San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams, Conference Championship 2021
San Francisco 49ers
Away
17
Los Angeles Rams
HomeWon, advanced
20
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| Rams | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 20 |
SF 17LAR 20 Final
Passing leader
21.3PPR pts
31/45, 337 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
37.0PPR pts
11 REC, 142 YDS, 2 TD
49ers leader
Deebo Samuel Sr.
19.8PPR pts
4 REC, 72 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Jimmie Ward
1 INT, 8 TKL
Rams 20, 49ers 17: Los Angeles rallies from 3 down at halftime in the 2021 Conference Championship
Los Angeles erased a 10–7 halftime deficit, outscoring San Francisco 13–7 after the break to win 20–17. The Rams finished with a 396–282 edge in total offense.
The 49ers went 3-for-9 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Rams kept the ball for 35:39.
The Rams went on to win Super Bowl LVI.
The two teams meet again in Week 14 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.
Key advantages
- +114 total yards LAR 396 · SF 282
- +28% third-down rate LAR 61% · SF 33%
- +11:18 time of possession LAR 35:39 · SF 24:21
Game Highlights
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Why the Rams Won
Los Angeles won the third-down and time of possession battles.
| 49ers | Stat | Rams |
|---|---|---|
| 282 | Total yards | 396 |
| 33% | Third-down conversion | 61% |
| 24:21 | Time of possession | 35:39 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 5.6 | Yards per play | 5.2 |
| 50 | Plays | 76 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 1 |
Scoring Summary
The Rams scored two touchdowns and two field goals; the 49ers scored two touchdowns and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | SF | LAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| No scoring | ||||
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 8:46 | LAR | Matthew Stafford → Cooper Kupp, 16-yard TD Takes leadMatt Gay XP | 0 | 7 |
| 6:10 | SF | Jimmy Garoppolo → Deebo Samuel, 44-yard TD Ties gameRobbie Gould XP | 7 | 7 |
| 0:00 | SF | Robbie Gould 38-yard FG Takes lead | 10 | 7 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 1:59 | SF | Jimmy Garoppolo → George Kittle, 16-yard TD Extends leadRobbie Gould XP | 17 | 7 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 13:30 | LAR | Matthew Stafford → Cooper Kupp, 11-yard TDMatt Gay XP | 17 | 14 |
| 6:49 | LAR | Matt Gay 40-yard FG Ties game | 17 | 17 |
| 1:46 | LAR | Matt Gay 30-yard FG Game winner | 17 | 20 |
Playoff game: these points don't count in most season-long fantasy leagues.
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+12.8Cooper Kupp37.0 PTS vs 24.2 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−7.6Sony Michel2.2 PTS vs 9.8 xFP
- Highest expected volume24.2 xFPCooper Kupp37.0 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper KuppLAR · WR | 37.0 | 24.2 | +12.8 | — | 33% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 14 | 33% |
| Matthew StaffordLAR · QB | 21.3 | 23.0 | −1.7 | — | 45 att | — | 45 | 5 | 17% | 0 | 0% |
| Odell Beckham Jr.LAR · WR | 20.3 | 18.5 | +1.8 | — | 26% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 11 | 26% |
| Deebo Samuel Sr.SF · WR | 19.8 | 16.3 | +3.5 | — | 35% car | — | 0 | 7 | 35% | 7 | 24% |
| Jimmy GaroppoloSF · QB | 16.7 | 13.8 | +2.9 | — | 30 att | — | 30 | 1 | 5% | 0 | 0% |
| Brandon AiyukSF · WR | 10.9 | 13.5 | −2.6 | — | 28% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 28% |
| Elijah MitchellSF · RB | 10.0 | 12.1 | −2.1 | — | 55% car | — | 0 | 11 | 55% | 3 | 10% |
| Cam AkersLAR · RB | 6.0 | 10.0 | −4.0 | — | 45% car | — | 0 | 13 | 45% | 1 | 2% |
| Sony MichelLAR · RB | 2.2 | 9.8 | −7.6 | — | 34% car | — | 0 | 10 | 34% | 2 | 5% |
| George KittleSF · TE | 10.7 | 8.4 | +2.3 | — | 17% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 17% |
| Kendall BlantonLAR · TE | 10.7 | 8.4 | +2.3 | — | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 12% |
| Van JeffersonLAR · WR | 2.9 | 8.4 | −5.5 | — | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 12% |
| JaMycal HastySF · RB | 1.6 | 5.1 | −3.5 | — | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Tyler HigbeeLAR · TE | 3.8 | 5.1 | −1.3 | — | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 7% |
| Jauan JenningsSF · WR | 2.8 | 3.4 | −0.6 | — | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| Ben SkowronekLAR · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | — | 2% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 2% |
| Travis BenjaminSF · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | — | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Kyle JuszczykSF · RB | 0.0 | 0.6 | −0.6 | — | 5% car | — | 0 | 1 | 5% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: 49ers 29 targets and 20 carries; Rams 42 targets and 29 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts aren't available for this game. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Jimmy Garoppolo
16 of 30 passing for 232 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 1 carry for 4 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.8 expected.
