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After having their bye week in Week 7, the Los Angeles Rams were unable to extend their winning streak to two games with a blowout loss to the San Francisco ...

Kupp has been the lone consistent contributor on the offensive side of the ball this season. The 49ers connected on a touchdown pass from Jimmy Garoppolo to George Kittle with under seven minutes remaining in the game. - Leonard Floyd recorded his first sack of the season. - The lack of explosive plays is preventing the offense from finding a rhythm. - Allen Robinson remained involved in the offense for the second straight game. After having their bye week in Week 7, the Los Angeles Rams were unable to extend their winning streak to two games with a blowout loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 8.

San Francisco 49ers fans appeared to make up a majority of the fans at SoFi Stadium on Sunday against the Rams.

Matthew Stafford and the Rams will be looking for some revenge Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers when the NFC West rivals meet at SoFi Stadium.

[Quarterback Matthew Stafford](https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2022-09-05/super-bowl-ring-matthew-stafford-quarterback-rankings) should benefit from the return of center Brian Allen and the addition of receiver [Van Jefferson](https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2022-10-26/rams-49ers-van-jefferson-brian-allen-troy-hill). [Christian McCaffrey with the Panthers](https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2022-10-24/rams-on-monday), the Rams will see him in a 49ers uniform. 11) and streamed on the [Fox Sports app](https://www.foxsports.com/mobile) and [NFL+](https://www.nfl.com/plus/). [Rams (3-3)](https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams) and the [San Francisco 49ers](https://www.nfl.com/teams/san-francisco-49ers/) (3-4) match up heading into their game at 1:25 p.m. With Samuel, Juszczyk, Armstead and Greenlaw sidelined, they catch a break and should be able to win again. He’s had a full week with coach Kyle Shanahan to prepare for the Rams. Jefferson, sidelined the first six games while recovering from knee surgery, should ostensibly create space for a passing attack that also features receivers [Cooper Kupp](https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2022-06-08/rams-agree-new-deal-receiver-cooper-kupp) and [Allen Robinson](https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2022-09-14/rams-allen-robinson-targets-catches) and tight end Tyler Higbee. It won’t matter if Stafford remains prone to turnovers that cost the [Rams in defeats to the 49ers](https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/liveblog/rams-san-francisco-49ers-live-updates-start-time-score-news-blog). McCaffrey, a dynamic threat as a runner and receiver, had only a day to prepare before playing against the Kansas City Chiefs. Mitch Wishnowsky is averaging 39.9 net yards per punt. Darrell Henderson and Malcolm Brown will play, but expect [Sean McVay](https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2022-02-18/plaschke-sean-mcvay-grown-up-with-rams-super-bowl-title) to continue using Kupp, Brandon Powell and others on jet sweeps. Riley Dixon is averaging 39.9 net yards per punt.

The Los Angeles Rams probably won't have as many Rams fans in attendance at SoFi Stadium as there are 49ers fans. That was likely the case in both home ...

You only hear, “Well, the Rams are not as popular as the away team in their home stadium.” But you don’t hear about the fact that the Rams are more popular now than they ever were in St. The Rams didn’t do anything to make it happen either. The 49ers didn’t do anything to make that happen. The Rams moved to Los Angeles in 1946, opening the door for teams like the 49ers to even exist, because prior to then no professional sports team had ever existed west of the Mississippi. [Los Angeles Rams](https://www.turfshowtimes.com/) probably won’t have as many Rams fans in attendance at SoFi Stadium as there are [49ers](https://www.ninersnation.com/) fans.

Cam Akers has gone from the Rams' top running back to one the team is actively looking to trade away in a surprisingly short period of time.

[looking to find a trade partner](https://www.profootballrumors.com/2022/10/mcvay-rams-likely-to-move-cam-akers) for the Florida State product. [Cam Akers](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AkerCa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) has gone from the Rams’ top running back to one the team is actively looking to trade away in a surprisingly short period of time. [per Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network](https://www.nfl.com/news/2022-nfl-trade-deadline-which-players-are-available-which-teams-are-buying-selli). When they take on the latter this afternoon, Los Angeles will look to improve on their 31st-ranked running game. Still, a deal sending him away would take place “in a perfect world,” per Schefter. [Darrell Henderson](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HendDa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) will remain the lead back for the Rams after they finished as the runners-up in trading for [Christian McCaffrey](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McCaCh01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-).

