Final2022 Week 4

Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers, Week 4 2022

Los Angeles Rams

Away

9

San Francisco 49ers

HomeWon

24

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Rams33309
49ers7701024

LAR 9SF 24 Final

  • Passing leader

    Matthew Stafford

    LAR · QB

    7.8PPR pts

    32/48, 254 YDS, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Cooper Kupp

    LAR · WR

    26.2PPR pts

    14 REC, 122 YDS

  • Rams leader

    Tyler Higbee

    LAR · TE

    17.3PPR pts

    10 REC, 73 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Talanoa Hufanga

    SF

    1 INT, 1 TD, 4 TKL

49ers 24, Rams 9: San Francisco leads from start to finish

San Francisco led 14–6 at halftime and outscored Los Angeles 10–3 after the break to win 24–9. The 49ers finished with a 327–257 edge in total offense and averaged 6.7 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Rams went 5-for-15 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the 49ers finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 14 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +3.2 yards/play SF 6.7 · LAR 3.5
  • +2 turnover margin SF 0 turnovers
  • +70 total yards SF 327 · LAR 257

Game Highlights

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Why the 49ers Won

San Francisco won the efficiency, turnover, and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Rams vs 49ers
RamsStat49ers
3.5Yards per play6.7
2Turnovers0
257Total yards327
Other team stats
73Plays49
33%Third-down conversion42%
34:34Time of possession25:26

Scoring Summary

The 49ers scored three touchdowns and one field goal; the Rams scored three field goals.

Scoring plays, Rams vs 49ers
TimeTeamPlayLARSF
1st quarter
6:48LARMatt Gay 39-yard FG Takes lead30
2:46SFJeff Wilson Jr. 32-yard TD run Takes leadRobbie Gould XP37
2nd quarter
6:22LARMatt Gay 29-yard FG67
2:46SFJimmy Garoppolo → Deebo Samuel, 57-yard TD Extends leadRobbie Gould XP614
3rd quarter
4:25LARMatt Gay 26-yard FG914
4th quarter
14:53SFRobbie Gould 25-yard FG Extends lead917
6:27SFTalanoa Hufanga 52-yard interception return TD Extends leadRobbie Gould XP924

Fantasy Points: Rams vs 49ers, Week 4 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Cooper KuppLARWR26.2 PTSWR3
  2. Deebo SamuelSFWR23.7 PTSWR6
  3. Tyler HigbeeLARTE17.3 PTSTE4
  4. Jimmy GaroppoloSFQB13.9 PTSQB22

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Matthew StaffordLARQB7.8QB2932/482540126071.0Start/Sit →
Jimmy GaroppoloSFQB13.9QB2216/2723910130100.7

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Cooper KuppLARWR26.2WR3WR———19141220Start/Sit →
Deebo SamuelSFWR23.7WR6WR220761151
Tyler HigbeeLARTE17.3TE4TE———1410730Start/Sit →
Jeff WilsonSFRB13.4RB21RB18741————
Brandon AiyukSFWR7.7WR50WR———44370
Darrell HendersonLARRB6.9RB43RB727043120
Ben SkowronekLARWR5.3WR66WR———32330Start/Sit →
George KittleSFTE4.4TE37TE———42240Start/Sit →
Jauan JenningsSFWR4.2WR75WR———42220Start/Sit →
Allen RobinsonLARWR2.7WR85WR———6270
Kendall BlantonLARTE1.7TE51TE———1170
Ray-Ray McCloudSFWR1.6WR95WR———3160
Cam AkersLARRB1.3RB68RB81301000
Brandon PowellLARWR1.1WR103WR1110————
Ross DwelleySFTE0.0—TE———1000
Charlie WoernerSFTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Los Angeles Rams

Snap Share

  1. Cooper KuppWR74 snaps100%
  2. Allen RobinsonWR73 snaps99%
  3. Tyler HigbeeTE69 snaps93%
  4. Ben SkowronekWR65 snaps88%
  5. Darrell HendersonRB44 snaps59%