Best score since Week 14.
Matthew Stafford
31 of 45 passing for 337 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 5 carries for 8 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 23.0 expected.
Best score since Week 14.
Deebo Samuel Sr.
7 targets (24% of the team's), 4 catches for 72 yards and 1 touchdown; 7 carries (35% of the team's) for 26 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.3 expected.
A touchdown in 7 of the last 8 games.
Brandon Aiyuk
8 targets (28% of the team's), 4 catches for 69 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.5 expected.
Fewest points since Week 15.
Cooper Kupp Ran hot
14 targets (33% of the team's), 11 catches for 142 yards and 2 touchdowns; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for -2 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 24.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best score since Week 7. A touchdown in 6 of the last 8 games.
Odell Beckham Jr.
11 targets (26% of the team's), 9 catches for 113 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.5 expected.
Season high in targets (11). Best fantasy game of the season.
Sony Michel Unlucky
2 targets (5% of the team's), 1 catch for -4 yards; 10 carries (34% of the team's) for 16 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 9.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Fewest points since Week 7.
Van Jefferson Unlucky
5 targets (12% of the team's), 2 catches for 9 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | 49ers D | Rams D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 17.7 | 16.0 |
| RBs | 20.9 | 20.9 |
| WRs | 35.4 | 36.5 |
| TEs | 9.1 | 11.9 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Los Angeles opened at 60% win probability, fell as low as 8%, then rallied to win.
Rams win probability
Key Swings
- −23Garoppolo → Samuel, 44-yd TD81% → 58%Q2 6:10
- −28Garoppolo → Kittle, 16-yd TD39% → 10%Q3 1:59
- +29Stafford → Kupp, 11-yd TD8% → 36%Q4 13:30
- +25Gay 40-yd FG28% → 53%Q4 6:49
- +39Gay 30-yd FG52% → 91%Q4 1:46
Swing in Rams win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| San Francisco 49ers | Measure | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Plays | 76 |
| 60% | Pass rate | 62% |
| 7.7 | Yds / dropback | 6.9 |
| 2.5 | Yds / carry | 2.4 |
| 3/9 | Third downs | 11/18 |
Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 26 more plays than San Francisco.
- Top targets
- SF Aiyuk 28% · Samuel 24% · Kittle 17%
- LAR Kupp 33% · Beckham 26% · Blanton 12%
Possession Results
| Result | SF | LAR |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 2 | 2 |
| Field goals | 1 | 2 |
| Punts | 5 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Turnovers on downs | 0 | 1 |
| Missed field goals | 0 | 1 |
- The Rams opened the scoring on their third possession, a 18-play, 97-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 18 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAR | Q1 15:00 | 3 | 6 | 0:54 | Punt |
| SF | Q1 14:06 | 3 | 3 | 1:41 | Punt |
| LAR | Q1 12:25 | 10 | 64 | 5:32 | Interception |
| SF | Q1 6:53 | 6 | 37 | 3:34 | Punt |
| LAR | Q1 3:19 | 18 | 97 | 9:33 | Touchdown |
| SF | Q2 8:46 | 4 | 75 | 2:36 | Touchdown |
| LAR | Q2 6:10 | 12 | 41 | 4:20 | Missed FG |
| SF | Q2 1:50 | 8 | 36 | 1:50 | Field goal |
| SF | Q3 15:00 | 8 | 40 | 4:11 | Punt |
| LAR | Q3 10:49 | 7 | 46 | 2:56 | Downs |
| SF | Q3 7:53 | 10 | 58 | 5:54 | Touchdown |
| LAR | Q3 1:59 | 7 | 75 | 3:29 | Touchdown |
| SF | Q4 13:30 | 6 | 36 | 3:35 | Punt |
| LAR | Q4 9:55 | 9 | 63 | 3:06 | Field goal |
| SF | Q4 6:49 | 3 | -5 | 0:23 | Punt |
| LAR | Q4 6:26 | 10 | 49 | 4:40 | Field goal |
| SF | Q4 1:46 | 3 | -3 | 0:37 | Interception |
| LAR | Q4 1:09 | 3 | -6 | 1:09 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
49ers vs Rams Head-to-Head
The 49ers and Rams first met in 1950 and have played 155 times since. They have been NFC West rivals since 1970.