Cam Akers is involved in trade rumors ahead of the trade deadline while the Rams aren't ruling out the idea of keeping him if they can't conduct a trade.

Meanwhile, Darrell Henderson dealt with an illness during the week and was limited in practice, so he could see a reduced role on Sunday. Rivers signed with the Rams’ practice squad at the beginning of the season and he was elevated to the active roster in Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers, where he caught one pass for 14 yards. The Los Angeles Rams have lacked consistent production in the running game this season and they are trying everything to get a spark.

The San Francisco 49ers travel to 'Levi's South' to battle the Los Angeles Rams in their Week 8 matchup. Kyle Shanahan and Jimmy Garoppolo's previous ...

[must own the trenches](https://www.ninersnation.com/2022/10/28/23427986/49ers-rams-preview-the-niners-must-continue-to-own-the-trenches) to beat the Rams. [last week’s meltdown](https://www.ninersnation.com/2022/10/25/23419808/49ers-chiefs) against the [Kansas City Chiefs](https://www.ninersnation.com/2022/10/22/23415908/49ers-running-back-trade-christian-mccaffrey). The Cardinals look like a serviceable team with the return of DeAndre Hopkins, and Pete Carroll’s [Seattle Seahawks](https://www.fieldgulls.com/) are one of the scrappiest teams in the NFL. But hey, at least he has a better winning percentage down three points or less at any point in the fourth quarter than Zac Taylor, Kevin Stefanski, and Kliff Kingsbury. I’d expect Ryans to stay aggressive with bump and run coverage, nickel blitzes, and bringing more people than the offensive line can block. Getting to Stafford won’t only help the 49ers get off the field, but it may rattle Stafford to gift the defense the ball. ‘Gucci Garropp’ has a hot hand in the red zone, and Shanahan needs to let him work. The 49ers rushed over 100 yards in two of their last three games but failed to wear out their last two opponents. Kyle Shanahan and Jimmy Garoppolo’s previous dominance over Los Angeles in the regular season means nothing after the Rams hoisted the [Vince Lombardi Trophy](https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2017/2/5/14515842/vince-lombardi-trophy-nfl-championship-super-bowl) last year. However, the offense will have to get over the hump of missing Kyle Juszczyk. Jeff Wilson averaged 7.7 yards per rush last week and should’ve been given the ball more. The 49ers must fight through another injury-riddled week, but I have three keys that can help below.

The Los Angeles Rams' injury report wasn't very long this week as they came out of the bye, a positive development for a team that's been decimated by ...

WR Jauan Jennings (hamstring) WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring) Cam Akers is out for non-injury reasons, as well.

Christian McCaffrey put his mark on the 49ers' win over the Rams with a passing TD, a receiving TD and a rushing TD.

Then, the 49ers took a 17-14 lead late in the third quarter when McCaffrey caught a 9-yard touchdown pass from Garoppolo. The 49ers return from their week off to face the Los Angeles Chargers on Nov. The 49ers evened their record to 4-4 on the season, while the Rams fall to 3-4 coming off their bye week. Then, the 49ers face Arizona in Mexico City, followed by New Orleans, Miami, Tampa Bay, Seattle, Washington, Las Vegas and Arizona. That becomes critical because the 49ers would hold any tie-breaker edge of their in-state rival. The division-leading Seattle Seahawks improved to 5-3 with an impressive win over the New York Giants on Sunday.

At 3-4, the Rams are by no means out of it, but they are a game and a half behind the Seahawks in the NFC West and they look nothing like the team that won the ...

It was as good a chance as they’ve had to beat the 49ers in recent years, and they completely squandered the opportunity. They were coming off a bye, the 49ers were missing Deebo Samuel, Kyle Juzszcyk, Arik Armstead, Dre Greenlaw and others, and the Rams still couldn’t manage to keep the game close. It was by far his best game of the season, and not just because of the two sacks. If he can consistently pressure quarterbacks alongside Aaron Donald, it’ll give the Rams a much better chance to slow teams down and create turnovers. Against the 49ers, he caught five of seven targets for 54 yards, one of two Rams players with more than 15 yards. Finally, Floyd got on the board with his first sack of the season. Well, the Rams are back below .500 for the second time this season – and just the second time in Sean McVay’s career. Sure, they hit a rough patch last year and still won it all, but that was a more complete team. Jefferson wasn’t even targeted a single time in the loss. The O-line didn’t allow a single hit on Matthew Stafford in the first half. For the first 15-20 minutes of the game, the Rams looked like a new team coming out of the bye. But the offensive line isn’t the Rams’ only problem.

