The Rams won an ugly, rain-soaked game that was crucial to their playoff chances. When bad weather made it difficult for both teams to pass, the Rams’ run game dominated the 49ers, forcing them to sweat out an ugly but important victory to maintain their playoff hopes. This one was perfect for you if you enjoy field-goal contests in the rain. In the first half, the offenses vanished as the rain came down harder and harder. Five consecutive punts were made by the Rams. For just the third time in his career, Cooper Kupp has no catches in a game. The second half saw a modest improvement, but we ended up with the 2024 NFL season’s first game without a score. With 20 seconds remaining, Joshua Karty’s fourth field goal of the evening prevented this game from being the lowest-scoring one of the season. In a final, heart-stopping moment, the Rams gave the 49ers a puncher’s chance to win it with an inexcusable horse collar penalty on the subsequent kickoff, but the Rams held firm. As a result, they now get 10 days off and their prospects of making the playoffs are much increased, mirroring last year’s incredible run. They have now won seven out of eight games by a single score. They deserve it.
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The Niners were unable to draw from their performance on Sunday. Against the Bears on Sunday, the 49ers performed as well as they have all season, particularly in the first half, which served as a reminder of the team’s talent. The Niners collapsed four days after a number of injured players returned to the starting lineup. By fully controlling the Rams in the first half and blanking them (0 for 3) in the red zone, the defense gave them a chance. The unit was greatly boosted by the return of Nick Bosa and Dre Greenlaw, who played his first game since the team’s Super Bowl loss the previous season. However, after the first quarter, Brock Purdy and the passing game struggled greatly in the rain, completing only 8 of his 21 attempts for 80 yards, two sacks, and a pick. With just over five minutes remaining and the Niners down three points, the overthrow interception in the end zone was a game-changer. That was it; the Rams milked the clock. And that pretty well ended the 49ers’ prospects of making the playoffs this season, despite the fact that it felt academic prior to Thursday. A disappointing but appropriate conclusion to a season hampered by injuries.