Los Angeles Rams-49ers on ‘Thursday Night Football’: What We Learned from Los Angeles’ 12-6 win
The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers clashed in a low-scoring, defense-dominated matchup on Thursday Night Football, with the Rams emerging as 12-6 winners. Here are the key takeaways from the game:
The Rams’ defense shone, holding the 49ers to just 277 total yards and only 11 first downs. They also limited San Francisco to 2.5 yards per rush and 3.6 yards per pass attempt, suffocating the 49ers’ offense.
The Rams’ offense was far from spectacular, but quarterback Matthew Stafford played well enough to win. He threw for 213 yards and an interception, but made clutch plays when it mattered. His chemistry with wide receiver Cooper Kupp is still strong, and they connected for several big gains.
Kupp led the Rams in receiving with 73 yards on six receptions, while tight end Tyler Higbee added 43 yards on three catches. The Rams’ running game was non-existent, mustering just 44 yards on 19 carries.
The 49ers’ injuries mounted, with running back Raheem Mostert (56 yards on 17 carries) being their most effective rusher. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was under duress for most of the game, being sacked three times and hit several other times. He managed to complete 14 of 22 passes, but was off-target on several occasions.
The game was a street fight, with both teams struggling to move the ball. The Rams’ defense made the difference, coming up with several critical stops and turning the football over to their own offense. The Rams’ kicking game, led by kicker Matt Gay, provided the difference, as he booted home a 44-yard field goal to seal the win.
With the victory, the Rams improve to 8-5 on the season, while the 49ers drop to 6-7.