Christian McCaffrey became the 11th player in NFL history with a rushing touchdown, a passing touchdown and a receiving touchdown in one game, ...

Just didn’t do enough in the second half to give ourselves a chance.” “I was kind of surprised when they gave up a little early, maybe six or seven minutes left and they ran the ball on third down,” Bosa said. I think the biggest thing is coming out with a win, and playing the second half like that, too. I think the thing I’m most happy about is just this whole team welcoming me in with open arms.” The 49ers outmaneuvered the Rams (3-4) 10 days ago with a superior trade offer to acquire McCaffrey, who torched Los Angeles both before and after those negotiations. “Both of my little brothers are quarterbacks, so I learned a lot from them,” McCaffrey said with a smile.

The 49ers entered Sunday's game having defeated the Rams in every regular-season matchup since the start of the 2019 season. The streak continues.

[Cooper Kupp](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/9293/cooper-kupp) had eight catches for 79 yards with a touchdown. [Jimmy Garoppolo](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/11888/jimmy-garoppolo) had the highest completion percentage for a 49ers quarterback since Steve Young in 1997. But to add injury to insult, he went down with just over a minute left in the game with an apparent leg injury. Playing without [Deebo Samuel](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/51535/deebo-samuel) — who missed the game with an injured hamstring — Brandon Aiyuk led the team with six catches for 81 yards with a TD. The Rams started the game well and had a 14-10 lead at halftime. He then made an impressive catch for a 9-yard touchdown late in the third quarter to put San Francisco up 17-14.

McCaffrey became the 11th player in NFL history with a rushing touchdown, a passing touchdown and a receiving touchdown in one game, and the 49ers extended ...

Los Angeles has been shut out in the second half of three home losses this season. Shanahan is nine games below .500 in his coaching career against every team other than the Rams. They outplayed us in the second half. “I was kind of surprised when they gave up a little early, maybe six or seven minutes left and they ran the ball on third down,” Bosa said. I think the biggest thing is coming out with a win, and playing the second half like that, too. McCaffrey then made a 24-yard run followed by a 1-yard score with 12:07 to play. The running back finished with 94 yards rushing and 55 yards receiving in [another brilliant all-around game](https://www.nfl.com/videos/christian-mccaffrey-s-best-plays-from-do-it-all-3-td-game-vs-rams-week-8) highlighted by his second career scoring throw. The 49ers outmaneuvered the Rams (3-4) 10 days ago with a superior trade offer to acquire McCaffrey, who torched Los Angeles both before and after those negotiations. I think the thing I’m most happy about is just this whole team welcoming me in with open arms.” ... I remember Thursday night when we were doing the red zone (game planning), me yelling, ‘Does anyone know if Christian can throw?’” Garoppolo passed for 235 yards and two touchdowns as San Francisco scored 24 unanswered points to finish its eighth consecutive regular-season victory over its NFC West rival. “Both of my little brothers are quarterbacks, so I learned a lot from them,” McCaffrey said with a smile.

The Rams appear to have avoided a scare when wide receiver Cooper Kupp injured his right ankle late in their loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

Kupp said he "obviously" doesn't hold anything against McVay for the play call. "It's a violent random game and you play it as hard as you possibly can until the fourth quarter hits zero. "It just got rolled up a little bit," Kupp said.

Kupp, who walked off the field under his own power, was seen with his ankle wrapped in the locker room after the game. While he said he wants to see how his ...

The Rams fell to 3-4 and are currently behind San Francisco and Seattle in the NFC West division standings. When asked about Kupp's injury, Rams coach Sean McVay said he was "kicking himself" for not running the ball in that situation. Kupp, who walked off the field under his own power, was seen with his ankle wrapped in the locker room after the game.

It's so nice to see the Rams made great use of their bye week (insert angry eye roll emoji). Also great to see the home fans showed up Sunday too.

The toughest games remaining include a visit to Kansas City and the two divisional matchups with Seattle (who would’ve thought?) The best teams always figure out a way and unfortunately that has not been the Rams in 2022. LA also has the Cardinals, I fully expected they would be the class of the NFC with all the uncertainty surrounding the conference. However, I can see LA being able to get over the hump with the schedule they have ahead. The Rams do have opportunities against similarly struggling teams on their remaining schedule. Of course I said similar things about the Bucs and look where that got me. A defense can only do so much with a stagnant offense and McVay hasn’t figured that out yet following the bye. Before the bye week, the Rams had been outscored by 37 points in the fourth quarter. Not that I should be telling a This is no time to be reckless. All I’m saying is that one little band-aid is not going to stop this dam from bursting.

