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
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | 0 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 27 |
| Rams | 3 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
SF 27 · LAR 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
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
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the 49ers Won
San Francisco won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| 49ers | Stat | Rams |
|---|---|---|
| 6.7 | Yards per play | 4.1 |
| 449 | Total yards | 265 |
| 64% | Third-down conversion | 59% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 67 | Plays | 64 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 36:44 | Time of possession | 31:24 |
Scoring Summary
The 49ers scored three touchdowns and two field goals; the Rams scored three touchdowns and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | SF | LAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 6:07 | LAR | Matt Gay 43-yard FG Takes lead | 0 | 3 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 10:26 | LAR | Matthew Stafford → Tyler Higbee, 2-yard TD Extends leadMatt Gay XP | 0 | 10 |
| 6:44 | LAR | Matthew Stafford → Tyler Higbee, 15-yard TD Extends leadMatt Gay XP | 0 | 17 |
| 0:00 | SF | Robbie Gould 42-yard FG | 3 | 17 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 10:32 | SF | Deebo Samuel 16-yard TD runRobbie Gould XP | 10 | 17 |
| 1:46 | SF | Deebo Samuel → Jauan Jennings, 24-yard TD Ties gameRobbie Gould XP | 17 | 17 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 2:29 | LAR | Matthew Stafford → Cooper Kupp, 4-yard TD Takes leadMatt Gay XP | 17 | 24 |
| 0:26 | SF | Jimmy Garoppolo → Jauan Jennings, 14-yard TD Ties gameRobbie Gould XP | 24 | 24 |
| Overtime | ||||
| 2:45 | SF | Robbie Gould 24-yard FG Game winner | 27 | 24 |
Fantasy Points: 49ers vs Rams, Week 18 2021
Fantasy leaders
- Deebo SamuelSF · WR29.0 PTSWR2
- Jauan JenningsSF · WR27.4 PTSWR5
- Cooper KuppLAR · WR26.6 PTSWR9
- Tyler HigbeeLAR · TE23.5 PTSTE1
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.7 | QB20 | 23/32 | 316 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 87.5 | ||
| 19.5 | QB11 | 21/32 | 238 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 93.0 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.0 | WR2 | WR | 8 | 45 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 95 | 0 | ||
| 27.4 | WR5 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 94 | 2 | Start/Sit → | |
| 26.6 | WR9 | WR | 1 | 18 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 118 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 23.5 | TE1 | TE | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | 55 | 2 | Start/Sit → | |
| 16.7 | WR30 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 107 | 0 | ||
| 8.5 | RB35 | RB | 21 | 85 | 0 | — | — | — | — | ||
| 6.0 | TE20 | TE | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 10 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 5.9 | RB48 | RB | 21 | 43 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 | ||
| 5.1 | WR75 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 31 | 0 | ||
| 4.5 | RB58 | RB | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 0 | ||
| 4.3 | RB59 | RB | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0 | ||
| 3.8 | WR82 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 18 | 0 | ||
| 2.3 | WR94 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | ||
| 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
San Francisco 49ers
Snap Share
George KittleTE66 snaps94%
Brandon AiyukWR65 snaps93%
Deebo SamuelWR50 snaps71%
Jauan JenningsWR44 snaps63%
Elijah MitchellRB37 snaps53%
Target Share32 targets
- George Kittle22%, 7 targets
- Brandon Aiyuk22%, 7 targets
- Jauan Jennings22%, 7 targets
- Deebo Samuel19%, 6 targets
