Robinson Jr. Finds the End Zone Again
Running back Brian Robinson Jr. powered through defenders for a one-yard touchdown in the third quarter, his second score in two weeks. Robinson Jr. was physical in short-yardage situations and gave the 49ers a spark out of the backfield with several chain-moving runs, including a 13-yard gain that helped set up his touchdown.
Defense Delivers Timely Stops
San Francisco's defense found a way to slow the Rams in moments of the game. In the second quarter, C.J. West, Tatum Bethune, and Robert Beal Jr. combined for a sequence of stops inside the red zone that forced a punt. On the following drive, defensive linemen Kalia Davis and Keion White split a sack on Matthew Stafford to end another Rams possession. Linebackers Bethune and Dee Winters were once again all over the field. Bethune led the team with 10 tackles and a tackle for loss, while Winters added eight tackles, two quarterback hits, and another TFL. Bryce Huff also generated steady pressure with three QB hits.
Special Teams Impact the Field Position Battle
Special teams delivered timely plays that swung momentum. Skyy Moore's 27-yard punt return into Rams territory set up favorable field position for the offense, while punter Thomas Morstead pinned Los Angeles inside its own 20-yard line twice. Eddy Piñeiro made two extra points, though one was blocked, to round out a solid day for the unit that kept the 49ers in control of field position.
After a quick stop at home to face the Rams, the 49ers are back on the road for another divisional matchup, this time against the Arizona Cardinals. The 49ers-Cardinals rematch is set for Week 11 on November 16.