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49ers Stun Rams in OT to Seize NFC West Lead as Mac Jones, Defense Deliver

San Francisco’s depth answered a mounting injury crisis to secure a divisional foothold.

Overview

  • Eddy Piñeiro hit a 59-yard field goal late in regulation and the 41-yard game-winner in overtime to cap a 26-23 road victory at SoFi Stadium.
  • Starting in place of Brock Purdy, Mac Jones went 33-of-49 for 342 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions while playing through leg and arm issues.
  • Rookie Alfred Collins forced and recovered a goal-line fumble in the final minutes, and the defense stuffed a fourth-and-1 in OT as Sean McVay later expressed regret over the call.
  • Brock Purdy remains week-to-week with turf toe, and the team elevated Adrian Martinez from the practice squad as an emergency quarterback.
  • Kyle Shanahan said DT Kalia Davis broke his hand and EDGE Yetur Gross-Matos injured his hamstring, as the 4-1 49ers locked first place in the NFC West through Week 5.