Sporting News provided live scoring updates and highlights during Los Angeles Rams‘ 21-20 victory against San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night, led by Carson Wentz who scored three touchdowns – one coming on a 12-yard run with just under four minutes remaining in regulation play.
Matt Gay was uncharacteristically off target early in the second quarter. That miss was his first since making all 60 previous attempts.
Carson Wentz Leads the Rams to the NFC’s 6th Seed With a 21-20 Win Over the 49ers
Carson Wentz scored two touchdowns and ran for another in helping Los Angeles overpower San Francisco 49ers 21-20 Sunday in a game filled with backup players. Los Angeles secured their sixth seed in the NFC and will meet former No.1 overall pick Matthew Stafford and his Detroit Lions squad in a wild-card round matchup next weekend.
The Rams had just secured their division title, so many starters, including both quarterbacks, were given time off. That gave Sam Darnold an opportunity to see game action while providing Carson Wentz with some rest and relaxation. Darnold showed great promise during his debut start and will now have the chance to stake his claim as starting QB for 2022.
John Evans made an immediate impactful first impression as a rookie running back with 52 yards on 13 carries and showed why his slight frame can still hold up against opponents. Unfortunately, Brett Maher missed an extra point again as this team continued its struggles after waiving Lucas Havrisik for Brett Maher who has missed six field goals and one PAT this season.
Los Angeles Rests Key Players
Since home field advantage had already been secured, and with a first round bye secured, Shanahan explained he would take measures to limit Brock Purdy’s playing time while giving Christian McCaffrey time to recover from a minor calf injury, as well as resting other key players such as Javon Kinlaw, Trent Williams, and Ross Dwelley.
McVay responded to criticism over his decision to bench numerous players by justifying it as an effort to maintain team health heading into the playoffs and show his faith that his team will still compete regardless of its final seed.
On Jan. 20, the Los Angeles Rams will compete against Kansas City Chiefs for an NFC West title in a wild card game at Levi’s Stadium, where Los Angeles holds an unblemished all-time record against them. Tae Davis leads rookie sack leaders while Aaron Donald and Michael Brock Turner make up two second-year defensive units who may attempt to surpass Javon Kinlaw’s single season sack record from 2022 set during regular season play; these players could also renew rivalries from Week 4, when both sides clashed 27-10 against one another before facing off again this time against each other again this time!
Los Angeles Wins despite Resting Key Players
The 2023 Rams are in good position to make the playoffs. They currently occupy the sixth seed in the NFC, needing only to beat San Francisco in their final home game to claim postseason eligibility and face the winner of NFC North vs NFC West for a first round matchup in Los Angeles.
Sean McVay of the Rams has indicated that he will rest quarterback Matthew Stafford, running back Kyren Williams and wide receiver Cooper Kupp against the 49ers, with backup quarterback Carson Wentz taking their places as starting quarterback.
At first glance, that will likely be enough for the Rams to secure victory; however, many other factors could come into play during this game’s last week of regular season and make this contest much more compelling than it appears at first glance.
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