Target Share48 targets

  1. Cooper Kupp40%, 19 targets
  2. Tyler Higbee29%, 14 targets
  3. Allen Robinson13%, 6 targets
  4. Darrell Henderson8%, 4 targets
  5. Ben Skowronek6%, 3 targets
  6. Other4%, 2 targets

Carry Share18 carries

  1. Cam Akers44%, 8 carries
  2. Darrell Henderson39%, 7 carries
  3. Matthew Stafford11%, 2 carries
  4. Brandon Powell6%, 1 carries

San Francisco 49ers

Snap Share

  1. George KittleTE47 snaps94%
  2. Brandon AiyukWR46 snaps92%
  3. Deebo SamuelWR40 snaps80%
  4. Jeff WilsonRB33 snaps66%
  5. Charlie WoernerTE19 snaps38%

Target Share24 targets

  1. Deebo Samuel29%, 7 targets
  2. George Kittle17%, 4 targets
  3. Brandon Aiyuk17%, 4 targets
  4. Jauan Jennings17%, 4 targets
  5. Ray-Ray McCloud13%, 3 targets
  6. Other8%, 2 targets

Carry Share21 carries

  1. Jeff Wilson86%, 18 carries
  2. Deebo Samuel10%, 2 carries
  3. Jimmy Garoppolo5%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Cooper KuppLARWR74100%1940%0
Allen RobinsonLARWR7399%613%0
George KittleSFTE4794%417%0
Tyler HigbeeLARTE6993%1429%0
Brandon AiyukSFWR4692%417%0
Ben SkowronekLARWR6588%36%0
Deebo SamuelSFWR4080%729%2
Jeff WilsonSFRB3366%00%18
Darrell HendersonLARRB4459%48%7
Charlie WoernerSFTE1938%14%0
Cam AkersLARRB2838%12%8
Jauan JenningsSFWR1836%417%0
Ray-Ray McCloudSFWR918%313%0
Kendall BlantonLARTE811%12%0
Ross DwelleySFTE510%14%0
Brandon PowellLARWR68%00%1
Malcolm BrownLARRB23%00%0
Tevin ColemanSFRB12%00%0
Lance McCutcheonLARWR11%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+10.8Deebo Samuel Sr.23.7 PTS vs 12.9 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−13.8Matthew Stafford7.8 PTS vs 21.6 xFP
  • Highest expected volume31.6 xFPCooper Kupp26.2 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Cooper KuppLAR · WR26.231.6−5.4100%40% tgt—000%1940%
Tyler HigbeeLAR · TE17.323.3−6.093%29% tgt—000%1429%
Matthew StaffordLAR · QB7.821.6−13.8100%48 att—48211%00%
Deebo Samuel Sr.SF · WR23.712.9+10.880%28% tgt—029%728%
Jimmy GaroppoloSF · QB13.912.1+1.8100%27 att—2715%00%
Jeff Wilson Jr.SF · RB13.411.6+1.866%82% car—01882%00%
Darrell Henderson Jr.LAR · RB6.911.2−4.359%39% car—0739%48%
Allen RobinsonLAR · WR2.710.0−7.399%13% tgt—000%613%
Cam AkersLAR · RB1.36.8−5.538%44% car—0844%12%
Brandon AiyukSF · WR7.76.7+1.092%16% tgt—000%416%
George KittleSF · TE4.46.7−2.394%16% tgt—000%416%
Jauan JenningsSF · WR4.26.7−2.536%16% tgt—000%416%
Ben SkowronekLAR · WR5.35.0+0.388%6% tgt—000%36%
Ray-Ray McCloud IIISF · WR1.65.0−3.418%12% tgt—000%312%
Kyle JuszczykSF · RB5.42.3+3.1—5% car—015%14%
Charlie WoernerSF · TE0.01.7−1.738%4% tgt—000%14%
Kendall BlantonLAR · TE1.71.70.011%2% tgt—000%12%
Ross DwelleySF · TE0.01.7−1.710%4% tgt—000%14%
Brandon PowellLAR · WR1.10.6+0.58%6% car—016%00%

Team totals: Rams 48 targets and 18 carries; 49ers 25 targets and 22 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Matthew Stafford Unlucky

LAR · QB · 7.8 pts on 21.6 expected

32 of 48 passing for 254 yards, 1 interception; 2 carries for 6 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 21.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Matthew Stafford →

Jimmy Garoppolo

SF · QB · 13.9 pts on 12.1 expected

16 of 27 passing for 239 yards, 1 touchdown; 1 carry for 3 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.1 expected.

