Late Kick Secures San Francisco Past Los Angeles in OT
Eddy Pineiro's 59-yard kick sealed success for the 49ers
Eddy Pineiro's overtime field goal secured the San Francisco 49ers a nail-biting 26-23 triumph over the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium
The kicker's mid-range kick - his fourth of the game - went over via the inside of the upright with just minutes left
Game-Ending Play Seals the Outcome
Deommodore Lenoir and Sigle then joined forces to prevent Rams running back Kyren Williams on the final attempt as the hosts sought a late tying points
Los Angeles Force Overtime
The home team had previously sent the game to extra time thanks to a long kick from specialist Joshua Karty with mere seconds remaining in the fourth quarter
Battling Victory for Short-Handed 49ers
It was a battling win for the 49ers, who were without a several key contributors through health issues, including signal-caller Brock Purdy and wide receivers Jennings and Pearsall
Purdy's replacement, Jones, overcame a knee injury and arm and leg cramps, connecting on 33 out of 49 passes for 342 yards and two touchdowns
"The game hinged on who was going to be the toughest squad, and I think it was us," Jones commented
Standings Implications
The 49ers, who experienced their first defeat of the campaign against the Jaguars last week, now stand at four wins and one loss and command the NFC West
"I can't say enough about the players, they were unbelievable," San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan stated
"That was a massive determination win"
