Final2022 Week 8

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams, Week 8 2022

San Francisco 49ers

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31

Los Angeles Rams

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14

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
49ers01071431
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SF 31LAR 14 Final

  • Passing leader

    Jimmy Garoppolo

    SF · QB

    17.7PPR pts

    21/25, 235 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Christian McCaffrey

    SF · RB

    40.3PPR pts

    18 ATT, 94 YDS, 1 TD, 8 REC, 55 REC YDS, 1 REC TD

  • Rams leader

    Cooper Kupp

    LAR · WR

    22.9PPR pts

    8 REC, 79 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Leonard Floyd

    LAR

    2 SACK, 9 TKL

49ers 31, Rams 14: San Francisco rallies from 4 down at halftime

San Francisco erased a 14–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Los Angeles 21–0 after the break to win 31–14. The 49ers finished with a 368–223 edge in total offense and averaged 7.1 yards per play.

The Rams went 8-for-13 on third down, while the 49ers finished without a giveaway.

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

  • +3.1 yards/play SF 7.1 · LAR 4.0
  • +145 total yards SF 368 · LAR 223

Game Highlights

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Why the 49ers Won

San Francisco won the efficiency battle.

Team stats comparison, 49ers vs Rams
49ersStatRams
7.1Yards per play4.0
368Total yards223
Other team stats
52Plays56
0Turnovers0
56%Third-down conversion62%
29:56Time of possession30:04

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, 49ers vs Rams
TimeTeamPlaySFLAR
1st quarter
0:09LARMatthew Stafford 1-yard TD run Takes leadMatt Gay XP07
2nd quarter
12:10SFChristian McCaffrey → Brandon Aiyuk, 34-yard TD Ties gameRobbie Gould XP77
6:35LARMatthew Stafford → Cooper Kupp, 16-yard TD Takes leadMatt Gay XP714
1:00SFRobbie Gould 29-yard FG1014
3rd quarter
1:51SFJimmy Garoppolo → Christian McCaffrey, 9-yard TD Takes leadRobbie Gould XP1714
4th quarter
12:07SFChristian McCaffrey 1-yard TD run Extends leadRobbie Gould XP2414
6:41SFJimmy Garoppolo → George Kittle, 7-yard TD Extends leadRobbie Gould XP3114

Fantasy Points: 49ers vs Rams, Week 8 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Christian McCaffreySFRB40.3 PTSRB2
  2. Cooper KuppLARWR22.9 PTSWR8
  3. Brandon AiyukSFWR20.1 PTSWR11
  4. Jimmy GaroppoloSFQB17.7 PTSQB15

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Jimmy GaroppoloSFQB17.7QB1521/2523520130132.5
Matthew StaffordLARQB17.4QB1722/33187102-1191.4Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Christian McCaffreySFRB40.3RB2RB1894198551Start/Sit →
Cooper KuppLARWR22.9WR8WR2100128791Start/Sit →
Brandon AiyukSFWR20.1WR11WR———66811
George KittleSFTE12.9TE7TE———53391Start/Sit →
Allen RobinsonLARWR10.4WR41WR———75540
Ronnie RiversLARRB7.6RB38RB821044150
Ross DwelleySFTE6.6TE24TE———11560
Jeff WilsonSFRB5.5RB47RB414022210
Darrell HendersonLARRB5.0RB50RB416022140
Tyler HigbeeLARTE3.5TE35TE———62150Start/Sit →
Ray-Ray McCloudSFWR2.1WR79WR———21110
Ben SkowronekLARWR2.0WR81WR———11100Start/Sit →
Tyler KroftSFTE1.6TE48TE———1160
Malcolm BrownLARRB1.0RB70RB5100————

Fantasy Usage

San Francisco 49ers

Snap Share

  1. George KittleTE53 snaps100%
  2. Brandon AiyukWR52 snaps98%
  3. Christian McCaffreyRB43 snaps81%
  4. Ray-Ray McCloudWR30 snaps57%
  5. Willie SneadWR21 snaps40%