Cooper Kupp Volume, no payoff

LAR · WR · 26.2 pts on 31.6 expected

19 targets (40% of the team's), 14 catches for 122 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 31.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Cooper Kupp →

Tyler Higbee Unlucky

LAR · TE · 17.3 pts on 23.3 expected

14 targets (29% of the team's), 10 catches for 73 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 23.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Tyler Higbee →

Deebo Samuel Sr. Ran hot

SF · WR · 23.7 pts on 12.9 expected

7 targets (28% of the team's), 6 catches for 115 yards and 1 touchdown; 2 carries (9% of the team's) for 2 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Jeff Wilson Jr. Strong role

SF · RB · 13.4 pts on 11.6 expected

18 carries (82% of the team's) for 74 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.6 expected.

Allen Robinson Unlucky

LAR · WR · 2.7 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (13% of the team's), 2 catches for 7 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Cam Akers Unlucky

LAR · RB · 1.3 pts on 6.8 expected

1 target (2% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 8 carries (44% of the team's) for 13 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 6.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Rams defense and 49ers defense
Points allowed toRams D49ers D
QBs14.914.6
RBs21.115.5
WRs31.836.4
TEs11.110.2

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

San Francisco opened at 56% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

49ers win probability

49ers win probability by game minute49ers started at 56%, stood at 82% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 7 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −10Gay 39-yd FG55% → 46%Q1 6:48
  2. +23Wilson 32-yd TD run45% → 68%Q1 2:46
  3. −11Gay 29-yd FG69% → 58%Q2 6:22
  4. +24Garoppolo → Samuel, 57-yd TD58% → 82%Q2 2:46
  5. −10Gay 26-yd FG87% → 77%Q3 4:25

Swing in 49ers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Rams vs 49ers
Los Angeles RamsMeasureSan Francisco 49ers
73Plays49
75%Pass rate55%
3.6Yds / dropback8.9
3.2Yds / carry4.0
5/15Third downs5/12

Efficiency edge San Francisco ran 24 fewer plays but gained 5.3 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • LAR Kupp 40% · Higbee 29% · Robinson 13%
  • SF Samuel 28% · Aiyuk 16% · Kittle 16%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Rams vs 49ers
ResultLARSF
Touchdowns02
Field goals31
Punts44
Turnovers20
Turnovers on downs01
Missed field goals01

SF turnover edge: +2

  • The Rams opened the scoring on their first possession, a 14-play, 54-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The 49ers drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to five minutes.
All 19 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
LARQ1 15:0014548:12Field goal
SFQ1 6:488754:02Touchdown
LARQ1 2:463-71:19Punt
SFQ1 1:276313:47Punt
LARQ2 12:40310:49Punt
SFQ2 11:51300:21Punt
LARQ2 11:3010545:08Field goal
SFQ2 6:226753:36Touchdown
LARQ2 2:46602:15Punt
SFQ2 0:31460:31Downs
SFQ3 15:005262:52Punt
LARQ3 12:0816757:43Field goal
SFQ3 4:259674:32Field goal
LARQ4 14:53301:34Punt
SFQ4 13:197314:41Missed FG
LARQ4 8:385232:11Interception
LARQ4 6:2713444:38Fumble
SFQ4 1:49311:04Punt
LARQ4 0:453180:45End of game
About these numbers

The 49ers' interception touchdown is counted as a Rams interception, not as a 49ers possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Rams vs 49ers Head-to-Head

The Rams and 49ers first met in 1950 and have played 155 times since. They have been NFC West rivals since 1970.

