"Fullback Kyle Juszcszyk, their elder statesman in his ninth Niners season, did not let that history interfere. "If I thought about it more on the sideline, yes there probably would have been some déjà vu," Juszczyk said. "But to be totally honest, I didn't let that creep into my mind. We were so focused on taking control of what we could control." He opened overtime with a 12-yard reception from Mac Jones, and away the 49ers went toward what Juszczyk appropriately dubbed a "wild, wild but fun" win."
"1. FOURTH-DOWN FORCE Of the 147 offensive plays of this mesmerizing car wash, it boiled down to fourth-and-1 at the 49ers' 11-yard line with 3:41 left in overtime. The 49ers had taken the lead with a field goal on overtime's opening possession, and the rival Rams tried to replicate Super Bowl LVIII with a game-winning touchdown in response. "No flashbacks. Better result," coach Kyle Shanahan said."
The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 26-23 in overtime after a fourth-and-1 goal-line defensive stop. The 49ers overcame injuries and previous late-game collapses to produce a dramatic finish. Fullback Kyle Juszczyk made a key 12-yard reception in overtime and emphasized competitive stamina and focus on controllable factors. Mac Jones helped sustain the winning overtime possession. Coach Kyle Shanahan praised the defense for avoiding past flashbacks and delivering a better result. The game featured 147 offensive plays and intense fourth-quarter and overtime drama before the decisive defensive stand.
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