Quick answer
- Winner
- LA
- Final score
- LA 39–10 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- LA 22–7 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jared Goff
- Top passer
- C.J. Beathard
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:07) 3-C.Beathard pass short right intended for 85-G.Kittle INTERCEPTED by 43-J.Johnson …
- Game date
- 2018-10-21
Game summary
The LA beat the San Francisco 49ers 39–10 on 2018-10-21. Jared Goff posted a game-high +9.01 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 26 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA | 3 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 39 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LALA
(6:38) 4-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(14:24) 30-T.Gurley left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(13:03) 5-B.Pinion punt is BLOCKED by 58-C.Littleton, Center-86-K.Nelson, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
(10:08) 4-G.Zuerlein 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(2:36) (No Huddle) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 12-B.Cooks for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(:16) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard pass short left to 85-G.Kittle to LA 1 for 9 yards (23-N.Robey, 41-M.Christian) [90-M.Brockers]. The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard pass short left to 85-G.Kittle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-M.Brockers]. Caught in end zone - 0-YAC
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
(8:09) 4-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(6:06) (No Huddle) 30-T.Gurley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(2:42) 9-R.Gould 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
(11:44) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 30-T.Gurley for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SF-56-R.Foster was injured during the play. Caught at SF 15. 15-YAC
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
SFSan Francisco 49ersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LALA
Q1 6:38FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 17
- Score
- 3-0
(6:38) 4-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- LALA
Q2 14:24TD TGT. GurleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 7
- Score
- 9-0
(14:24) 30-T.Gurley left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q2 14:23XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 10-0
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- LALA
Q2 13:03Safety Bradley PinionPoints+2
- Yard line
- LA 84
- Score
- 12-0
(13:03) 5-B.Pinion punt is BLOCKED by 58-C.Littleton, Center-86-K.Nelson, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
- LALA
Q2 10:08FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 19
- Score
- 15-0
(10:08) 4-G.Zuerlein 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- LALA
Q2 2:36TD Brandin CooksPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 19
- Score
- 21-0
(2:36) (No Huddle) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 12-B.Cooks for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q2 2:30XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 22-0
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:16TD George KittlePoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 10
- Score
- 22-6
(:16) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard pass short left to 85-G.Kittle to LA 1 for 9 yards (23-N.Robey, 41-M.Christian) [90-M.Brockers]. The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard pass short left to 85-G.Kittle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-M.Brockers]. Caught in end zone - 0-YAC
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:13XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 15
- Score
- 22-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
- LALA
Q3 8:09FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 25-7
(8:09) 4-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- LALA
Q3 6:06TD TGT. GurleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 1
- Score
- 31-7
(6:06) (No Huddle) 30-T.Gurley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q3 6:04XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 32-7
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 2:42FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 33
- Score
- 32-10
(2:42) 9-R.Gould 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
- LALA
Q4 11:44TD TGT. GurleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 12
- Score
- 38-10
(11:44) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 30-T.Gurley for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SF-56-R.Foster was injured during the play. Caught at SF 15. 15-YAC
- LALA
Q4 11:35XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 39-10
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Jared Goff · LA · Passing · +9.01 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play - 2Brandin Cooks · LA · Receiving · +4.96 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 3
Robert Woods · LA · Receiving · +4.72 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play - 4
Raheem Mostert · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.85 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 5George Kittle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 6
Josh Reynolds · LA · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play - 7
Nohl Williams · LA · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play - 8Brandin Cooks · LA · Rushing · +1.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.22 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
Jared Goff — LA · Passing
Jared Goff posted the highest total EPA (+9.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
Jared Goff's top snap (+3.27 EPA): (8:51) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 17-R.Woods to SF 25 for 21 yards (29-J.Tartt). Caught at SF 28. 3-YAC
Biggest single play (-5.85 EPA): C.J. Beathard — (7:07) 3-C.Beathard pass short right intended for 85-G.Kittle INTERCEPTED by 43-J.Johnson at SF 38. 43-J.Johnson to SF 27 for 11 yards (44-K.Juszczyk). The Replay Official reviewed the interception ru
Quarterback report card
C.J. Beathard led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.J. Beathard (San Francisco 49ers) · 35 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -8.0% CPOE · -0.62 EPA/play · -21.55 total EPA
- Jared Goff (LA) · 26 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +10.1% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +9.01 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | LA | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.106 | -0.385 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.1% | 36.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.347 | -0.616 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.021 | -0.293 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.385 | -0.106 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.5% | 46.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.39), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- LA: +0.11 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.39 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- LA: 13 drives, +8.58 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, -28.51 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- LA — T. Gurley
- LA — Brandin Cooks (Jared Goff pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — George Kittle (C.J. Beathard pass)
- LA — T. Gurley
- LA — T. Gurley (Jared Goff pass)
Field goals
- LA — Greg Zuerlein
- LA — Greg Zuerlein
- LA — Greg Zuerlein
- San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould
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 17 (Q1 6:38) — (6:38) 4-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: LA won the period 19–7. LA found the end zone from the SF 7 (Q2 14:24) — (14:24) 30-T.Gurley left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 14:23) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA registered a safety from the LA 84 (Q2 13:03) — (13:03) 5-B.Pinion punt is BLOCKED by 58-C.Littleton, Center-86-K.Nelson, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.; LA connected on a field goal from the SF 19 (Q2 10:08) — (10:08) 4-G.Zuerlein 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA found the end zone from the SF 19 (Q2 2:36) — (2:36) (No Huddle) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 12-B.Cooks for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 2:30) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LA 10 (Q2 0:16); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 0:13) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..
