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49ers Edge Rams 26–23 in Overtime to Seize NFC West Lead

Mac Jones steadied an injury-hit San Francisco offense with a clean, 342-yard, two-touchdown start.

Overview

  • Eddy Piñeiro hit a 41-yard field goal in overtime for his fourth of the game after San Francisco opened the extra period with a defensive stop.
  • Los Angeles committed two fumbles near the goal line late in regulation, erasing chances despite Matthew Stafford throwing three touchdowns.
  • Kendrick Bourne led the 49ers with 10 receptions for 142 yards as receiving options were stretched by injuries.
  • San Francisco played without starting quarterback Brock Purdy because of a toe injury, turning to Jones in the emergency start.
  • The victory moved the 49ers to 4-1 atop the NFC West, while the Rams fell to 3-2 with their first home loss under Sean McVay.