San Francisco
49ers
12-5
29
FINAL
42
Los Angeles
Rams
15-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup, the Los Angeles Rams topped the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 42-29, securing their spot in the next stage of the playoffs. The stakes were high as both teams fought for a chance to advance, but it was the Rams who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Matthew Stafford was the star of the night, throwing for five touchdowns and leading the Rams' high-octane offense. Davante Adams was his favorite target, racking up an impressive 186 receiving yards, while Brock Purdy of the 49ers put up a valiant effort with 360 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Rams' scoring barrage. Kyren Williams contributed on the ground with 16 rushing yards, but the Rams relied heavily on their passing game to control the tempo.
Defensively, the Rams applied pressure, with Kelvin Joseph leading the team with three total tackles. Although Nick Bosa of the 49ers managed to record a sack, it was the Rams' ability to force turnovers that proved pivotal, as they effectively neutralized the 49ers' offensive momentum. The game's turning point came midway through the fourth quarter when a critical interception by Fred Warner shifted the tide, allowing the Rams to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 40 | 17 | 43% | 360 | 4 | 3 | 77.0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 36 | 21 | 58% | 357 | 5 | 2 | 108.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 6 | 16 | 2.7 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | WR | 11 | 186 | 16.9 | 79 | 4 | 56 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 5 | 117 | 23.4 | 24 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 7 | 85 | 12.1 | 27 | 2 | 22 | 1 |
| George Kittle | TE | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 12 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 22 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Robbie Chosen | WR | 1 | 71 | 71.0 | 40 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 27 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 18 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Israel Mukuamu | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desjuan Johnson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zemaiah Vaughn | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 51 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