- JaMycal Hasty9%, 3 targets
- Other6%, 2 targets
Carry Share31 carries
- Elijah Mitchell68%, 21 carries
- Deebo Samuel26%, 8 carries
- Jimmy Garoppolo3%, 1 carries
- JaMycal Hasty3%, 1 carries
Los Angeles Rams
Snap Share
Cooper KuppWR64 snaps98%
Tyler HigbeeTE61 snaps94%
Sony MichelRB52 snaps80%
Odell BeckhamWR51 snaps78%
Van JeffersonWR45 snaps69%
Target Share32 targets
- Tyler Higbee25%, 8 targets
- Cooper Kupp22%, 7 targets
- Odell Beckham16%, 5 targets
- Sony Michel13%, 4 targets
- Van Jefferson9%, 3 targets
- Other16%, 5 targets
Carry Share27 carries
- Sony Michel78%, 21 carries
- Cam Akers19%, 5 carries
- Cooper Kupp4%, 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 98% | 7 | 22% | 1 | |
| 66 | 94% | 7 | 22% | 0 | |
| 61 | 94% | 8 | 25% | 0 | |
| 65 | 93% | 7 | 22% | 0 | |
| 52 | 80% | 4 | 13% | 21 | |
| 51 | 78% | 5 | 16% | 0 | |
| 50 | 71% | 6 | 19% | 8 | |
| 45 | 69% | 3 | 9% | 0 | |
| 44 | 63% | 7 | 22% | 0 | |
| 37 | 53% | 0 | 0% | 21 | |
| 17 | 26% | 2 | 6% | 0 | |
| 18 | 26% | 3 | 9% | 1 | |
| 13 | 20% | 3 | 9% | 5 | |
| 11 | 16% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 10 | 14% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 6 | 9% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 6 | 9% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 4 | 6% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 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
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony MichelLAR · RB | 5.9 | 20.2 | −14.3 | 80% | 78% car | — | 0 | 21 | 78% | 4 | 13% |
| Deebo Samuel Sr.SF · WR | 29.0 | 15.7 | +13.3 | 71% | 26% car | — | 1 | 8 | 26% | 6 | 19% |
| Jimmy GaroppoloSF · QB | 14.7 | 14.7 | 0.0 | 100% | 32 att | — | 32 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
| Matthew StaffordLAR · QB | 19.5 | 14.1 | +5.4 | 100% | 32 att | — | 32 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Elijah MitchellSF · RB | 8.5 | 13.5 | −5.0 | 53% | 68% car | — | 0 | 21 | 68% | 0 | 0% |
| Tyler HigbeeLAR · TE | 23.5 | 13.5 | +10.0 | 94% | 25% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 25% |
| Cooper KuppLAR · WR | 26.6 | 12.4 | +14.2 | 98% | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 7 | 22% |
| Brandon AiyukSF · WR | 16.7 | 11.8 | +4.9 | 93% | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 22% |
| George KittleSF · TE | 6.0 | 11.8 | −5.8 | 94% | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 22% |
| Jauan JenningsSF · WR | 27.4 | 11.8 | +15.6 | 63% | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 22% |
| Odell Beckham Jr.LAR · WR | 3.8 | 8.4 | −4.6 | 78% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 16% |
| Cam AkersLAR · RB | 4.3 | 8.3 | −4.0 | 20% | 19% car | — | 0 | 5 | 19% | 3 | 9% |
| JaMycal HastySF · RB | 4.5 | 5.7 | −1.2 | 26% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 3 | 9% |
| Van JeffersonLAR · WR | 5.1 | 5.1 | 0.0 | 69% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 9% |
| Ben SkowronekLAR · WR | 0.0 | 3.4 | −3.4 | 26% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Travis BenjaminSF · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 9% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Trent SherfieldSF · WR | 2.3 | 1.7 | +0.6 | 14% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
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.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 12.2, 18.0, 19.1, 12.8, 15.2, 14.7
W12W13W14W15W16W18
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.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 24.0, 22.5, 16.5, 8.7, 15.3, 19.5
W13W14W15W16W17W18
Best score since Week 14.
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.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 20.8, 12.9, 18.9, 26.1, 17.2, 29.0
W12W14W15W16W17W18
Best score since Week 10. A touchdown in 7 of the last 8 games.
