NFL Game Recaps: Week 15, 2024

Puka Nacua




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Rams 12, 49ers 6
  • The weather forecasts called for a partly cloudy environment, but the skies opened up with a downpour in the opening half. Both teams struggled to move the chains in the early going. The 49ers kicked an early field goal after squandering an opportunity on the preceding third down with a stupid play call, and the score remained 3-0 for most of the first half. The Rams finally got on the board just prior to intermission with a field goal of their own.

    The conditions were slightly better following halftime. The 49ers appeared as though they would take advantage of that with a successful drive early in the third quarter that culminated with a field goal, but it was all Rams after that. Los Angeles engineered two scoring drives following San Francisco’s third-quarter kick, both of which ended in field goals. The Rams had a great chance at a touchdown on their second possession, but a holding penalty moved them back into a field goal.

    Still, the Rams went up 9-6, putting pressure on San Francisco. Brock Purdy connected with George Kittle and Ricky Pearsall for significant gains. The 49ers moved into field goal range with five minutes remaining, but that’s when disaster struck. Purdy took a horrible shot into double coverage and was intercepted, negating the potential tie. The Rams took over and didn’t relinquish possession until 18 seconds remained. Purdy heaved a helpless pass toward the sideline and then was sacked to end the game.

  • This was a crushing blow for the 49ers, who, as Al Michaels said, are on “life support.” They’re now 6-8, and they’re two back of two teams, one of whom (Rams) swept them. The Rams and Seahawks battle each other in Week 18, so one of those teams will have nine wins, making it extremely unlikely that the 49ers will make the playoffs.

  • The Rams, meanwhile, will move into first place if the Seahawks lose to the Packers on Sunday night. The division may come down to the Week 18 affair between the two teams.




  • For more thoughts, check out my updated NFL Power Rankings, which will be posted Tuesday morning.



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