Final/OT2021 Week 18

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams, Week 18 2021

San Francisco 49ers

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27

Los Angeles Rams

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24

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
49ers03147327
Rams31407024

SF 27LAR 24 Final/OT

  • Passing leader

    Jimmy Garoppolo

    SF · QB

    14.7PPR pts

    23/32, 316 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Deebo Samuel Sr.

    SF · WR

    29.0PPR pts

    4 REC, 95 YDS, 1 RUSH TD

  • Rams leader

    Cooper Kupp

    LAR · WR

    26.6PPR pts

    7 REC, 118 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Taylor Rapp

    LAR

    1 INT, 8 TKL

49ers 27, Rams 24: San Francisco wins it in overtime

San Francisco trailed 17–3 at halftime, regulation ended 24–24, and the 49ers won it 27–24 in overtime. The 49ers finished with a 449–265 edge in total offense and averaged 6.7 yards per play.

The Rams went 10-for-17 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the 49ers kept the ball for 36:44.

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

  • +2.6 yards/play SF 6.7 · LAR 4.1
  • +184 total yards SF 449 · LAR 265
  • +5% third-down rate SF 64% · LAR 59%

Game Highlights

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Why the 49ers Won

San Francisco won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, 49ers vs Rams
49ersStatRams
6.7Yards per play4.1
449Total yards265
64%Third-down conversion59%
Other team stats
67Plays64
2Turnovers2
36:44Time of possession31:24

Scoring Summary

The 49ers scored three touchdowns and two field goals; the Rams scored three touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, 49ers vs Rams
TimeTeamPlaySFLAR
1st quarter
6:07LARMatt Gay 43-yard FG Takes lead03
2nd quarter
10:26LARMatthew Stafford → Tyler Higbee, 2-yard TD Extends leadMatt Gay XP010
6:44LARMatthew Stafford → Tyler Higbee, 15-yard TD Extends leadMatt Gay XP017
0:00SFRobbie Gould 42-yard FG317
3rd quarter
10:32SFDeebo Samuel 16-yard TD runRobbie Gould XP1017
1:46SFDeebo Samuel → Jauan Jennings, 24-yard TD Ties gameRobbie Gould XP1717
4th quarter
2:29LARMatthew Stafford → Cooper Kupp, 4-yard TD Takes leadMatt Gay XP1724
0:26SFJimmy Garoppolo → Jauan Jennings, 14-yard TD Ties gameRobbie Gould XP2424
Overtime
2:45SFRobbie Gould 24-yard FG Game winner2724

Fantasy Points: 49ers vs Rams, Week 18 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Deebo SamuelSFWR29.0 PTSWR2
  2. Jauan JenningsSFWR27.4 PTSWR5
  3. Cooper KuppLARWR26.6 PTSWR9
  4. Tyler HigbeeLARTE23.5 PTSTE1

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Jimmy GaroppoloSFQB13.7QB2023/323161211087.5
Matthew StaffordLARQB19.5QB1121/3223832———93.0Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Deebo SamuelSFWR29.0WR2WR845164950
Jauan JenningsSFWR27.4WR5WR———76942Start/Sit →
Cooper KuppLARWR26.6WR9WR1180771181Start/Sit →
Tyler HigbeeLARTE23.5TE1TE———86552Start/Sit →
Brandon AiyukSFWR16.7WR30WR———761070
Elijah MitchellSFRB8.5RB35RB21850————
George KittleSFTE6.0TE20TE———75100Start/Sit →
Sony MichelLARRB5.9RB48RB214304160
Van JeffersonLARWR5.1WR75WR———32310
JaMycal HastySFRB4.5RB58RB14032210
Cam AkersLARRB4.3RB59RB53033100
Odell BeckhamLARWR3.8WR82WR———52180
Trent SherfieldSFWR2.3WR94WR———11130
Ben SkowronekLARWR0.0—WR———2000Start/Sit →
Travis BenjaminSFWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

