Last-Minute Field Goal Delivers 49ers Over Rams in Overtime
Eddy Pineiro's 59-yard kick earned victory for the 49ers
The veteran kicker's extra period field goal earned the 49ers a thrilling 26-23 win over the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium
The kicker's 41-yard kick - his fourth of the matchup - went over via the inside of the left post with under six minutes to go
Game-Ending Play Seals the Outcome
Deommodore Lenoir and Marques Sigle then combined to stop Los Angeles running back Kyren Williams on the final attempt as the hosts pushed for a late equalizing score
Rams Send Game to Extra Period
The home team had earlier forced overtime thanks to a long field goal from specialist Joshua Karty with the final seconds left in regulation
Hard-Fought Victory for Injury-Hit San Francisco
It was a gritty triumph for the San Francisco squad, who were without a host of key contributors through health issues, including signal-caller Purdy and pass catchers Jennings and Pearsall
Purdy's replacement, Mac Jones, battled through a knee injury and muscle cramps, connecting on 33 of 49 passes for 342 yards and a pair of scores
"Ultimately it was about who was going to be the strongest team, and I think we were," the quarterback stated
Standings Implications
The San Francisco, who experienced their first defeat of the season against the Jacksonville Jaguars last week, now stand at four wins and one loss and command the division
"Words cannot express about the team, they were remarkable," 49ers head coach Shanahan said
"It was a significant grit victory"
