SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KRON) — The San Francisco 49ers’ probabilities of making the playoffs are in severe peril after they misplaced 12-6 to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday evening.
The 49ers (6-8) now sit 2.5 video games behind the NFC West-leading Seattle Seahawks (8-5). The Rams improved to 8-6 with their win.
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San Francisco’s offense may by no means discover a rhythm Thursday evening within the rain. Brock Purdy accomplished lower than half of his passes and threw a key interception because the 49ers had been driving within the fourth quarter.
Deebo Samuel additionally struggled, notably dropping a cross on a key third down within the third quarter. Samuel sounded off about not getting the ball after final week’s win over the Chicago Bears. He gained 19 yards on 5 offensive touches on Thursday.
The 49ers’ protection held sturdy for a lot of the first half, forcing punts on the Rams’ first 5 possessions. Nevertheless, they’d hassle stopping the Rams’ lengthy, meticulous drives within the second half.
Whereas the 49ers held Rams star large receiver Cooper Kupp with out a catch, operating again Kyren Williams and large receiver Puka Nacua every racked up greater than 100 complete yards. George Kittle led the 49ers in receiving with 61 yards.
The 49ers end the season with video games on the Miami Dolphins, towards the NFL-best Detroit Lions in Santa Clara and on the Arizona Cardinals.
