San Francisco 49ers @ Los Angeles Rams Week 3 Live Blog

INGLEWOOD – This is the live blog for the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 3 road game against the Los Angeles Rams. I will be updating it regularly with information and analysis from the Rams press box.

11:55 Here are the 49ers’ inactive players: George Kittle, Deebo Samuel, Darrell Luter Jr., Tatum Bethune, Ben Bartch, Joshua Dobbs.

11:56 It will be interesting to see how the 49ers run with Kittle. As we’ve seen over the last two weeks, they can run well without Christian McCaffrey, even though he’s the best running back in the NFL. And that’s because Jordan Mason is also excellent and George Kittle is a top-notch blocking tight end. Having him at the point of attack helps any running back. Will Mason have as much room to run without Kittle creating space?

11:57 In the passing game, it will be interesting to see how Kyle Shanahan distributes passes with Deebo Samuel and Kittle both out. Brandon Aiyuk can be expected to step in and carry the load considering he just got a contract extension worth $30 million per season. But he held out all offseason and may not be at his best yet. Unlike Jauan Jennings, who has been absolutely focused since the start of the playoffs last season. I expect Jennings to lead the 49ers in passes and catches today with Aiyuk complementing him. I also expect the 49ers to run the ball a lot more than they throw it, simply because the Rams run defense is terrible.

1:23 The Rams win the coin toss and forfeit. The 49ers receive the opening kickoff.

FIRST QUARTER

1:32 On 1st and 10 at the Rams’ 13-yard line, Brock Purdy fakes a pitch to Isaac Guerendo, quickly looks left to Aiyuk, then turns right again and hits a completely free Jauan Jennings in the end zone. Jordan Mason had 31 yards from the line of scrimmage on 5 touches on this drive.

49ers 7, Rams 0.

1:37 On 3rd and 2 from the Rams’ 38-yard line, Nick Bosa runs over Matthew Stafford in the pocket, Stafford runs to the left and throws the ball into the void. And the Rams are at 3 and out. After the punt, the 49ers take over at their 26-yard line.

1:56 On third down and goal from the 4, Purdy runs left and throws his second touchdown pass of the game to Jennings. Purdy is playing so well and Jennings continues to play better than Brandon Aiyuk, who is extremely overpaid.

49ers 14, Rams 0.

SECOND QUARTER

2:08 On 1st and 20 on the Rams’ 45-yard line, Javon Hargrave sacks Stafford. The Rams punt a few plays later. They are truly awful. After the punt, the 49ers take over at their 20-yard line.

2:15 On 3rd and 4 from the 49ers 40-yard line, Aiyuk throws a pass to Brandon Aiyuk, but it is intercepted by Tre’Davius ​​White. Aiyuk just doesn’t look fast. After the punt, the Rams take over at their 13-yard line.

2:34 On 2nd and 8 at the 49ers 14-yard line, Stafford throws a touchdown pass over the middle to running back Kyren Williams, who front flips over Talanoa Hufanga and into the end zone. That was an 87-yard touchdown drive. The 49ers get the ball back with 1:52 and two timeouts remaining.

49ers 14, Rams 7.

2:44 On 1st and 10 from the 49ers 41, Trent Williams leaves the game with leg cramps. A few plays later, Colton McKivitz allows a sack that strips the ball from Byron Young and the Rams recover.

2:47 Maliek Collins sacks Stafford on the first play of the series and the Rams jump out to a three-point lead as the first half ends. They get the ball to start the second half.

THIRD QUARTER

3:04 On 3rd and 5 from the halfway line, Ji’Ayir Brown intercepts a pass intended for Colby Parkinson. After the punt, the 49ers take over at their 9. Trent Williams is back on the field.

3:14 3rd and 5 from the Rams 31, Jauan Jennings runs an out-and-up and catches his third touchdown pass of the game. He is undoubtedly the best wide receiver on the team. The 49ers are so much better when they aren’t constantly forcing the ball to Deebo Samuel.

49ers 21, Rams 7.

3:28 On the first attempt and goal from the 2, Kyren Williams storms past Fred Warner and scores his second touchdown. Isaac Yiadom committed a 48-yard pass interference penalty on this drive and Charvarius Ward left the game due to injury.

49ers 21, Rams 14.

FOURTH QUARTER

3:46 On 3rd and 1 from the Rams 7, Mason loses a yard. Then Jake Moody makes a 26-yard field goal and puts the 49ers ahead by 10 points. Jennings currently has

49ers 24, Rams 14.

4:02 On third down from the 15-yard line, Stafford throws a pass out of bounds and then the Rams kick a field goal to cut the 49ers lead to 7 with 6:15 minutes left.

49ers 24, Rams 17.

4:10 on 3rd and 8 from the Rams 40-yard line, Purdy gains 3 yards. Then the 49ers take their second timeout of the half to set up a 55-yard field goal attempt.

4:11 Jake Moody’s 55-yard field goal attempt misses wide left. The Rams get the ball at 45 yards with 2:43 left in the game. They have a timeout.

4:17 On 1st and 10 from the Rams’ 45-yard line, Charvarius Ward allows a 50-yard catch to Tutu Atwell. Two plays later, Kyren Williams scores his third rushing touchdown of the game. The 49ers have 1:51 left and one timeout. They have plenty of time.

4:23 On 3rd and 10 from the 49ers 43, Purdy gains 2 yards and then the 49ers punt. The Rams take over the halfway line after a 37-yard punt return by Xavier Smith.

4:28 The Rams score a field goal with 2 seconds left in the game.

49ers 24, Rams 27.

4:31 The 49ers lose. Stay tuned for their grades.