San Francisco 49ers

Snap Share

  1. George KittleTE66 snaps94%
  2. Brandon AiyukWR65 snaps93%
  3. Deebo SamuelWR50 snaps71%
  4. Jauan JenningsWR44 snaps63%
  5. Elijah MitchellRB37 snaps53%

Target Share32 targets

  1. George Kittle22%, 7 targets
  2. Brandon Aiyuk22%, 7 targets
  3. Jauan Jennings22%, 7 targets
  4. Deebo Samuel19%, 6 targets
  5. JaMycal Hasty9%, 3 targets
  6. Other6%, 2 targets

Carry Share31 carries

  1. Elijah Mitchell68%, 21 carries
  2. Deebo Samuel26%, 8 carries
  3. Jimmy Garoppolo3%, 1 carries
  4. JaMycal Hasty3%, 1 carries

Los Angeles Rams

Snap Share

  1. Cooper KuppWR64 snaps98%
  2. Tyler HigbeeTE61 snaps94%
  3. Sony MichelRB52 snaps80%
  4. Odell BeckhamWR51 snaps78%
  5. Van JeffersonWR45 snaps69%

Target Share32 targets

  1. Tyler Higbee25%, 8 targets
  2. Cooper Kupp22%, 7 targets
  3. Odell Beckham16%, 5 targets
  4. Sony Michel13%, 4 targets
  5. Van Jefferson9%, 3 targets
  6. Other16%, 5 targets

Carry Share27 carries

  1. Sony Michel78%, 21 carries
  2. Cam Akers19%, 5 carries
  3. Cooper Kupp4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Cooper KuppLARWR6498%722%1
George KittleSFTE6694%722%0
Tyler HigbeeLARTE6194%825%0
Brandon AiyukSFWR6593%722%0
Sony MichelLARRB5280%413%21
Odell BeckhamLARWR5178%516%0
Deebo SamuelSFWR5071%619%8
Van JeffersonLARWR4569%39%0
Jauan JenningsSFWR4463%722%0
Elijah MitchellSFRB3753%00%21
Ben SkowronekLARWR1726%26%0
JaMycal HastySFRB1826%39%1
Cam AkersLARRB1320%39%5
Charlie WoernerSFTE1116%00%0
Trent SherfieldSFWR1014%13%0
Travis BenjaminSFWR69%13%0
Jeff WilsonSFRB69%00%0
Kendall BlantonLARTE46%00%0
Ross DwelleySFTE23%00%0

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+15.6Jauan Jennings27.4 PTS vs 11.8 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−14.3Sony Michel5.9 PTS vs 20.2 xFP
  • Highest expected volume20.2 xFPSony Michel5.9 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Sony MichelLAR · RB5.920.2−14.380%78% car—02178%413%
Deebo Samuel Sr.SF · WR29.015.7+13.371%26% car—1826%619%
Jimmy GaroppoloSF · QB14.714.70.0100%32 att—3213%00%
Matthew StaffordLAR · QB19.514.1+5.4100%32 att—3200%00%
Elijah MitchellSF · RB8.513.5−5.053%68% car—02168%00%
Tyler HigbeeLAR · TE23.513.5+10.094%25% tgt—000%825%
Cooper KuppLAR · WR26.612.4+14.298%22% tgt—014%722%
Brandon AiyukSF · WR16.711.8+4.993%22% tgt—000%722%
George KittleSF · TE6.011.8−5.894%22% tgt—000%722%
Jauan JenningsSF · WR27.411.8+15.663%22% tgt—000%722%
Odell Beckham Jr.LAR · WR3.88.4−4.678%16% tgt—000%516%
Cam AkersLAR · RB4.38.3−4.020%19% car—0519%39%
JaMycal HastySF · RB4.55.7−1.226%9% tgt—013%39%
Van JeffersonLAR · WR5.15.10.069%9% tgt—000%39%
Ben SkowronekLAR · WR0.03.4−3.426%6% tgt—000%26%
Travis BenjaminSF · WR0.01.7−1.79%3% tgt—000%13%
Trent SherfieldSF · WR2.31.7+0.614%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: 49ers 32 targets and 31 carries; Rams 32 targets and 27 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. 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

SF · QB · 14.7 pts on 14.7 expected

23 of 32 passing for 316 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 1 carry for 1 yard.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.7 expected.