- All-time series
- 80–72–349ers lead, 155 meetings since 1950
- Postseason
- 1–149ers won in 1989; Rams won in 2021
- Largest 49ers win
- 48–01987
- Largest Rams win
- 56–71958
Since 2021
7–5 49ers lead
12 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. 4 = 49ers win, R = Rams win, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 14 Rams at 49ers Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2026 Wk 1 49ers vs Rams, 2026 Wk 1 recap SF 27 LAR 7 SF W
- 2025 Wk 10 Rams at 49ers, 2025 Wk 10 recap LAR 42 SF 26 LAR W
- 2025 Wk 5 49ers at Rams, 2025 Wk 5 recap SF 26 LAR 23 SF W
- 2024 Wk 15 Rams at 49ers, 2024 Wk 15 recap LAR 12 SF 6 LAR W
- 2024 Wk 3 49ers at Rams, 2024 Wk 3 recap LAR 27 SF 24 LAR W
- 2023 Wk 18 Rams at 49ers, 2023 Wk 18 recap LAR 21 SF 20 LAR W
- 2023 Wk 2 49ers at Rams, 2023 Wk 2 recap SF 30 LAR 23 SF W
- 2022 Wk 8 49ers at Rams, 2022 Wk 8 recap SF 31 LAR 14 SF W
- 2022 Wk 4 Rams at 49ers, 2022 Wk 4 recap SF 24 LAR 9 SF W
- 2021 Conference Championship 49ers at Rams LAR 20 SF 17 LAR W
- 2021 Wk 18 49ers at Rams, 2021 Wk 18 recap SF 27 LAR 24 SF W
- 2021 Wk 10 Rams at 49ers, 2021 Wk 10 recap SF 31 LAR 10 SF W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.
| 49ers | Stat | Rams |
|---|---|---|
| 10-7 | Record | 12-5 |
| 25.1 | Points per game | 27.1 |
| 375.7 | Yards per game | 372.1 |
| 6.1 | Yards per play | 6.0 |
| 21.5 | Points allowed per game | 21.9 |
| 310.0 | Yards allowed per game | 344.9 |
49ers vs Rams Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- LAR −3.5Rams failed to cover by 0.5
- Total
- 45.5Under: 37 points scored (by 8.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | 24.5 | 20 | −4.5 |
| 49ers | 21.0 | 17 | −4.0 |
Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.
Betting Trends
Last 3 meetings: 49ers 3–0 ATS, unders 2–1.
Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
San Francisco 49ers
- Against the spread
- 12–8
- Over/under
- 8–11–1
- ATS as favorite
- 7–7
- ATS as underdog
- 5–1
- ATS on the road
- 8–4
Los Angeles Rams
- Against the spread
- 10–10
- Over/under
- 10–9–1
- ATS as favorite
- 7–10
- ATS as underdog
- 3–0
- ATS at home
- 5–5
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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49ers vs Rams Fantasy Outlook for 2026
One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 14 in San Francisco. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your 49ers or Rams player start in Week 14? Compare the decision against your other options.
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- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the 49ers and Rams defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere this matchup falls in each team's fantasy playoff run.
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49ers vs Rams Game FAQ
Who won the 2021 49ers vs Rams Conference Championship game?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the San Francisco 49ers 20–17 in the Conference Championship of the 2021 playoffs. The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on January 30, 2022. See the Rams' 2021 schedule.
What was the final score of 49ers vs Rams?
The final score was Rams 20, 49ers 17. The 49ers led 10–7 at halftime, and the second half went 49ers 7, Rams 13.
What happened in the 49ers vs Rams game?
Los Angeles erased a 10–7 halftime deficit, outscoring San Francisco 13–7 after the break to win 20–17. The Rams finished with a 396–282 edge in total offense.
What was the game-winning score in 49ers vs Rams?
Matt Gay's 30-yard field goal with 1:46 left in the fourth quarter gave the Rams a 20–17 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.
How did the Rams come back to beat the 49ers?
The Rams' chances of winning fell as low as 8% in the fourth quarter. Matt Gay's 30-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Matt Gay's 30-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.
What was the turning point of 49ers vs Rams?
Matt Gay's 30-yard field goal with 1:46 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Rams' win probability from 52% to 91%.
What is the all-time 49ers vs Rams record?
The 49ers lead the all-time series 80–72–3 across 155 meetings since 1950, including a 1–1 record in the postseason.
When did the 49ers and Rams last play before this game?
Before the 2021 Conference Championship round, they last met in the 2021 season on January 9, 2022, when the 49ers beat the Rams 27–24.
Have the 49ers and Rams met in the playoffs?
Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 2021 playoffs. The 49ers are 1–1 against the Rams in the postseason.
What is the 49ers vs Rams record since 2021?
The 49ers lead 7–5 across 12 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.
What was the closing spread for 49ers vs Rams?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Rams −3.5, making the Los Angeles Rams 3.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 45.5. That implied about 24.5 points for the Rams and 21.0 for the 49ers.
Did 49ers vs Rams go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 45.5, and the teams combined for 37 points, 8.5 under the number.
Who covered the spread in 49ers vs Rams?
The 49ers covered as 3.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Rams −3.5. The final margin was 3 points.