Overview
- San Francisco fell 42–26 to the Rams to drop to 6–4, sliding to third in the NFC West behind Los Angeles and Seattle at 7–2.
- George Kittle caught nine passes for 84 yards and a 13-yard touchdown, with Mac Jones going 9-for-9 when targeting the tight end.
- Kittle said the veteran offense needs to score frequently and protect the ball as a defense missing stars Nick Bosa and Fred Warner tries to stabilize.
- General manager John Lynch said high asking prices kept the 49ers from making a major trade, a decision Kittle publicly backed; the team’s lone move was adding edge rusher Keion White for late picks.
- Head coach Kyle Shanahan has indicated Brock Purdy will not play until fully healthy from turf toe, leaving Mac Jones under center as the 49ers await possible returns for Ricky Pearsall and Brandon Aiyuk.