- Mac Jones and company came through for the 49ers: Injuries continue to ravage San Francisco’s roster, but Jones looked plenty comfortable at the helm, aided by Christian McCaffrey and a slew of unsung heroes at wide receiver.
- Crucial mistakes doomed the Rams: While Los Angeles finished ahead in the PFF noise-canceled score metric, the team’s two lost fumbles and overtime mishap were the deciding factors.
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The San Francisco 49ers improved to 4-1 on Thursday Night Football, winning 26-23 against the Los Angeles Rams in overtime.
Game Summary
According to the PFF noise-canceled score metric, it was a close game that the Rams could’ve easily won. In fact, they moved the ball at a higher rate, including orchestrating a longer drive in overtime, but they made crucial mistakes in high-leverage situations — headlined by two lost fumbles and the game-ending failure to pick up a first down on fourth-and-1.
Passing Summary
Both passing offenses were efficient and avoided taking more than one sack despite high volume.
Receiving Summary
Puka Nacua keeps being a target magnet for the Rams. On a high-volume passing night, Davante Adams also earned double-digit targets.
Christian McCaffrey, unsurprisingly, continues to be a high-volume option in the 49ers’ receiving game with their starting receivers out due to injuries. More surprising is that other new receivers, such as Kendrick Bourne, stepped in successfully, as well.
Rushing Summary
The Rams produced a high success rate on runs, but their fourth-quarter fumble at the goal line tanked their efficiency numbers. The 49ers weren’t efficient when running the ball overall, but they relied on their running game on late downs.