Matthew Stafford Ran hot

LAR · QB · 19.5 pts on 14.1 expected

21 of 32 passing for 238 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Matthew Stafford →

Deebo Samuel Sr. Ran hot

SF · WR · 29.0 pts on 15.7 expected

1 of 1 passing for 24 yards, 1 touchdown; 6 targets (19% of the team's), 4 catches for 95 yards; 8 carries (26% of the team's) for 45 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Elijah Mitchell Volume, no payoff

SF · RB · 8.5 pts on 13.5 expected

21 carries (68% of the team's) for 85 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Sony Michel Volume, no payoff

LAR · RB · 5.9 pts on 20.2 expected

4 targets (13% of the team's), 1 catch for 6 yards; 21 carries (78% of the team's) for 43 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 20.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Tyler Higbee Ran hot

LAR · TE · 23.5 pts on 13.5 expected

8 targets (25% of the team's), 6 catches for 55 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Tyler Higbee →

Cooper Kupp Ran hot

LAR · WR · 26.6 pts on 12.4 expected

7 targets (22% of the team's), 7 catches for 118 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 18 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Cooper Kupp →

George Kittle Unlucky

SF · TE · 6.0 pts on 11.8 expected

7 targets (22% of the team's), 5 catches for 10 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: George Kittle →

Stock Up, Stock Down

San Francisco 49ers

  • Stock up: Jauan Jennings played 63% of the snaps, up from a 31% season average.

Los Angeles Rams

  • Stock up: Sony Michel played 80% of the snaps, up from a 47% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 49ers defense and Rams defense
Points allowed to49ers DRams D
QBs17.716.0
RBs20.920.9
WRs35.436.5
TEs9.111.9

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, climbed as high as >99%, then lost.

Rams win probability

Rams win probability by game minuteRams started at 60%, stood at 95% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4OT100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +18Stafford → Higbee, 2-yd TD69% → 87%Q2 10:26
  2. −31Samuel → Jennings, 24-yd TD87% → 55%Q3 1:46
  3. +47Stafford → Kupp, 4-yd TD52% → >99%Q4 2:29
  4. −49Garoppolo → Jennings, 14-yd TD>99% → 51%Q4 0:26
  5. −50Gould 24-yd FG50% → <1%OT 2:45

Swing in Rams win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, 49ers vs Rams
San Francisco 49ersMeasureLos Angeles Rams
67Plays64
54%Pass rate58%
8.7Yds / dropback5.4
4.4Yds / carry2.4
9/14Third downs10/17

Efficiency edge San Francisco ran 3 more plays and gained 3.3 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • SF Aiyuk 22% · Kittle 22% · Jennings 22%
  • LAR Higbee 25% · Kupp 22% · Beckham 16%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, 49ers vs Rams
ResultSFLAR
Touchdowns33
Field goals21
Punts44
Turnovers22
  • The Rams opened the scoring on their first possession, a 13-play, 62-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The 49ers drained the clock with four second-half drives of four to eight minutes.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
LARQ1 15:0013628:53Field goal
SFQ1 6:076204:16Punt
LARQ1 1:5112616:25Touchdown
SFQ2 10:263-182:12Punt
LARQ2 8:143191:30Touchdown
SFQ2 6:445253:01Interception
LARQ2 3:436133:05Punt
SFQ2 0:386610:38Field goal
SFQ3 15:007754:28Touchdown
LARQ3 10:32341:44Punt
SFQ3 8:4811747:02Touchdown
LARQ3 1:463-60:53Interception
SFQ3 0:53331:06Punt
LARQ4 14:476141:59Punt
SFQ4 12:488555:06Interception
LARQ4 7:429925:13Touchdown
SFQ4 2:293-80:39Punt
LARQ4 1:50350:23Punt
SFQ4 1:275881:01Touchdown
LARQ4 0:26290:26End of half
SFOT 10:0012697:15Field goal
LAROT 2:455200:53Interception
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

