The Los Angeles Rams lost their second preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium on Saturday, 34-17. Rams starting quarterback Matthew Stafford and star defensive tackle Aaron Donald did not see preseason action. Wide receiver Cooper Kupp remained out with a hamstring injury.
The 2023 NFC Championship game began with the beautiful vocals of Grammy Award winner Anita Baker, but it ended in disbelief. No one imagined that the 49ers would lose this way.
The day began with a balmy temperature of 75 degrees, the fantastic rendition of the National Anthem by independent artist George Lovett and the presentation of colors by the American Legion Auxiliary Jackie Robinson Unit 252.
Blue and gold confetti floated through the air onto the turf, home fans rejoiced as the Los Angeles Rams celebrated becoming NFC Champions, sitting just one win away from hoisting a Lombardi trophy.
The San Francisco 49ers overcame an early 17-0 deficit to clinch the final playoff berth position in a win or go home scenario.
The Los Angeles Chargers looked to see its promising young talent shine with most of its starters continuing to rest in week 2 of preseason football. The rookies did not disappoint.
After a wild overtime that featured a rare Wilson interception, a missed field goal by San Francisco and a questionable decision from 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, the Seahawks had knocked the Niners from the ranks of the unbeaten and made sure the NFC West would remain tight down the stretch.
The Los Angeles Rams lost their early momentum and were overcome by the offensive efforts of the San Francisco 49ers 7-20 “It’s a lot of games left, it’s just got to turn it around,” Rams wide receiver Robert Woods said. “What point are we gonna finally click and turn it, but I feel like we’re right there, we just got to stay connected, stay persistent.” Quarterback Jared Goff had only 13 passes for 78 yards, wide receiver Cooper Kupp made four catches for 78 yards and running back Malcolm Brown made 11 carries for 40 yards. San Francisco quarterback Jimmy
The Chargers improved to 2-2 on the season with a 29-27 victory over the 49ers at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 30. This is the first time since 2015 that the Chargers are .500 after the first quarter of the season, much improved from their 0-4 start last season.
Rams head coach Sean McVay rested 17 starters and allowed quarterback Sean Mannion his first career start in their 43-13 loss against the San Francisco 49ers.