The highly anticipated Thursday Night Football matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers did not disappoint, as the two NFC West rivals played to a 33-33 tie at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The game was marked by a lack of touchdowns, with both teams instead relying on their kickers to score points.
The Rams, led by quarterback Jared Goff, started strong, with kicker Greg Zuerlein booting a 31-yard field goal on the team’s opening drive. The 49ers responded with a field goal of their own, courtesy of kicker Robbie Gould, to tie the game at 3-3.
The first half was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading field goals. The Rams took a 16-13 lead into halftime, thanks to a 47-yard field goal by Zuerlein with just seconds remaining in the half.
In the second half, the 49ers came out strong, with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo leading a drive that culminated in a 25-yard field goal by Gould. The Rams responded with a field goal of their own, but the 49ers took their first lead of the game with a 40-yard field goal by Gould late in the third quarter.
The Rams tied the game with just over two minutes remaining, setting up a thrilling finish. However, both teams were unable to score in the final minutes, and the game ultimately ended in a tie.
The tie was the first in the NFL since 2016, and marked just the 25th tie in NFL history. Both teams will now look to regroup and prepare for their next games, with the Rams hosting the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football and the 49ers traveling to face the Arizona Cardinals.
