The 49ers played the Los Angeles Rams to an ugly one-point heartbreak of defeat by one point. The 27-24 loss was not from one decisive play by the opposition, but rather because the Niners were letting go of the match near the end. Little did they know they were entering a parade of what could be worse pitfalls on their way. A series of coaching decisions and execution errors spoiled what was shaping up as a potential victory. Fans wondered in frustration how the game flipped from a confident win to a lost lead.
Lost Opportunities and Expensive Mistakes
But it was clear early that the Niners had their opportunities. Jennings shone brightly at receiver with 11 catches and 175 yards, including three touchdowns. His output is so impressive, more so when the team needed that one guy to step up. Then came the one frustration with young Ronnie Ball, who dropped a pass that could have been the game on a drive for the win. Such moments explain how small mistakes lead to massive implications in close games. It’s a bitter truth that everyone in football circles always learns the hard way.
And head coach Kyle Shanahan’s decisions also lost him this game. His favoritism toward experienced players at the cost of the younger, more dynamic talent seemed to ultimately cost him in this game. The expensive choice made during the game through the use of Campbell as a starting player came back to haunt him because he had a terrible game. Little things like the pass interference call against Campbell simply went under his commentary.
Special Teams Issues
Special teams are an ongoing problem for the 49ers. It was glaringly obvious in this game. Brian Schneider’s unit was responsible for a fake punt attempt by the Rams and a 37-yard punt return that made all the difference in the momentum of the game. Those mistakes at the wrong times not only cost a team points but also allowed it to convert ways that game would later change into an outcome that favored the Rams. Special teams are usually underrated. However, they’ve been the deciding cause of winning for a team or losing one.
The defense was not without their struggles either. The secondary gave up 93 yards to Rams receiver Tutu Atwell. Let that sink in; that’s just unacceptable in a game like this one. The running defense allowed obvious critical conversion plays by Kyren Williams, which spread drives for scores. The defensive lapses can just be so troubling and frankly leave fans head-shaking over the staggering illogicality of them. The Niners must straighten themselves out and ensure to tighten up things in their defense to avoid the possibility of meeting similar pitfalls.
Conclusion
The 49ers need to take positives from this defeat as they reflect on this defeat. An error is painful, but it can also be a good teacher. The coaching staff needs to go over decisions and players’ performances and learn from them; in this case, get correct adjustments for the future. Fans still believe the team will emerge stronger and more focused from this adversity. They need the Niners to make a big performance against the New England Patriots in their next game, which will spark up their season. Maybe they could turn it around, though.
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