Clutch Field Goal Secures San Francisco Past Los Angeles in Extra Time
The kicker's long-range kick sealed the win for the 49ers
Eddy Pineiro's overtime field goal secured the 49ers a dramatic 26-23 triumph over the Rams at SoFi Stadium
The kicker's mid-range kick - his fourth of the game - sailed through via the inner part of the left post with just minutes remaining
Game-Ending Play Secures the Win
Deommodore Lenoir and Sigle then combined to deny Rams running back Williams on the crucial down as the home team attempted a late equalizing score
Rams Force Extra Period
The home team had earlier forced extra time thanks to a 48-yard kick from specialist Joshua Karty with two seconds left in regulation
Battling Win for Short-Handed San Francisco
It was a hard-fought win for the San Francisco squad, who were without a host of key contributors through health issues, including signal-caller Purdy and pass catchers Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall
Purdy's stand-in, Mac Jones, overcame a leg issue and muscle cramps, completing 33 of 49 passes for 342 yards and a pair of scores
"The game hinged on which team would prove the strongest team, and I think it was us," Jones stated
Division Implications
The 49ers, who suffered their first defeat of the season against the Jacksonville Jaguars recently, improve to 4-1 and sit top of the division
"Words cannot express about the guys, they were unbelievable," 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said
"It was a significant character victory"
