In a nail-biting NFC West clash that went down to the wire, the San Francisco 49ers eked out a 26-23 overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football. The game, played at SoFi Stadium, showcased the divisional rivalry's intensity, with both teams vying for early supremacy at 3-1 records beforehand. Mac Jones, stepping in for the injured Brock Purdy, delivered a gritty performance, completing 24 of 32 passes for 227 yards and a touchdown. Meanwhile, the Rams' Matthew Stafford threw for 280 yards and two scores, but a crucial fourth-and-1 stop on Kyren Williams in OT sealed the 49ers' fate—or rather, their triumph.
Indeed, injuries plagued San Francisco: Purdy sidelined with shoulder and toe issues, plus absences for Ricky Pearsall, Jauan Jennings, and George Kittle. Yet Christian McCaffrey carried the load, rushing for 102 yards. On the Rams' side, Chris Shula's defense held firm at times, but couldn't prevent the upset. Predictions had favored the hosts, with oddsmakers listing Los Angeles as slight favorites, yet the 49ers flipped the script in a game that highlighted their resilience.
For those who missed the live action on Prime Video—or want to relive the chaos—replays are available through NFL+, Amazon Prime, and the teams' official apps. Local broadcasts aired on Fox 11 for Rams fans and NBC Bay Area for the Niners faithful. Streaming options like YouTube TV or Fubo also offer on-demand access, perfect for dissecting that overtime stand. Marquez Valdes-Scantling, though not in this matchup, remains a name to watch in the league's wideout shuffle, but tonight belonged to the Bay Area's ground game.
However, the schedule moves on: next TNF features the Bears at Commanders on October 10. As the season heats up, this result shakes the West—leaving fans to ponder if the 49ers' depth can sustain such comebacks amid the injury woes.