JANUARY 31, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 5-6 · 4TH IN NFC WEST
5-6 · 4TH IN NFC WEST
Next Game at Bills · Mon 1:20AM
SF +6.0 TOTAL 44.5
Thompson: After another 49ers big-game collapse, it's time for a long look in the mirror Once again, the 49ers had a 10-point fourth-quarter lead with so much at stake. Once again, their play dropped at the worst possible time.
Kurtenbach: Deebo Samuel deserved better The 49ers’ do-it-all offensive weapon was incredible, again, against the Rams in the NFC Championship Game, capping an end-of-season stretch...
JANUARY 31, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Jaquiski Tartt drops opportunity against Rams to send 49ers to Super Bowl LVI Jaquiski Tartt thought the 49ers were headed to the Super Bowl when a pass by Matthew Stafford floated right into his hands ... until he dro...
JANUARY 31, 2022 • LATIMES.COM
'I'm gonna be sick watching the tape': The 49ers defense failed in its NFC title loss at L.A. The 49ers couldn't get off the field for a multitude of reasons in their NFC title game loss to the Rams. Third down was especially brutal.
JANUARY 31, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Kawakami: 'Just think about the good things' — the emotional end of the 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo era Kyle Shanahan on Garoppolo: "Jimmy has battled his ass off. He battled today. He did some unbelievable things today. I love coaching Jimmy."
JANUARY 31, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Matt Stafford, L.A. Rams execute when it matters most
The Rams' star players and supporting cast both stepped up to finally beat the 49ers and advance to Super Bowl LVI, Eric D. Williams writes.JANUARY 31, 2022
Last man to leave: 49ers season ends with Deebo Samuel refusing to believe it's over The 2021 49ers will be known as, in George Kittle’s words, the “gritty, salty” squad that kept going after its 2-4 start.
JANUARY 31, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Photos: Rams secure Super Bowl berth by beating 49ers for NFC title Photos from the Rams' 20-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game at SoFi Stadium on Sunday.
JANUARY 31, 2022 • LATIMES.COM
Jalen Ramsey on defense's performance vs. 49ers in NFC Championship, advancing to Super Bowl LVI Rams DB Jalen Ramsey talks about the defense's performance in Sunday's 20-17 NFC Championship victory over the 49ers and how it feels to be...
JANUARY 31, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
'It looks bad': 49ers' Fred Warner apologizes for decking Rams QB Matthew Stafford from behind San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner left himself open to criticism — and he...
JANUARY 31, 2022 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
Matthew Stafford on emotions after NFC Championship, game-winning drive vs. 49ers Rams QB Matthew Stafford discusses his reaction to winning the NFC Championship and advancing to Super Bowl LVI and how his approach to Sund...
JANUARY 31, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
Super Bowl 2022 picks: Predictions for Bengals-Rams
The Bengals keep winning as the underdog, but Geoff Schwartz says that will end in Super Bowl LVI as the Rams win at home.JANUARY 31, 2022
Sean McVay reacts to Rams' win over 49ers in NFC Championship Rams head coach Sean McVay discusses the team's 20-17 win over the 49ers on Sunday in the NFC Championship game at SoFi Stadium, including Q...
JANUARY 31, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
NFL stars react to Rams' win in FOX Sports' Live Tailgate
The NFC Championship was a nail-biter, and our Live Tailgate enjoyed every twist and turn of the Rams' win.JANUARY 31, 2022
Super Bowl 2022: Bengals-Rams a clash of opportunists
The Bengals and Rams earned their Super Bowl berths by taking advantage of their opportunities, Martin Rogers writes.JANUARY 31, 2022
'You've got to be glad it happened': Here's what Jimmy Garoppolo said after 49ers loss to Rams 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo talked about what might have been his last game with the team on Sunday after falling to the Rams.
JANUARY 31, 2022 • BOSTON.COM
Nick Bosa - Nabs 1.5 sacks in NFCCG loss Bosa recorded six tackles (four solo) and 1.5 sacks in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Rams.
Impact Bosa turned in a stellar bounce-back campaign after missing the majority of his sophomore season due to a torn ACL. The 24-year-old phenom finished with 52 tackles (40 solo), 15.5 sacks and four forced fumbles across 17 games, putting himself in the conversation for NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Bosa now will enter the final year of his rookie contract, and he should be in line for a big payday even if he simply replicates this season's dominant results.
JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Samuel, Garoppolo, Kittle, Williams React to 'Tough' Loss in NFC Championship Deebo Samuel, Jimmy Garoppolo, George Kittle and Trent Williams discussed the emotions in the 49ers locker room following a heartbreaking lo...
JANUARY 31, 2022 • 49ERS.COM
Bosa, Warner, Tartt, Ward: 'We Left a Lot of Plays Out on the Field' Nick Bosa, Fred Warner, Jaquiski Tartt and Jimmie Ward reacted to the 49ers 20-17 loss in the NFC Championship Game and discussed how proud...
JANUARY 31, 2022 • 49ERS.COM
Brandon Aiyuk - Sees eight targets to close out '21 Aiyuk hauled in four of eight targets for 69 yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Rams.
Impact Aiyuk bounced back from a zero-touch outing in the 49ers' win over the Packers in the divisional round, finishing first in targets and second in receiving behind Deebo Samuel (4-72-1). The 23-year-old finished the regular season with roughly the same amount of production (843 combined yards and five TDs) as we saw in his rookie year (825 combined yards and seven TDs). It is worth noting that a good portion of those stats came in the second half after he worked his way out of Kyle Shanahan's doghouse to begin the year. Deebo Samuel and George Kittle are the proven superstars on this offense, but Aiyuk has the YAC ability to post some meaningful fantasy lines in 2022 if he can carry over his late-season momentum, especially if Trey Lance takes over as starting quarterback and opens up what was a limited game plan under Jimmy Garoppolo.
JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rams rally past 49ers to win NFC championship, reach Super Bowl for second time in four seasons The Rams overcame a 10-point second-half deficit to beat the 49ers 20-17. LA will face the Bengals in the Super Bowl in their own stadium on...
JANUARY 31, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
What's next for Jimmy Garoppolo after 'a roller coaster' of a season? Following a gut-wrenching 20-17 loss to the Rams, which ended on a desperation interception, the questions now turn to Jimmy G's future with...
JANUARY 31, 2022 • NFL.COM
OBJ comforts Deebo Samuel after NFC Championship Game Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. comforts San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel after the 2021 NFC Championship Ga...
JANUARY 31, 2022 • NFL.COM
49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo, Kyle Shanahan open up on QB's uncertain future after loss to Rams The San Francisco signal-caller is certainly going to be the subject of trade rumors throughout the offseason.
JANUARY 31, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
