Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 28–0 LA
- Halftime
- LA 0–14 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K.J. Britt
- Top passer
- Blaine Gabbert
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:07) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short middle intended for 30-T.Gurley INTERCEPTED by 53…
- Game date
- 2016-09-12
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the LA 28–0 on 2016-09-12. K.J. Britt posted a game-high +4.44 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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K.J. Britt · LA · Receiving · +4.44 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play - 2
Q. Patton · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.95 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play - 3
V. McDonald · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play - 4
Blaine Gabbert · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +2.64 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play - 5
Blaine Gabbert · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +1.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 6
C. Hyde · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +0.89 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play - 7
J. Kerley · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +0.72 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play - 8

Montaric Brown · LA · Receiving · +0.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.62 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
K.J. Britt — LA · Receiving
K.J. Britt posted the highest total EPA (+4.44) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.74 EPA per play.
K.J. Britt's top snap (+1.55 EPA): (13:36) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short left to 18-K.Britt to LA 39 for 8 yards (99-D.Buckner, 26-T.Brock). Caught at LA33. 6-yds. YAC.
Biggest single play (-5.03 EPA): Case Keenum — (11:07) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short middle intended for 30-T.Gurley INTERCEPTED by 53-N.Bowman (92-Q.Dial) at SF 41. 53-N.Bowman to SF 41 for no gain (76-R.Saffold). The Replay Official reviewed
Quarterback report card
Blaine Gabbert led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Blaine Gabbert (San Francisco 49ers) · 44 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -4.0% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.64 total EPA
Case Keenum (LA) · 39 dropbacks · 43.6% completion · -19.7% CPOE · -0.63 EPA/play · -24.53 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.376 | +0.025 |
| Offensive success rate | 30.3% | 41.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.629 | +0.060 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.196 | +0.010 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.025 | +0.376 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.3% | 69.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
San Francisco 49ers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.38), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- LA: -0.38 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.03 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- LA: 14 drives, -28.56 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 14 drives, +2.44 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
San Francisco 49ers — C. Hyde
San Francisco 49ers — S. Draughn
San Francisco 49ers — V. McDonald (Blaine Gabbert pass)
San Francisco 49ers — C. Hyde
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 LA 11 (Q1 3:30) — (3:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-C.Hyde up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 3:24) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q2 8:21) — (8:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-S.Draughn left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 8:16) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q4 12:12) — (12:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass short left to 89-V.McDonald for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught LA1 1-yrd. YAC.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 12:07) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 5:18) — (5:18) (Shotgun) 28-C.Hyde up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 5:14) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- LA (Q2 11:07) — (11:07) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short middle intended for 30-T.Gurley INTERCEPTED by 53-N.Bowman (92-Q.Dial) at SF 41. 53-N.Bowman to SF 41 for no gain (76-R.Saffold). The Replay Official reviewed
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 10:06) — (10:06) (Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass deep left to 17-J.Kerley to LA 21 for 18 yards (21-C.Sensabaugh). Caught at LA 21; 0 YAC
- LA (Q1 7:30) — (7:30) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum sacked at LA 5 for -6 yards (55-A.Brooks).
- LA (Q3 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short middle intended for 88-L.Kendricks INTERCEPTED by 54-R.Armstrong at SF 18. 54-R.Armstrong to SF 23 for 5 yards (73-G.Robinson).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 14:13) — (14:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass short right to 82-T.Smith to LA 36 for -2 yards (25-T.McDonald). Caught LA 36 0-yd. YAC.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- LA (Q2 11:07) — (11:07) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short middle intended for 30-T.Gurley INTERCEPTED by 53-N.Bowman (92-Q.Dial) at SF 41. 53-N.Bowman to SF 41 for no gain (76-R.Saffold). The Replay Official reviewed
- LA (Q3 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short middle intended for 88-L.Kendricks INTERCEPTED by 54-R.Armstrong at SF 18. 54-R.Armstrong to SF 23 for 5 yards (73-G.Robinson).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 10:06) — (10:06) (Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass deep left to 17-J.Kerley to LA 21 for 18 yards (21-C.Sensabaugh). Caught at LA 21; 0 YAC
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 3:30) — (3:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass short right to 24-S.Draughn to LA 39 for 11 yards (91-D.Easley). FUMBLES (91-D.Easley), RECOVERED by LA-22-T.Johnson at LA 39. 22-T.Johnson to LA 39 for no
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 3:30 · LA 11 · Score 0-6
(3:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-C.Hyde up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 3:24 · LA 15 · Score 0-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 8:21 · LA 3 · Score 0-13
(8:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-S.Draughn left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 8:16 · LA 15 · Score 0-14
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 12:12 · LA 8 · Score 0-20
(12:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass short left to 89-V.McDonald for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught LA1 1-yrd. YAC.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 12:07 · LA 15 · Score 0-21
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 5:18 · LA 1 · Score 0-27
(5:18) (Shotgun) 28-C.Hyde up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 5:14 · LA 15 · Score 0-28
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
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.
- K.J. Britt (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Blaine Gabbert (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Case Keenum (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won LA vs San Francisco 49ers on 2016-09-12?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the LA 28-0 in Week 1, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in LA vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: LA 0, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q2: LA 0, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q4: LA 0, San Francisco 49ers 14; Final: LA 0, San Francisco 49ers 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — C. Hyde (Q1 3:30) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — S. Draughn (Q2 8:21) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — V. McDonald (B. Gabbert pass) (Q4 12:12) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — C. Hyde (Q4 5:18) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs San Francisco 49ers?
Blaine Gabbert (San Francisco 49ers), 50.0% completion, -4.0% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.64 total passing EPA. Case Keenum (LA), 43.6% completion, -19.7% CPOE, -0.63 EPA per dropback, -24.53 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs San Francisco 49ers?
K.J. Britt (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.44 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+1.55 EPA): (13:36) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short left to 18-K.Britt to LA 39 for 8 yards (99-D.Buckner, 26-T.Brock). Caught at LA33. 6-yds. YAC..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Now 0-1 L
San Francisco 49ers
Now 1-0 W