Clutch Kick Secures San Francisco Over Los Angeles in Overtime
The kicker's long-range field goal clinched the win for the 49ers
The veteran kicker's overtime kick secured the 49ers a dramatic close victory over the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium
The kicker's mid-range score - the fourth of the contest - went over via the inner part of the left post with just minutes left
Defensive Stop Secures the Victory
Deommodore Lenoir and Sigle then joined forces to stop Los Angeles rusher Kyren Williams on the fourth down as the hosts pushed for a last-minute tying touchdown
Rams Force Extra Period
Rams had earlier forced extra time thanks to a long kick from specialist Joshua Karty with the final seconds remaining in the fourth quarter
Battling Win for Short-Handed 49ers
It was a hard-fought victory for the San Francisco squad, who were without a multiple players through health issues, including quarterback Purdy and wide receivers Jennings and Pearsall
Purdy's stand-in, Jones, battled through a leg issue and arm and leg cramps, connecting on 33 out of 49 attempts for substantial yardage and a pair of scores
"Ultimately it was about who was going to be the most resilient squad, and I believe our team prevailed," the quarterback stated
Standings Implications
The 49ers, who suffered their first defeat of the season against the Jacksonville Jaguars last week, improve to four wins and one loss and lead the NFC West
"I can't say enough about the team, they were incredible," 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan stated
"That was a significant determination win"