The third quarter: LA won the period 10–3. LA connected on a field goal from the SF 15 (Q3 8:09) — (8:09) 4-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q3 6:06) — (6:06) (No Huddle) 30-T.Gurley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q3 6:04) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LA 33 (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) 9-R.Gould 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..
The fourth quarter: LA won the period 7–0. LA found the end zone from the SF 12 (Q4 11:44); LA added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 11:35) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 1:13) — (1:13) 22-M.Breida right tackle to SF 21 for 1 yard (99-A.Donald). FUMBLES (99-A.Donald), RECOVERED by LA-99-A.Donald at SF 21.
- LA (Q1 8:51) — (8:51) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 17-R.Woods to SF 25 for 21 yards (29-J.Tartt). Caught at SF 28. 3-YAC
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 10:07) — (10:07) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard sacked at SF 42 for -3 yards (50-S.Ebukam). FUMBLES (50-S.Ebukam) [50-S.Ebukam], RECOVERED by LA-49-T.Young at SF 44. 49-T.Young to SF 44 for no gain (58-W.Richburg).
- LA (Q1 13:44) — (13:44) 16-J.Goff FUMBLES (Aborted) at LA 29, and recovers at LA 29. 16-J.Goff to LA 26 for -3 yards (54-C.Marsh).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 5:53) — (5:53) 3-C.Beathard pass short left to 31-R.Mostert to LA 37 for 23 yards (20-L.Joyner) [96-M.Longacre]. Caught SF 38. 25-YAC
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 7:07) — (7:07) 3-C.Beathard pass short right intended for 85-G.Kittle INTERCEPTED by 43-J.Johnson at SF 38. 43-J.Johnson to SF 27 for 11 yards (44-K.Juszczyk). The Replay Official reviewed the interception ru
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 1:13) — (1:13) 22-M.Breida right tackle to SF 21 for 1 yard (99-A.Donald). FUMBLES (99-A.Donald), RECOVERED by LA-99-A.Donald at SF 21.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 10:07) — (10:07) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard sacked at SF 42 for -3 yards (50-S.Ebukam). FUMBLES (50-S.Ebukam) [50-S.Ebukam], RECOVERED by LA-49-T.Young at SF 44. 49-T.Young to SF 44 for no gain (58-W.Richburg).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 6:23) — (6:23) 3-C.Beathard pass deep middle intended for 11-M.Goodwin INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Hill at LA 33. 32-T.Hill to LA 40 for 7 yards (84-K.Bourne).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- LA FG (+3) — Q1 6:38 · SF 17 · Score 3-0
(6:38) 4-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 14:24 · SF 7 · Score 9-0
(14:24) 30-T.Gurley left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 14:23 · SF 15 · Score 10-0
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - LA Safety (+2) — Q2 13:03 · LA 84 · Score 12-0
(13:03) 5-B.Pinion punt is BLOCKED by 58-C.Littleton, Center-86-K.Nelson, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. - LA FG (+3) — Q2 10:08 · SF 19 · Score 15-0
(10:08) 4-G.Zuerlein 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 2:36 · SF 19 · Score 21-0
(2:36) (No Huddle) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 12-B.Cooks for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 2:30 · SF 15 · Score 22-0
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 0:16 · LA 10 · Score 22-6
(:16) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard pass short left to 85-G.Kittle to LA 1 for 9 yards (23-N.Robey, 41-M.Christian) [90-M.Brockers]. The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and the pl - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 0:13 · LA 15 · Score 22-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - LA FG (+3) — Q3 8:09 · SF 15 · Score 25-7
(8:09) 4-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - LA TD (+6) — Q3 6:06 · SF 1 · Score 31-7
(6:06) (No Huddle) 30-T.Gurley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q3 6:04 · SF 15 · Score 32-7
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 2:42 · LA 33 · Score 32-10
(2:42) 9-R.Gould 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - LA TD (+6) — Q4 11:44 · SF 12 · Score 38-10
(11:44) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 30-T.Gurley for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SF-56-R.Foster was injured during the play. Caught at SF 15. 15-YAC - LA XP (+1) — Q4 11:35 · SF 15 · Score 39-10
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Jared Goff (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C.J. Beathard (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Jared Goff (LA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won LA vs San Francisco 49ers on 2018-10-21?
The LA beat the San Francisco 49ers 39-10 in Week 7, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in LA vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: LA 3, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q2: LA 19, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q3: LA 10, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q4: LA 7, San Francisco 49ers 0; Final: LA 39, San Francisco 49ers 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs San Francisco 49ers?
LA touchdown — T. Gurley (Q2 14:24) LA touchdown — B. Cooks (J. Goff pass) (Q2 2:36) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — G. Kittle (C. Beathard pass) (Q2 0:16) LA touchdown — T. Gurley (Q3 6:06) LA touchdown — T. Gurley (J. Goff pass) (Q4 11:44) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 6:38, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 10:08, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 8:09, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q3 2:42, 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?
C.J. Beathard (San Francisco 49ers), 42.9% completion, -8.0% CPOE, -0.62 EPA per dropback, -21.55 total passing EPA. Jared Goff (LA), 69.2% completion, +10.1% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +9.01 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs San Francisco 49ers?
Jared Goff (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.01 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+3.27 EPA): (8:51) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 17-R.Woods to SF 25 for 21 yards (29-J.Tartt). Caught at SF 28. 3-YAC.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 6-0 Now 7-0 W
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L
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