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.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 12.9, 9.1, 27.8, 17.4, 21.0, 8.5
W9W10W12W13W17W18
Fewest points since Week 5. A touchdown in 5 of the last 8 games.
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.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 21.9, 7.9, 13.5, 20.5, 18.9, 5.9
W13W14W15W16W17W18
Fewest points since Week 12.
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.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 11.0, 1.3, 9.8, 9.1, 12.9, 23.5
W10W12W13W16W17W18
Best fantasy game of the season.
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.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 26.9, 31.3, 34.7, 21.3, 21.5, 26.6
W13W14W15W16W17W18
A touchdown in 5 of the last 8 games.
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.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 39.6, 34.1, 15.3, 4.1, 4.5, 6.0
W13W14W15W16W17W18
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.
| 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, climbed as high as >99%, then lost.
Rams win probability
Key Swings
- +18Stafford → Higbee, 2-yd TD69% → 87%Q2 10:26
- −31Samuel → Jennings, 24-yd TD87% → 55%Q3 1:46
- +47Stafford → Kupp, 4-yd TD52% → >99%Q4 2:29
- −49Garoppolo → Jennings, 14-yd TD>99% → 51%Q4 0:26
- −50Gould 24-yd FG50% → <1%OT 2:45
Swing in Rams win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| San Francisco 49ers | Measure | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Plays | 64 |
| 54% | Pass rate | 58% |
| 8.7 | Yds / dropback | 5.4 |
| 4.4 | Yds / carry | 2.4 |
| 9/14 | Third downs | 10/17 |
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
| Result | SF | LAR |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 3 | 3 |
| Field goals | 2 | 1 |
| Punts | 4 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
- 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
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAR | Q1 15:00 | 13 | 62 | 8:53 | Field goal |
| SF | Q1 6:07 | 6 | 20 | 4:16 | Punt |
| LAR | Q1 1:51 | 12 | 61 | 6:25 | Touchdown |
| SF | Q2 10:26 | 3 | -18 | 2:12 | Punt |
| LAR | Q2 8:14 | 3 | 19 | 1:30 | Touchdown |
| SF | Q2 6:44 | 5 | 25 | 3:01 | Interception |
| LAR | Q2 3:43 | 6 | 13 | 3:05 | Punt |
| SF | Q2 0:38 | 6 | 61 | 0:38 | Field goal |
| SF | Q3 15:00 | 7 | 75 | 4:28 | Touchdown |
| LAR | Q3 10:32 | 3 | 4 | 1:44 | Punt |
| SF | Q3 8:48 | 11 | 74 | 7:02 | Touchdown |
| LAR | Q3 1:46 | 3 | -6 | 0:53 | Interception |
| SF | Q3 0:53 | 3 | 3 | 1:06 | Punt |
| LAR | Q4 14:47 | 6 | 14 | 1:59 | Punt |
| SF | Q4 12:48 | 8 | 55 | 5:06 | Interception |
| LAR | Q4 7:42 | 9 | 92 | 5:13 | Touchdown |
| SF | Q4 2:29 | 3 | -8 | 0:39 | Punt |
| LAR | Q4 1:50 | 3 | 5 | 0:23 | Punt |
| SF | Q4 1:27 | 5 | 88 | 1:01 | Touchdown |
| LAR | Q4 0:26 | 2 | 9 | 0:26 | End of half |
| SF | OT 10:00 | 12 | 69 | 7:15 | Field goal |
| LAR | OT 2:45 | 5 | 20 | 0:53 | Interception |
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.
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- R
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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, 2021 Conference Championship recap LAR 20 SF 17 LAR W
- 2021 Wk 18 49ers at Rams 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 6.5
- Total
- 46.5Over: 51 points scored (by 4.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | 25.0 | 24 | −1.0 |
| 49ers | 21.5 | 27 | +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.
- 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.
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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.
