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Short-Handed 49ers Upset Rams in Overtime to Seize NFC West Lead

Mac Jones started in Brock Purdy’s place, delivering a win despite San Francisco’s depleted lineup.

Overview

  • San Francisco beat Los Angeles 26-23 in overtime at SoFi Stadium to improve to 4-1, dropping the Rams to 3-2.
  • The victory moves the 49ers into first place in the NFC West, with the Rams falling to third, according to RÉCORD’s postgame report.
  • Mac Jones, starting for the ruled-out Brock Purdy, finished 33-of-49 for 342 yards and two touchdowns.
  • The 49ers also played without receivers Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings, and they remain without star pass rusher Nick Bosa for the season.
  • Los Angeles entered as a heavy favorite, yet costly errors — including two lost fumbles plus a missed field goal and extra point — blunted Matthew Stafford’s 389-yard, three-touchdown performance.