The reigning Offensive Player of the Year appeared to be in pain after hauling in a six-yard reception late in Sunday's matchup.

2 on All-Time Coaching Wins List](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/10/30/bill-belichick-passes-george-halas-second-all-time-coaching-wins-list) [Los Angeles Rams](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/los-angeles-rams) coverage, go to [Ram Digest](http://ramdigest.com/?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story). Kupp was on the turf immediately after the play as the Rams training staff rushed to his aid for an evaluation. The All-Pro receiver logged seven receptions for a team-high 79 yards and a touchdown. Sean McVay Discusses Ongoing Rams-Cam Akers Trade Talks](https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/news/los-angeles-rams-sean-mcvay-cam-akers-trade-talks-san-francisco-49ers-preview?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story) [Rams](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/los-angeles-rams) receiver [Cooper Kupp](https://www.si.com/nfl/player/cooper-kupp) sustained an apparent lower-body injury near the end of Sunday’s 31–14 loss to the 49ers at SoFi Stadium.

The Rams know they need to fix their running game, but knowing and fixing are different as the 49ers continue their dominance of their NFC West rival.

On Sunday, quarterback Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford scrambled for a rare touchdown and tossed a touchdown pass to Cooper Kupp before the Rams blew a 14-10 halftime lead and got shut out in the second half. He also threw for a touchdown and accounted for 183 of his team’s 368 yards of offense. “They outplayed us in the second half.” The Rams barely escaped going 0 for October by defeating the struggling Carolina Panthers. Their next game is Sunday at Tampa Bay. “We gotta figure it out,” Higbee said. [Estranged running back Cam Akers](https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2022-10-17/rams-line-joe-noteboom-season-ending-achilles-injury-cam-akers-trade-talk) did not play for the second consecutive game as the Rams continue to seek a trade partner. Darrell Henderson got only four carries. He caught a touchdown pass. [49ers outbid the Rams](https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2022-10-21/49ers-trade-for-christian-mccaffrey-beat-rival-rams) in a trade for the versatile star running back. Coming off a win and an open date, they were confident. With several starters returning from injuries, they were stronger.

Christian McCaffrey displayed exactly why San Francisco sent four future draft picks to the Carolina Panthers for him during Sunday's win over the Los ...

But in the NFL and certainly in the Bay, the running back will be known as a triple threat after his historic day in Inglewood. And in the fourth quarter, McCaffrey completed the offensive triple crown by doing what he does best. I think he’s a very talented player, and just watching how he plays, he’s a very smart player.” So is McCaffrey a dual-threat athlete? [passing touchdown in the game’s second quarter](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/nfl-twitter-erupts-over-christian-mccaffreys-touchdown-pass-brandon-aiyuk), a receiving touchdown in the third and a rushing touchdown in the fourth. “I don’t think there’s anything he can’t do,” coach Kyle Shanahan said Oct.

San Francisco countered moments later when McCaffrey threw a touchdown pass Aiyuk, who led the 49ers with 81 yards on six receptions. Los Angeles regained the ...

Led by Fred Warner (12 tackles and a sack) and Nick Bosa (three tackles and a sack), the 49ers held the Rams to just 61 yards in the second half. But we've got to go with his touchdown pass to Aiyuk, which put the 49ers on the board after falling behind early. The 49ers will go into their bye week with a 4-4 record. The 49ers had already built a 10-point lead, but the outcome was still in doubt when the Rams took possession with just over 12 minutes left. He did a bunch of those against them the last time where he got most of those stats. Allen Robinson II played well (he caught five passes for the second straight game), but he alone wasn't enough to offset the Rams' lack of a running game and a third receiving option. Despite sharing a field with reigning Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp, McCaffrey was the difference-maker in this game. In just his second game in a 49ers uniform, Christian McCaffrey did something that had previously never been done in the franchise's 76-year history. Los Angeles regained the lead minutes later when Stafford hit Cooper Kupp for a 17-yard score. McCaffrey's effort was critical given that the 49ers played without All-Pro wideout Deebo Samuel, who is dealing with a hamstring injury. The visiting 49ers scored 24 unanswered points after trailing 14-7 midway through the second quarter. Rams kneel the ball down, ending the game.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — For one half, the Los Angeles Rams looked as if they had finally figured out the San Francisco 49ers, putting together two ...

