Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 38–35 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 7–28 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Royal
- Top passer
- Philip Rivers
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPT…
- Game date
- 2014-12-20
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the San Francisco 49ers 38–35 on 2014-12-20, overcoming San Francisco 49ers's 28–7 halftime lead. E. Royal posted a game-high +8.67 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 38 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
(13:22) 21-F.Gore right tackle for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(13:41) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short left to 10-B.Ellington for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(10:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Bethea at LAC 49. 41-A.Bethea for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(5:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 11-E.Royal for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(:11) 10-B.Ellington right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. LAC-29-S.Wright was injured during the play. He is Out. PENALTY on SF, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Group Celebration.
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(5:54) (No Huddle) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. LAC-63-J.Troutman was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Caught at SF 1. 1-yd YAC
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(3:35) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick sacked at SF 8 for -14 yards (sack split by 90-Ric. Mathews and 93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (90-Ric. Mathews) [90-Ric. Mathews], touched at SF 2, RECOVERED by LAC-94-C.Liuget at SF 0. TOUCHDOWN. 2-yds of loose ball yardage. Chargers credited with 20-yd sack. Penalty on SF-74-J.Staley, Illegal Formation, declined. PENALTY on SF-74-J.Staley, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(2:40) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick scrambles right end for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-38-M.Gilchrist, Illegal Contact, declined.
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(5:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 85-A.Gates for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 1. 1-yd YAC
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(:32) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 80-M.Floyd for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-54-N.Moody, Defensive Holding, declined.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(10:11) 9-N.Novak 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar. Penalty on SF-31-L.McCray, Running Into the Kicker, declined.
SFSan Francisco 49ersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 13:22TD Frank Gore Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 52
- Score
- 0-6
(13:22) 21-F.Gore right tackle for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 13:12XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 0-7
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 13:41TD BEB. EllingtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 8
- Score
- 0-13
(13:41) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short left to 10-B.Ellington for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 13:36XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 0-14
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 10:30TD ABA. BetheaPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 55
- Score
- 0-20
(10:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Bethea at LAC 49. 41-A.Bethea for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 10:20XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 0-21
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 5:15TD ERE. RoyalPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 6-21
(5:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 11-E.Royal for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 5:09XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 7-21
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:11TD BEB. EllingtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 7-27
(:11) 10-B.Ellington right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. LAC-29-S.Wright was injured during the play. He is Out. PENALTY on SF, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Group Celebration.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:06XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-28
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 5:54TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 1
- Score
- 13-28
(5:54) (No Huddle) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. LAC-63-J.Troutman was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Caught at SF 1. 1-yd YAC
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 5:49XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 14-28
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 3:35TD CKC. KaepernickPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 78
- Score
- 20-28
(3:35) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick sacked at SF 8 for -14 yards (sack split by 90-Ric. Mathews and 93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (90-Ric. Mathews) [90-Ric. Mathews], touched at SF 2, RECOVERED by LAC-94-C.Liuget at SF 0. TOUCHDOWN. 2-yds of loose ball yardage. Chargers credited with 20-yd sack. Penalty on SF-74-J.Staley, Illegal Formation, declined. PENALTY on SF-74-J.Staley, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 3:26XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 21-28
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 2:40TD CKC. KaepernickPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 90
- Score
- 21-34
(2:40) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick scrambles right end for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-38-M.Gilchrist, Illegal Contact, declined.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 2:26XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 21-35
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 5:21TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 21
- Score
- 27-35
(5:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 85-A.Gates for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 1. 1-yd YAC
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 5:15XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 28-35
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:32TD MFM. FloydPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 11
- Score
- 34-35
(:32) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 80-M.Floyd for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-54-N.Moody, Defensive Holding, declined.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:29XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 35-35
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
OT 10:11FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 22
- Score
- 38-35
(10:11) 9-N.Novak 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar. Penalty on SF-31-L.McCray, Running Into the Kicker, declined.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1E. Royal · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.67 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 2Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +5.35 total EPA · 60 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 3A. Boldin · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.17 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 4C. Kaepernick · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +2.95 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 5B. Ellington · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 6Blake Miller · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 7M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 8Frank Gore Jr. · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +1.38 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.05 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
E. Royal — LAC · Receiving
E. Royal posted the highest total EPA (+8.67) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.72 EPA per play.
E. Royal's top snap (+3.58 EPA): (7:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 11-E.Royal pushed ob at SF 5 for 20 yards (29-C.Culliver) [36-D.Johnson]. Caught at SF 12. 7-yds YAC
Biggest single play (-8.08 EPA): Philip Rivers — (10:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Bethea at LAC 49. 41-A.Bethea for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Philip Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 60 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +1.8% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +5.35 total EPA
- C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) · 38 dropbacks · 39.5% completion · -4.0% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.95 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.056 | -0.002 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.5% | 47.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.089 | +0.078 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.002 | -0.137 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.002 | -0.056 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.1% | 50.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.06 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.00 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, +5.61 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 15 drives, -0.21 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — Frank Gore Jr.
