Shanahan gave a terse six-word response when he was asked what he saw on “the offensive pass interference” play.
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Hoyer did redeem himself after the interception with a rushing score-San Francisco’s first touchdown of the season-and 332 yards through the air, but he couldn’t match his counterpart’s consistency.
The second play of the game was a touchdown run by Los Angeles’ Todd Gurley. But by no means did we play ideal and I don’t think we played as good as we can. This year, McVay has made Gurley a centerpiece of the Rams offense, utilizing his skills as both a runner and a pass-catcher, which has been good for both Gurley and Goff. “We’re thinking with Marquise (Goodwin) going over there, the speed that he has, the guy’s going to back way off”. After the debacle against eventual Super Bowl participant Atlanta, the wheels were off, and the “good feelz” players had expressed about his extension the previous week in New England dissolved. Hoyer ripped off a bomb of a throw to Pierre Garcon, who drug his toes to get San Francisco to the five yard line. He picked a great time for No. 2.
However, Hoyer and the offense gained tons of confidence during the next offensive drive. Los Angeles also had a field goal in the third to extend their lead, but then the 49ers began to strike. McVay and Phillips will use last week’s setback as a learning experience, and Jared Goff and Todd Gurley should be able to do enough to earn the win and cover.
The 49ers were still down 41-26 with less than nine minutes to go when they showed the fight to make many believe the worm may turn sooner rather than later. To go along with that, they allowed nearly 150 yards to Pierre Garcon. It was a beauty of a pass from Hoyer and Garçon made an incredible full-extension diving catch.
Rookie wide receiver Trent Taylor had three catches for 32 yards. The Rams converted 8 of 12 opportunities as San Francisco struggled to get off the field.
Hoyer’s pass on the attempt was intercepted, and the Rams finished the game holding onto their 41-39 lead, much to the delight of Niners bettors everywhere. But both teams are improved from 2016 and have shown growth under their new regimes, especially on offense. As the season goes on, there will be more games where the 49ers could go down. If their defense can keep up, the Rams could be poised to contend in the NFC West. “In that time of the game, I mean, I’d think you would let people play”. Hoyer and Taylor teamed up for a touchdown on the exact same route on the other side earlier in the game against Hill.
Reid’s replacement, Jaquiski Tartt, left Thursday’s game with a concussion, as did reserve linebacker Brock Coyle and fullback Kyle Juszczyk.
“We haven’t got his MRI back, but we’re going to have to get that and really decide whether (to place him on) IR or not”, Shanahan said of Carradine.
However, Hoyer’s night got off a disastrous start.
It was not to be, but it was Gould whose missed extra point put the 49ers in a very tough spot where they had to go for a two point conversion that did not succeed. “Embrace moral victories, 49ers fans”.
Talking about last night, the offense continued their hot streak.
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Up Next: LA now has 10 days to get ready for its next game, a showdown on October 1 against the Dallas Cowboys.