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, 49ers vs Rams
49ersStatRams
10-7Record12-5
25.1Points per game27.1
375.7Yards per game372.1
6.1Yards per play6.0
21.5Points allowed per game21.9
310.0Yards allowed per game344.9

49ers vs Rams Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
LAR −3.5Rams failed to cover by 6.5
Total
46.5Over: 51 points scored (by 4.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Rams25.024−1.0
49ers21.527+5.5

The 49ers beat their implied total and the Rams fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: 49ers 2–0 ATS, overs and unders 1–1.

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

San Francisco 49ers

Against the spread
9–8
Over/under
8–8–1
ATS as favorite
7–7
ATS as underdog
2–1
ATS on the road
5–4

Los Angeles Rams

Against the spread
8–9
Over/under
9–7–1
ATS as favorite
6–9
ATS as underdog
2–0
ATS at home
4–4

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.

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

49ers vs Rams Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 49ers vs Rams Week 18 game?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 27–24 in Week 18 of the 2021 season. The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on January 9, 2022. See the 49ers' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of 49ers vs Rams?

The final score was 49ers 27, Rams 24 in overtime. The Rams led 17–3 at halftime, and the second half went 49ers 21, Rams 7 before overtime.

What happened in the 49ers vs Rams game?

San Francisco trailed 17–3 at halftime, regulation ended 24–24, and the 49ers won it 27–24 in overtime. The 49ers finished with a 449–265 edge in total offense and averaged 6.7 yards per play. Deebo Samuel led all players with 4 catches for 95 yards, plus 8 carries for 45 rushing yards and a touchdown.

What was the game-winning score in 49ers vs Rams?

Robbie Gould's 24-yard field goal with 2:45 left in the overtime gave the 49ers a 27–24 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in 49ers vs Rams?

Deebo Samuel led the game with 29.0 PPR fantasy points, the WR2 of Week 18, on 4 catches for 95 yards, plus 8 carries for 45 rushing yards and a touchdown. Jauan Jennings was next with 27.4 (WR5). See Deebo Samuel's 2021 game log.

Who led 49ers vs Rams in passing, rushing and receiving?

Jimmy Garoppolo (SF) led all passers with 23 of 32 for 316 yards, a touchdown and 2 interceptions. Elijah Mitchell (SF) led in rushing with 21 carries for 85 yards. Cooper Kupp (LAR) led in receiving with 7 catches for 118 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Deebo Samuel score against the Rams?

Deebo Samuel scored 29.0 points in PPR leagues, 27.0 in half-PPR and 25.0 in standard scoring against the Rams in Week 18 of the 2021 season, on 4 catches for 95 yards, plus 8 carries for 45 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in 49ers vs Rams?

Jauan Jennings outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 27.4 PPR points on 11.8 xFP (+15.6). Sony Michel fell furthest short, with 5.9 points on 20.2 xFP (−14.3). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the 49ers come back to beat the Rams?

The 49ers' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in the fourth quarter. Robbie Gould's 24-yard field goal in the overtime was the biggest swing of the game. Robbie Gould's 24-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

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 Week 18 of 2021, they last met in the 2021 season on November 15, 2021, when the 49ers beat the Rams 31–10.

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 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 46.5. That implied about 25.0 points for the Rams and 21.5 for the 49ers.

Did 49ers vs Rams go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 46.5, and the teams combined for 51 points, 4.5 over 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.