Target Share26 targets

  1. Christian McCaffrey35%, 9 targets
  2. Brandon Aiyuk23%, 6 targets
  3. George Kittle19%, 5 targets
  4. Ray-Ray McCloud8%, 2 targets
  5. Jeff Wilson8%, 2 targets
  6. Other8%, 2 targets

Carry Share23 carries

  1. Christian McCaffrey78%, 18 carries
  2. Jeff Wilson17%, 4 carries
  3. Jimmy Garoppolo4%, 1 carries

Los Angeles Rams

Snap Share

  1. Cooper KuppWR55 snaps95%
  2. Allen RobinsonWR54 snaps93%
  3. Tyler HigbeeTE40 snaps69%
  4. Ben SkowronekWR36 snaps62%
  5. Van JeffersonWR31 snaps53%

Target Share32 targets

  1. Cooper Kupp38%, 12 targets
  2. Allen Robinson22%, 7 targets
  3. Tyler Higbee19%, 6 targets
  4. Ronnie Rivers13%, 4 targets
  5. Darrell Henderson6%, 2 targets
  6. Other3%, 1 targets

Carry Share21 carries

  1. Ronnie Rivers38%, 8 carries
  2. Malcolm Brown24%, 5 carries
  3. Darrell Henderson19%, 4 carries
  4. Matthew Stafford10%, 2 carries
  5. Cooper Kupp10%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
George KittleSFTE53100%519%0
Brandon AiyukSFWR5298%623%0
Cooper KuppLARWR5595%1238%2
Allen RobinsonLARWR5493%722%0
Christian McCaffreySFRB4381%935%18
Tyler HigbeeLARTE4069%619%0
Ben SkowronekLARWR3662%13%0
Ray-Ray McCloudSFWR3057%28%0
Van JeffersonLARWR3153%00%0
Darrell HendersonLARRB2441%26%4
Willie SneadSFWR2140%00%0
Ronnie RiversLARRB2136%413%8
Jeff WilsonSFRB1936%28%4
Ross DwelleySFTE1936%14%0
Tyler KroftSFTE1834%14%0
Malcolm BrownLARRB1322%00%5
Brycen HopkinsLARTE1017%00%0
Danny GraySFWR59%00%0
Charlie WoernerSFTE48%00%0
Brandon PowellLARWR35%00%0
Tay MartinSFWR12%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.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Christian McCaffreySF · RB40.327.0+13.381%78% car—11878%935%
Cooper KuppLAR · WR22.921.3+1.695%38% tgt—0210%1238%
Matthew StaffordLAR · QB17.415.3+2.1100%33 att—33210%00%
Ronnie RiversLAR · RB7.611.8−4.236%38% car—0838%413%
Allen RobinsonLAR · WR10.411.7−1.393%22% tgt—000%722%
Jimmy GaroppoloSF · QB17.711.2+6.5100%25 att—2514%00%
Brandon AiyukSF · WR20.110.0+10.198%23% tgt—000%623%
Tyler HigbeeLAR · TE3.510.0−6.569%19% tgt—000%619%
George KittleSF · TE12.98.3+4.6100%19% tgt—000%519%
Darrell Henderson Jr.LAR · RB5.05.9−0.941%19% car—0419%26%
Jeff Wilson Jr.SF · RB5.55.9−0.436%17% car—0417%28%
Ray-Ray McCloud IIISF · WR2.13.3−1.257%8% tgt—000%28%
Malcolm BrownLAR · RB1.03.2−2.222%24% car—0524%00%
Ben SkowronekLAR · WR2.01.7+0.362%3% tgt—000%13%
Ross DwelleySF · TE6.61.7+4.936%4% tgt—000%14%
Tyler KroftSF · TE1.61.7−0.134%4% tgt—000%14%

