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Crabtree
- Top passer
- K. Clemens
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:57) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass deep right to 83-B.Lloyd for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2012-01-01
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the LA 34–27 on 2012-01-01. M. Crabtree posted a game-high +11.50 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
 LA | 7 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SFSan Francisco 49ers(6:28) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens scrambles right end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(:46) (Shotgun) 11-Alex Smith scrambles right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(13:12) 11-Alex Smith pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(7:18) 2-D.Akers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(1:05) 2-D.Akers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(5:09) 3-Josh.Brown 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(1:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers pass short left to 15-M.Crabtree for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the too many players on field ruling, and the play was Upheld.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(12:24) 3-Josh.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(6:32) 24-A.Dixon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(4:57) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass deep right to 83-B.Lloyd for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones. PENALTY on SF-38-D.Goldson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(4:39) 33-C.Williams right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.
LALAFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LALA
Q1 6:28TD KCK. ClemensPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 18
- Score
- 0-6
(6:28) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens scrambles right end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q1 6:20XP Points+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 0:46TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LA 8
- Score
- 6-7
(:46) (Shotgun) 11-Alex Smith scrambles right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 0:37XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 7-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 13:12TD MCM. CrabtreePoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 28
- Score
- 13-7
(13:12) 11-Alex Smith pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 13:05XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 14-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 7:18FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 19
- Score
- 17-7
(7:18) 2-D.Akers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 1:05FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 24
- Score
- 20-7
(1:05) 2-D.Akers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- LALA
Q3 5:09FG Points+3
- Yard line
- SF 31
- Score
- 20-10
(5:09) 3-Josh.Brown 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 1:04TD MCM. CrabtreePoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 14
- Score
- 26-10
(1:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers pass short left to 15-M.Crabtree for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the too many players on field ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 0:55XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 27-10
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- LALA
Q4 12:24FG Points+3
- Yard line
- SF 30
- Score
- 27-13
(12:24) 3-Josh.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 6:32TD ADA. DixonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 1
- Score
- 33-13
(6:32) 24-A.Dixon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 6:30XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 34-13
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- LALA
Q4 4:57TD BLB. LloydPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 36
- Score
- 34-19
(4:57) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass deep right to 83-B.Lloyd for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q4 4:49XP Points+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 34-20
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones. PENALTY on SF-38-D.Goldson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- LALA
Q4 4:39TD Connor WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 1
- Score
- 34-26
(4:39) 33-C.Williams right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q4 4:36XP Points+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 34-27
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Crabtree · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +11.50 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 2V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +7.07 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 3
Arian Smith · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +5.81 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 4K. Clemens · LA · Passing · +4.29 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 5D. Akers · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +4.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.22 EPA/play
- 6B. Lloyd · LA · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 7K. Hunter · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +1.77 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 8B. Gibson · LA · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.43 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. Crabtree — SF · Receiving
M. Crabtree posted the highest total EPA (+11.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.15 EPA per play.
M. Crabtree's top snap (+4.22 EPA): (1:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers pass short left to 15-M.Crabtree for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the too many players on field ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Biggest single play (+4.91 EPA): K. Clemens — (4:57) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass deep right to 83-B.Lloyd for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
K. Clemens led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K. Clemens (LA) · 36 dropbacks · 38.9% completion · -16.7% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.29 total EPA
- Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 34 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +0.2% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +5.81 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.048 | -0.081 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.2% | 38.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.287 | -0.080 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.009 | -0.234 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.081 | -0.048 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.6% | 53.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, San Francisco 49ers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.05 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- LA: -0.08 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- LA: 14 drives, -6.97 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 15 drives, +4.36 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- LA — K. Clemens
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
- San Francisco 49ers — M. Crabtree
- San Francisco 49ers — M. Crabtree (D. Akers pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — A. Dixon
- LA — B. Lloyd (K. Clemens pass)
- LA — Connor Williams
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers
- LA — Jake McQuaide
- LA — Jake McQuaide