The Rams were 3 for 7 on third down in the second half. “I wish I would have that thing right out in front on his chest and let him keep running with it, so I appreciate the kind of guy that he is and the football character that he has. Tight end Tyler Higbee was wide open with room to run on a third-and-3 trailing 24-14 early in the fourth quarter, but he dropped Stafford’s throw. San Francisco (4-4) switched things up in the second half, taking away those comfortable throws while daring Los Angeles to run the ball. The approach worked as the Rams got down to Niners 10 on their second drive. “I’ve played this game long enough to know you’ve got to do it every single drive,” said Stafford, who threw for 150 of his 187 yards in the first half.

The star wide receiver left the game with just a minute left while Los Angeles trailed by 17 points.

It seemed highly unlikely that the Rams would come back while being down 17 points. [Los Angeles Rams](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/los-angeles-rams) coverage, go to [Ram Digest](http://RamDigest.com?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story). [JJ Watt Celebrates Newborn Son With Custom Cleats](https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2022/10/30/cardinals-jj-watt-celebrates-newborn-son-with-custom-cleats?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story) [College Football World Reacts to Spartans-Wolverines Tunnel Altercation](https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2022/10/30/college-football-world-reacts-spartans-wolverines-tunnel-altercation?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story) [Phillies Outfielder’s Stolen Base Triggers Free Taco Bell Promo](https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2022/10/30/phillies-outfielders-stolen-base-triggers-free-taco-bell-promo?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story) [Rams](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/los-angeles-rams) star wide receiver [Cooper Kupp](https://www.si.com/nfl/player/cooper-kupp) was [taken off the field to be evaluated by the medical team](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/10/30/rams-cooper-kupp-evaluated-by-training-staff-on-field-vs-49ers) in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the 49ers, as Los Angeles trailed 31-14. The NFL world took to Twitter to question Sean McVay and the Rams’ choice to keep some of the starters, like Kupp, in that late in the game when an injury was possible. [McVay told The Athletic](https://twitter.com/JourdanRodrigue/status/1586863498939625472?s=20&t=pmA8FTD_Ew8X6Eq5zvRZfg) that he was “kicking himself” for keeping Kupp in the game and not choosing to run the ball.

The Los Angeles Rams didn't have much to celebrate during their Week 8 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The Rams scored 14 points and continue to be one of ...

It was a six-yard catch and even if it came on third-and-5, there was still 65 yards to go to the end zone! And even if the Rams scored a touchdown, they would still be losing. These numbers are not what Robinson or the Rams expected them to be. Van Jefferson played in 55-percent of the snaps and didn’t see a target. The Rams scored 14 points and continue to be one of the lowest-ranking offenses in the league; as the [Super Bowl](https://www.sbnation.com/super-bowl) winners last season, the Rams only scored under 20 points twice all year. Another has been the Rams inability to run the ball effectively and Sean McVay was down to Ronnie Rivers as his starting running back in Sunday’s 31-14 loss to the 49ers.

The San Francisco 49ers extend their regular season win streak versus the Los Angeles Rams to eight-straight games with their 31-14 win on Sunday.

With the 31-14 win on Sunday, San Francisco completed their regular season sweep of Los Angeles and extended the 49ers regular season win-streak over the Rams to eight-straight games. Warner sacked Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford on the second drive of the third quarter for a loss of nine yards; the sack is his first of the 2022 season. McCaffrey will go down in the history books as the first 49ers running back to record a passing touchdown and receiving touchdown in the same game. The wideout recovered a fumble by McCaffrey on the 49ers second drive of the third quarter to keep San Francisco's offense on the field. San Francisco's offense struggled to find consistency in the first and second quarters and rallied to put up 21 unanswered points in the second half. Garoppolo's 132.5 passer rating marks his fourth 100+ rating of the 2022 season and his highest rating since Week 10 of the 2021 season against the Rams.

Finally, with the 49ers at first-and-goal early in the fourth quarter, Garoppolo handed off the ball to McCaffrey for the rushing touchdown, thus completing the ...

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Christian McCaffrey the 49er torched L.A. for three touchdowns – running, receiving and throwing – and 173 yards all told in a 31-14 spanking. Share this:.