All-time series
80–72–349ers lead, 155 meetings since 1950
Postseason
1–1Rams won in 2021; 49ers won in 1989
Largest Rams win
56–71958
Largest 49ers win
48–01987

Since 2021

7–5 49ers lead

12 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. 4 = 49ers win, R = Rams win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 14 Rams at 49ers Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Rams vs 49ers
RamsStat49ers
5-12Record13-4
18.1Points per game26.5
280.5Yards per game365.6
4.8Yards per play5.9
22.6Points allowed per game16.3
341.1Yards allowed per game300.6

Rams vs 49ers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
SF −249ers covered by 13
Total
42Under: 33 points scored (by 9)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
49ers22.024+2.0
Rams20.09−11.0

The 49ers beat their implied total and the Rams fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Last 4 meetings: 49ers 4–0 ATS, unders 3–1.

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Los Angeles Rams

Against the spread
1–3
Over/under
1–3
ATS as favorite
1–1
ATS as underdog
0–2
ATS on the road
1–1

San Francisco 49ers

Against the spread
2–2
Over/under
0–4
ATS as favorite
2–2
ATS at home
2–0

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Rams vs 49ers Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 14 in San Francisco. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Rams vs 49ers Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Rams vs 49ers Week 4 game?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 24–9 in Week 4 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, on October 3, 2022. See the 49ers' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Rams vs 49ers?

The final score was 49ers 24, Rams 9. The 49ers led 14–6 at halftime, and the second half went Rams 3, 49ers 10.

What happened in the Rams vs 49ers game?

San Francisco led 14–6 at halftime and outscored Los Angeles 10–3 after the break to win 24–9. The 49ers finished with a 327–257 edge in total offense and averaged 6.7 yards per play. Cooper Kupp led all players with 14 catches for 122 yards. The Rams committed 2 turnovers, the 49ers none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Rams vs 49ers?

Cooper Kupp led the game with 26.2 PPR fantasy points, the WR3 of Week 4, on 14 catches for 122 yards. Deebo Samuel was next with 23.7 (WR6). See Cooper Kupp's 2022 game log.

Who led Rams vs 49ers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Matthew Stafford (LAR) led all passers with 32 of 48 for 254 yards and an interception. Jeff Wilson (SF) led in rushing with 18 carries for 74 yards and a touchdown. Cooper Kupp (LAR) led in receiving with 14 catches for 122 yards.

How many fantasy points did Cooper Kupp score against the 49ers?

Cooper Kupp scored 26.2 points in PPR leagues, 19.2 in half-PPR and 12.2 in standard scoring against the 49ers in Week 4 of the 2022 season, on 14 catches for 122 yards. He drew 40% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Rams vs 49ers?

Deebo Samuel Sr. outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 23.7 PPR points on 12.9 xFP (+10.8). Matthew Stafford fell furthest short, with 7.8 points on 21.6 xFP (−13.8). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the 49ers beat the Rams?

The 49ers beat the Rams 24–9 because they averaged 6.7 yards per play to 3.5, won the turnover battle 2–0, and outgained them 327–257.

Which team won the turnover battle in Rams vs 49ers?

The 49ers won the turnover battle 2–0: the Rams gave the ball away 2 times and the 49ers not at all. The 49ers won the game.

What is the all-time Rams vs 49ers record?

The 49ers lead the all-time series 80–72–3 across 155 meetings since 1950, including a 1–1 record in the postseason.

When did the Rams and 49ers last play before this game?

Before Week 4 of 2022, they last met in the 2021 playoffs on January 30, 2022, when the Rams beat the 49ers 20–17.

Have the Rams and 49ers met in the playoffs?

Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 2021 playoffs. The Rams are 1–1 against the 49ers in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Rams vs 49ers?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was 49ers −2, making the San Francisco 49ers 2-point favorites, with a closing total of 42. That implied about 22.0 points for the 49ers and 20.0 for the Rams.

Did Rams vs 49ers go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 42, and the teams combined for 33 points, 9 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Rams vs 49ers?

The 49ers covered by 13 against the closing line of 49ers −2. The final margin was 15 points.