Continuing the streak for eight straight Monday Night loses for the Rams, and seven straight wins on Monday Night for the 49ers.
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Players from the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams protest during the national anthem.
With their eyes set north and their heart set on victory, Austin, and the rest of the Rams had about a rough as a night as can be in the NFL. At this point in the game, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the home team 49ers had a firm 21-0 lead over the Rams and this bit of excitement was a welcome distraction in an otherwise boring 4th quarter. The northern neighbor averaged a 23.7 rating, towering over the 16.1 rating from the L.A. market.
Because they didn’t have to worry much about Keenum or his receivers, the 49ers were able to focus their efforts on shutting down 2015 Offensive Rookie of the Year Todd Gurley, who managed just 47 yards on 17 carries.
“The credit doesn’t go to me, it goes to our defense and defensive staff”, Kelly said.
Kaepernick came into the game with 2:33 remaining, with the outcome secured, thanks in large part to the 49ers’ defensive dominance.
Case Keenum looked abysmal, going 17-of-35 passing for 130 yards with two interceptions.
A year ago, a San Francisco 49ers touchdown run against the Rams would have been cause for despair at the Hot Shots Bar & Grill in suburban St. Louis.
“We felt good about our defence going into this game, but you never know until you get a chance to go out there”, Kelly said. They were outgained on the ground not only by their opponents-the 49ers rushed for 120 yards-but also by a drunken fan who stormed the field in the fourth quarter.
Johnny Hekker had to punt 10 times.
“I thought about it”.
Nothing unusual about that, except for the fair catch was called at the Rams nine-yard line without a potential tackler for about 30 yards. I mean, heck, they sold out of season tickets. Don’t just rely on me all the time.’ It’s a two-man game with us, when we run the read-option.
Last year for Carolina, the season began with teams not as good and gradually got harder; this year it seems to be the opposite, and next week we’ll see how Cam Newton and company respond to an early season loss unlike what they had last year.
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“I just let emotions get the best of me”. Gabbert will have to figure out how to take advantage through the air as teams continue to load up to stop the run.