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. LA found the end zone from the SF 18 (Q1 6:28) — (6:28) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens scrambles right end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 6:20) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q1 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 11-Alex Smith scrambles right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 0:37) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 13–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 28 (Q2 13:12) — (13:12) 11-Alex Smith pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 13:05) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LA 19 (Q2 7:18) — (7:18) 2-D.Akers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LA 24 (Q2 1:05) — (1:05) 2-D.Akers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. LA connected on a field goal from the SF 31 (Q3 5:09) — (5:09) 3-Josh.Brown 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 14 (Q3 1:04); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 0:55) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: LA won the period 17–7. LA connected on a field goal from the SF 30 (Q4 12:24) — (12:24) 3-Josh.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) 24-A.Dixon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 6:30) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; LA found the end zone from the SF 36 (Q4 4:57) — (4:57) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass deep right to 83-B.Lloyd for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 4:49); LA found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q4 4:39) — (4:39) 33-C.Williams right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 4:36) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- LA (Q2 13:51) — (13:51) (Shotgun) 34-J.Norwood pass short left intended for 10-K.Clemens INTERCEPTED by 25-T.Brown at LA 45. 25-T.Brown to LA 34 for 11 yards (83-B.Lloyd). Direct Snap to #34 Jerious Norwood
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 11-Alex Smith scrambles right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 13:12) — (13:12) 11-Alex Smith pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LA (Q4 3:29) — (3:29) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass short right to 11-B.Gibson to SF 33 for 21 yards (38-D.Goldson).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 9:46) — (9:46) 2-D.Akers 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- LA (Q4 4:57) — (4:57) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass deep right to 83-B.Lloyd for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LA (Q2 13:51) — (13:51) (Shotgun) 34-J.Norwood pass short left intended for 10-K.Clemens INTERCEPTED by 25-T.Brown at LA 45. 25-T.Brown to LA 34 for 11 yards (83-B.Lloyd). Direct Snap to #34 Jerious Norwood
- LA (Q4 9:06) — (9:06) 10-K.Clemens pass deep left intended for 83-B.Lloyd INTERCEPTED by 25-T.Brown at LA 18. 25-T.Brown to LA 13 for 5 yards (81-S.Spach).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 1:04) — (1:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers pass short left to 15-M.Crabtree for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the too many players on field ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- LA TD (+6) — Q1 6:28 · SF 18 · Score 0-6
(6:28) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens scrambles right end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q1 6:20 · SF 2 · Score 0-7
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 0:46 · LA 8 · Score 6-7
(:46) (Shotgun) 11-Alex Smith scrambles right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 0:37 · LA 2 · Score 7-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 13:12 · LA 28 · Score 13-7
(13:12) 11-Alex Smith pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 13:05 · LA 2 · Score 14-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 7:18 · LA 19 · Score 17-7
(7:18) 2-D.Akers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 1:05 · LA 24 · Score 20-7
(1:05) 2-D.Akers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - LA FG (+3) — Q3 5:09 · SF 31 · Score 20-10
(5:09) 3-Josh.Brown 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 1:04 · LA 14 · Score 26-10
(1:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers pass short left to 15-M.Crabtree for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the too many players on field ruling, and the play was Upheld. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 0:55 · LA 2 · Score 27-10
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - LA FG (+3) — Q4 12:24 · SF 30 · Score 27-13
(12:24) 3-Josh.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 6:32 · LA 1 · Score 33-13
(6:32) 24-A.Dixon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 6:30 · LA 2 · Score 34-13
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - LA TD (+6) — Q4 4:57 · SF 36 · Score 34-19
(4:57) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass deep right to 83-B.Lloyd for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q4 4:49 · SF 2 · Score 34-20
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones. PENALTY on SF-38-D.Goldson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - LA TD (+6) — Q4 4:39 · SF 1 · Score 34-26
(4:39) 33-C.Williams right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q4 4:36 · SF 2 · Score 34-27
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.
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. Crabtree (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- K. Clemens (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs LA on 2012-01-01?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the LA 34-27 in Week 17, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs LA?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 7, LA 7; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 13, LA 0; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 7, LA 3; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 7, LA 17; Final: San Francisco 49ers 34, LA 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs LA?
LA touchdown — K. Clemens (Q1 6:28) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 0:46) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — M. Crabtree (Q2 13:12) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — M. Crabtree (D. Akers pass) (Q3 1:04) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Dixon (Q4 6:32) LA touchdown — B. Lloyd (K. Clemens pass) (Q4 4:57) LA touchdown — C. Williams (Q4 4:39) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q2 7:18, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q2 1:05, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. McQuaide (Q3 5:09, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. McQuaide (Q4 12:24, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs LA?
K. Clemens (LA), 38.9% completion, -16.7% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.29 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 58.8% completion, +0.2% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.81 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs LA?
M. Crabtree (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.50 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+4.22 EPA): (1:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers pass short left to 15-M.Crabtree for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the too many players on field ruling, and the play.
Was San Francisco 49ers vs LA a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. San Francisco 49ers won 34-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 12-3 Now 13-3 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 2-13 Now 2-14 L
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