Rams Dominate 49ers 42-26, Secure Fourth Straight Victory
In a decisive showdown, the Los Angeles Rams dominated the San Francisco 49ers with a 42-26 victory. This win marks the Rams’ fourth consecutive triumph in the current season.
Quarterback Milestones
Matthew Stafford made headlines by throwing his 400th career touchdown pass during the game. He completed 24 out of 36 passes, accumulating 280 yards and four touchdowns. Over the last five games, Stafford has thrown 20 touchdowns without any interceptions, establishing himself as a key player with a league-leading total of 25 touchdowns this season.
Key Touchdowns
Stafford’s touchdown passes included notable connections:
- 22 yards to Puka Nacua
- 4 yards to Davis Allen
- 2 yards to Davante Adams
- 16 yards to Colby Parkinson
With this performance, Stafford joins an exclusive group of quarterbacks, now totaling 402 career touchdowns. This elite list includes:
- Tom Brady – 649 touchdowns
- Drew Brees – 571 touchdowns
- Peyton Manning – 539 touchdowns
- Aaron Rodgers – 517 touchdowns
- Brett Favre – 508 touchdowns
- Philip Rivers – 421 touchdowns
- Dan Marino – 420 touchdowns
- Ben Roethlisberger – 418 touchdowns
Davante Adams was a standout receiver, catching six passes for 77 yards and one touchdown. Meanwhile, Puka Nacua added five receptions for 64 yards and a touchdown.
Rams’ Running Game
Kyren Williams contributed significantly, rushing for 73 yards and scoring two touchdowns on 14 carries. The Rams established a commanding 21-0 lead early in the second quarter and consistently responded to any scoring attempts by the 49ers.
Game Statistics
The Rams accumulated a total of 401 yards during the game, while the 49ers recorded 393 yards. However, San Francisco suffered from two turnovers, including a key turnover on downs. Quarterback Mac Jones of the 49ers completed 33 of 39 passes for 319 yards, earning three touchdowns but also an interception. His key targets were George Kittle, who made nine catches for 84 yards and one touchdown, and Jauan Jennings, who caught six passes for 71 yards and a touchdown.
Current Standings
With this victory, the Rams improved their record to 7-2, marking four straight wins since their previous loss to the 49ers on October 2. The 49ers fell to 6-4, putting them in a tight spot as the season progresses.