- San Francisco 49ers — B. Ellington (C. Kaepernick pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — A. Bethea
- Los Angeles Chargers — E. Royal (Philip Rivers pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — B. Ellington
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Kaepernick
- San Francisco 49ers — C. Kaepernick
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Floyd (Philip Rivers pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LAC 52 (Q1 13:22) — (13:22) 21-F.Gore right tackle for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 13:12) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 21–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LAC 8 (Q2 13:41) — (13:41) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short left to 10-B.Ellington for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 13:36) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SF 55 (Q2 10:30); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 10:20) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SF 15 (Q2 5:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 11-E.Royal for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 5:09) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 0:11); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 0:06) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q3 5:54); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 5:49) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 78 (Q3 3:35); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 3:26) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LAC 90 (Q3 2:40) — (2:40) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick scrambles right end for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-38-M.Gilchrist, Illegal Contact, declined.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 2:26) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SF 21 (Q4 5:21) — (5:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 85-A.Gates for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 1. 1-yd YAC; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 5:15) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SF 11 (Q4 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 80-M.Floyd for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-54-N.Moody, Defensive Holding, declined.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 0:29) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
Overtime: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the SF 22 (OT 10:11).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 80-M.Floyd for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-54-N.Moody, Defensive Holding, declined.
- San Francisco 49ers (OT 14:16) — (14:16) 11-Q.Patton left end to LAC 45 for 20 yards (32-E.Weddle). FUMBLES (32-E.Weddle), RECOVERED by LAC-98-S.Lissemore at LAC 38. 7-yds of loose ball yardage
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 15-D.Inman to SF 9 for 17 yards (43-C.Dahl, 36-D.Johnson). Caught at SF 16. 7-yds YAC
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 2:40) — (2:40) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick scrambles right end for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-38-M.Gilchrist, Illegal Contact, declined.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick sacked at SF 8 for -14 yards (sack split by 90-Ric. Mathews and 93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (90-Ric. Mathews) [90-Ric. Mathews], touched at SF 2, RECOVERED by LAC-94-C.Liuge
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 10:30) — (10:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Bethea at LAC 49. 41-A.Bethea for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 2:40) — (2:40) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick scrambles right end for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-38-M.Gilchrist, Illegal Contact, declined.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick sacked at SF 8 for -14 yards (sack split by 90-Ric. Mathews and 93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (90-Ric. Mathews) [90-Ric. Mathews], touched at SF 2, RECOVERED by LAC-94-C.Liuge
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 1:05) — (1:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left intended for 15-D.Inman INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Culliver [57-M.Wilhoite] at SF 29. 29-C.Culliver to LAC 47 for 24 yards (43-B.Oliver). First Sideline
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 13:22 · LAC 52 · Score 0-6
(13:22) 21-F.Gore right tackle for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 13:12 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 13:41 · LAC 8 · Score 0-13
(13:41) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short left to 10-B.Ellington for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 13:36 · LAC 2 · Score 0-14
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 10:30 · SF 55 · Score 0-20
(10:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Bethea at LAC 49. 41-A.Bethea for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 10:20 · LAC 2 · Score 0-21
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 5:15 · SF 15 · Score 6-21
(5:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 11-E.Royal for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 5:09 · SF 2 · Score 7-21
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 0:11 · LAC 1 · Score 7-27
(:11) 10-B.Ellington right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. LAC-29-S.Wright was injured during the play. He is Out. PENALTY on SF, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Group Celebratio - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 0:06 · LAC 2 · Score 7-28
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 5:54 · SF 1 · Score 13-28
(5:54) (No Huddle) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. LAC-63-J.Troutman was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Caught at SF 1. 1-yd YAC - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 5:49 · SF 2 · Score 14-28
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 3:35 · LAC 78 · Score 20-28
(3:35) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick sacked at SF 8 for -14 yards (sack split by 90-Ric. Mathews and 93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (90-Ric. Mathews) [90-Ric. Mathews], touched at SF 2, RECOVERED by LAC-94-C.Liuge - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 3:26 · SF 2 · Score 21-28
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 2:40 · LAC 90 · Score 21-34
(2:40) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick scrambles right end for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-38-M.Gilchrist, Illegal Contact, declined. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 2:26 · LAC 2 · Score 21-35
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 5:21 · SF 21 · Score 27-35
(5:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 85-A.Gates for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 1. 1-yd YAC - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 5:15 · SF 2 · Score 28-35
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 0:32 · SF 11 · Score 34-35
(:32) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 80-M.Floyd for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-54-N.Moody, Defensive Holding, declined. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 0:29 · SF 2 · Score 35-35
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — OT 10:11 · SF 22 · Score 38-35
(10:11) 9-N.Novak 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar. Penalty on SF-31-L.McCray, Running Into the Kicker, declined.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- E. Royal (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Kaepernick (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs San Francisco 49ers on 2014-12-20?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the San Francisco 49ers 38-35 in Week 16, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, San Francisco 49ers 21; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 14, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 14, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q5: Los Angeles Chargers 3, San Francisco 49ers 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 38, San Francisco 49ers 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (Q1 13:22) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — B. Ellington (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q2 13:41) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Bethea (Q2 10:30) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — E. Royal (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 5:15) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — B. Ellington (Q2 0:11) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 5:54) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — C. Kaepernick (Q3 3:35) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — C. Kaepernick (Q3 2:40) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 5:21) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 0:32) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (OT 10:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs San Francisco 49ers?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 55.0% completion, +1.8% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +5.35 total passing EPA. C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers), 39.5% completion, -4.0% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.95 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs San Francisco 49ers?
E. Royal (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.67 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+3.58 EPA): (7:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 11-E.Royal pushed ob at SF 5 for 20 yards (29-C.Culliver) [36-D.Johnson]. Caught at SF 12. 7-yds YAC.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 38-35 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L
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