And point blank, we have to do a better job running the ball. That puts the onus on an offensive line still trying to regain some semblance of order and consistency. There’s ways to get around the edge, and we saw that a little bit with some of the fly sweep stuff … It’s worth noting that when McCaffrey was here two weeks ago with a Carolina team that is now 2-6, he had 158 combined rushing/receiving yards in a 24-10 Rams win. Right now, he’s as close as they have to a dual threat.) The first two are expected, but when he threw a 34-yard strike to Brandon Aiyuk in the end zone for the 49ers’ first points in the second quarter, that turned out to be historic. when he came to the Rams last year. We got to do a better job at that. And he also picked this game against the 49ers’ traditional rival to do something that hasn’t been done in the NFL in 17 seasons, the catch/run/throw scoring triple. 21 for second-, third- and fourth-round picks in 2023 and a fifth-rounder in 2024, the balance of power in the NFC West seemed to tilt toward Santa Clara. had 16 in four carries, Malcolm Brown had 10 in five carries, and Cooper Kupp had just as many in two carries in addition to his normal receiving duties. That, in turn, was the story of the 49ers’ latest punking of the Rams Sunday, 31-14, before a SoFi Stadium crowd that, as usual, featured lots of people wearing red.

Two second-half 49ers highlights on Sunday: Jimmy Garoppolo threw one incompletion while the Rams never moved the ball beyond midfield.

The team also ought to see other key pieces, like [Deebo Samuel](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/deebo-samuel-0aLiSjl18CoPgsUd/), [Elijah Mitchell](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/elijah-mitchell-U2DluzFgHJ8ncRvW/) and [Arik Armstead](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/arik-armstead-QgurcJ268IZqdfMC/), return from injuries in the coming weeks. We dropped a couple early on that we probably shouldn’t have. The 49ers now head into their bye at 4-4 and with renewed confidence they can make a playoff run. Bosa and the defense pitched a shutout in the second half, [Jimmy Garoppolo](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/jimmy-garoppolo-SxxkE6sJpi9AfCka/) threw just one incompletion after halftime and a special teams unit that had been leaking return yards never allowed the Rams to begin a drive beyond their own 29-yard line. [Jalen Ramsey](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/jalen-ramsey-jjySiEAGwRYfSRoC/) dropped a would-be interception that seemed so easy it brought back memories of 49ers safety Jaquiski Tartt’s blown attempt on the same field in last season’s NFC Championship Game. The Rams, in fact, never made it beyond midfield in the second half. The defense, meanwhile, regained its balance after two wobbly weeks and the bye week will allow banged-up starters like “Our backs are against the wall and it’s, how are (we) going to show up? The ball, however, shot straight into the air and landed in the hands of teammate [Ray-Ray McCloud III](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/ray-ray-mccloud-iii-kngqu3tROk5PI4zY/), who was on his back nearby. After all, they’d been down to the Chiefs only 14-13 at halftime and lost 44-23. They’ve had trouble protecting Stafford all season — including in Week 4 when the 49ers sacked him seven times — and took a page from San Francisco’s playbook by combatting that problem with quick throws and screens. Kyle Shanahan began his news conference by declaring the 49ers had no injuries.

McCaffrey became the 11th player in NFL history with a rushing touchdown, a passing touchdown and a receiving touchdown in one game, and the 49ers extended ...

Los Angeles has been shut out in the second half of three home losses this season. They outplayed us in the second half. “I was kind of surprised when they gave up a little early, maybe six or seven minutes left and they ran the ball on third down,” Bosa said. Shanahan is nine games below .500 in his coaching career against every team other than the Rams. McCaffrey then made a 24-yard run followed by a 1-yard score with 12:07 to play. I think the biggest thing is coming out with a win, and playing the second half like that, too. The 49ers outmaneuvered the Rams (3-4) 10 days ago with a superior trade offer to acquire McCaffrey, who torched Los Angeles both before and after those negotiations. The running back finished with 94 yards rushing and 55 yards receiving in [another brilliant all-around game](https://www.nfl.com/videos/christian-mccaffrey-s-best-plays-from-do-it-all-3-td-game-vs-rams-week-8) highlighted by his second career scoring throw. I think the thing I’m most happy about is just this whole team welcoming me in with open arms.” ... I remember Thursday night when we were doing the red zone (game planning), me yelling, ‘Does anyone know if Christian can throw?’” Garoppolo passed for 235 yards and two touchdowns as San Francisco scored 24 unanswered points to finish its eighth consecutive regular-season victory over its NFC West rival. “Both of my little brothers are quarterbacks, so I learned a lot from them,” McCaffrey said with a smile.