Last-Minute Field Goal Lifts San Francisco Against Rams in Extra Time
The kicker's 59-yard field goal clinched the win for the 49ers
Eddy Pineiro's overtime field goal secured the 49ers a nail-biting 26-23 victory over the Rams at SoFi Stadium
The kicker's 41-yard score - the fourth of the contest - sailed through via the inside of the left post with less than six minutes to go
Game-Ending Play Seals the Win
Deommodore Lenoir and Sigle then combined to stop Rams rusher Williams on the crucial down as the hosts pushed for a last-minute game-levelling score
Rams Send Game to Extra Period
The home team had previously forced overtime thanks to a 48-yard field goal from kicker Karty with mere seconds remaining in regulation
Battling Win for Short-Handed 49ers
It was a battling victory for the San Francisco squad, who were without a multiple key contributors through health issues, including quarterback Purdy and pass catchers Jauan Jennings and Pearsall
Purdy's replacement, Mac Jones, battled through a leg issue and muscle cramps, connecting on 33 out of 49 passes for substantial yardage and two touchdowns
"It came down to who was going to be the most resilient team, and in my opinion we were," the quarterback said
Division Implications
The San Francisco, who suffered their initial loss of the campaign against the Jaguars last week, improve to 4-1 and sit top of the division
"I can't say enough about the guys, they were incredible," 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said
"It was a huge character victory"
