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The 49ers took down the Rams in overtime in their Week 5 "Thursday Night Football" matchup. Here's how it happened.
San Francisco was missing Brock Purdy, George Kittle and a slew of wide receivers but got huge performances from Mac Jones (342 passing yards, two touchdowns), Christian McCaffrey (139 total scrimmage yards) and Kendrick Bourne (10 catches, 142 yards).
With Brock Purdy sidelined, the 49ers turned to Mac Jones. Many were skeptical, but Jones has been efficient and steady in running Shanahan’s scheme. Over his three starts, he has completed 86 of 129 passes for 904 yards,
Thursday Night Football for Week 5 renews an NFC West rivalry when the San Francisco 49ers head south to take on the Los Angeles Rams. These teams have dominated the division since 2017, winning seven of the last eight division titles combined. The 2017 season was also the first of Kyle Shanahan's and Sean McVay's tenures.
Battling through a sprained knee and cramping forearm, Mac Jones threw for 342 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Niners past the Rams 26-23 in overtime on Thursday night.