Team totals: 49ers 26 targets and 23 carries; Rams 32 targets and 21 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 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Jimmy Garoppolo Ran hot

SF · QB · 17.7 pts on 11.2 expected

21 of 25 passing for 235 yards, 2 touchdowns; 1 carry for 3 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Matthew Stafford

LAR · QB · 17.4 pts on 15.3 expected

22 of 33 passing for 187 yards, 1 touchdown; 2 carries for -1 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Matthew Stafford →

Christian McCaffrey Ran hot

SF · RB · 40.3 pts on 27.0 expected

1 of 1 passing for 34 yards, 1 touchdown; 9 targets (35% of the team's), 8 catches for 55 yards and 1 touchdown; 18 carries (78% of the team's) for 94 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 27.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Christian McCaffrey →

Brandon Aiyuk Ran hot

SF · WR · 20.1 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (23% of the team's), 6 catches for 81 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Cooper Kupp Strong role

LAR · WR · 22.9 pts on 21.3 expected

12 targets (38% of the team's), 8 catches for 79 yards and 1 touchdown; 2 carries (10% of the team's) for 10 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Cooper Kupp →

Ronnie Rivers

LAR · RB · 7.6 pts on 11.8 expected

4 targets (13% of the team's), 4 catches for 15 yards; 8 carries (38% of the team's) for 21 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.8 expected.

Tyler Higbee Unlucky

LAR · TE · 3.5 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (19% of the team's), 2 catches for 15 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Tyler Higbee →

Ray-Ray McCloud III

SF · WR · 2.1 pts on 3.3 expected

2 targets (8% of the team's), 1 catch for 11 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 3.3 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

San Francisco 49ers

  • Stock up: Ray-Ray McCloud III played 57% of the snaps, up from a 25% season average.
  • Stock up: Ross Dwelley played 36% of the snaps, up from a 17% season average.
  • Stock down: Jeff Wilson Jr. played 36% of the snaps, down from a 56% season average.

Los Angeles Rams

  • Stock up: Ronnie Rivers played 36% of the snaps, up from a 5% season average.
  • Stock down: Tyler Higbee played 69% of the snaps, down from a 92% season average.
  • Stock down: Darrell Henderson Jr. played 41% of the snaps, down from a 63% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 49ers defense and Rams defense
Points allowed to49ers DRams D
QBs14.614.9
RBs15.521.1
WRs36.431.8
TEs10.211.1

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Los Angeles opened at 46% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Rams win probability

Rams win probability by game minuteRams started at 46%, stood at 63% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 7 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +23Stafford 1-yd TD run46% → 69%Q1 0:09
  2. −24McCaffrey → Aiyuk, 34-yd TD70% → 46%Q2 12:10
  3. +25Stafford → Kupp, 16-yd TD47% → 72%Q2 6:35
  4. −38Garoppolo → McCaffrey, 9-yd TD69% → 32%Q3 1:51
  5. −25McCaffrey 1-yd TD run29% → 4%Q4 12:07

Swing in Rams win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, 49ers vs Rams
San Francisco 49ersMeasureLos Angeles Rams
52Plays56
56%Pass rate63%
8.9Yds / dropback4.8
4.8Yds / carry2.7
5/9Third downs8/13

Efficiency edge San Francisco ran 4 fewer plays but gained 4.1 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • SF McCaffrey 35% · Aiyuk 23% · Kittle 19%
  • LAR Kupp 38% · Robinson 22% · Higbee 19%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, 49ers vs Rams
ResultSFLAR
Touchdowns42
Field goals10
Punts35
Turnovers00
  • The Rams opened the scoring on their second possession, a 17-play, 88-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 17 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
LARQ1 15:003-21:49Punt
SFQ1 13:117303:41Punt
LARQ1 9:3017889:21Touchdown
SFQ1 0:096712:59Touchdown
LARQ2 12:109755:35Touchdown
SFQ2 6:3511525:35Field goal
LARQ2 1:00271:00End of half
SFQ3 15:004222:14Punt
LARQ3 12:468324:01Punt
SFQ3 8:4511886:54Touchdown
LARQ3 1:513-61:36Punt
SFQ3 0:156583:08Touchdown
LARQ4 12:07632:20Punt
SFQ4 9:475733:06Touchdown
LARQ4 6:41301:58Punt
SFQ4 4:43362:19Punt
LARQ4 2:245142:24End 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

