McCaffrey Powers the Offense
From the opening series, McCaffrey set the tone. Whether running over defenders between the tackles or making plays in the passing game, the dual-threat RB was everywhere. He finished the night with a touchdown through the air, 57 yards on the ground, and key receptions in the overtime drive that sealed the win. His versatility continues to keep the 49ers offense alive.
Defense Comes Up Strong
San Francisco's defense made momentum-shifting plays throughout the night. DL Bryce Huff's first-quarter sack fired up the Faithful in the SoFi crowd, and LB Fred Warner helped slow down LA's run game. One of the biggest moments came in the second quarter when DL Trevis Gipson, elevated from the practice squad just hours earlier, recovered a fumble to stop a Rams drive. Late in the fourth quarter, rookie lineman Alfred Collins stripped the ball from Rams RB Kyren Williams, creating a game-changing turnover. In overtime, the defense came up with the game-winning stop, stuffing Williams on fourth-and-one at the 11-yard line to seal the victory.