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, 49ers vs Rams
49ersStatRams
13-4Record5-12
26.5Points per game18.1
365.6Yards per game280.5
5.9Yards per play4.8
16.3Points allowed per game22.6
300.6Yards allowed per game341.1

49ers vs Rams Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
SF −1.549ers covered by 15.5
Total
42Over: 45 points scored (by 3)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
49ers21.831+9.3
Rams20.314−6.3

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 5 meetings: 49ers 5–0 ATS, unders 3–2.

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

San Francisco 49ers

Against the spread
4–4
Over/under
3–5
ATS as favorite
4–3
ATS as underdog
0–1
ATS on the road
2–3

Los Angeles Rams

Against the spread
2–5
Over/under
2–5
ATS as favorite
2–2
ATS as underdog
0–3
ATS at home
1–4

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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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

49ers vs Rams Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 49ers vs Rams Week 8 game?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 31–14 in Week 8 of the 2022 season. The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on October 30, 2022. See the 49ers' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of 49ers vs Rams?

The final score was 49ers 31, Rams 14. The Rams led 14–10 at halftime, and the second half went 49ers 21, Rams 0.

What happened in the 49ers vs Rams game?

San Francisco erased a 14–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Los Angeles 21–0 after the break to win 31–14. The 49ers finished with a 368–223 edge in total offense and averaged 7.1 yards per play. Christian McCaffrey led all players with 8 catches for 55 yards and a touchdown, plus 18 carries for 94 rushing yards and a touchdown.

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

Christian McCaffrey led the game with 40.3 PPR fantasy points, the RB2 of Week 8, on 8 catches for 55 yards and a touchdown, plus 18 carries for 94 rushing yards and a touchdown. Cooper Kupp was next with 22.9 (WR8). See Christian McCaffrey's 2022 game log.

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

Jimmy Garoppolo (SF) led all passers with 21 of 25 for 235 yards and 2 touchdowns. Christian McCaffrey (SF) led in rushing with 18 carries for 94 yards and a touchdown. Brandon Aiyuk (SF) led in receiving with 6 catches for 81 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Christian McCaffrey score against the Rams?

Christian McCaffrey scored 40.3 points in PPR leagues, 36.3 in half-PPR and 32.3 in standard scoring against the Rams in Week 8 of the 2022 season, on 8 catches for 55 yards and a touchdown, plus 18 carries for 94 rushing yards and a touchdown. He drew 35% of his team's targets.

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

Christian McCaffrey outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 40.3 PPR points on 27.0 xFP (+13.3). Tyler Higbee fell furthest short, with 3.5 points on 10.0 xFP (−6.5). 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.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in 49ers vs Rams?

Christian McCaffrey had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 27.0 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 40.3. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the 49ers beat the Rams?

The 49ers beat the Rams 31–14 because they averaged 7.1 yards per play to 4.0 and outgained them 368–223.

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 8 of 2022, they last met in the 2022 season on October 3, 2022, when the 49ers beat the Rams 24–9.

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 49ers −1.5, making the San Francisco 49ers 1.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 42. That implied about 21.8 points for the 49ers and 20.3 for the Rams.

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

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 42, and the teams combined for 45 points, 3 over the number.

Who covered the spread in 49ers vs Rams?

The 49ers covered by 15.5 against the closing line of 49ers −1.5. The final margin was 17 points.