by Nandini Sharma
After the 49ers took a 26-23 lead with a field goal in overtime, the Rams drove deep, reaching the 49ers' 11-yard line on 4th-and-1.
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With 3:41 left, the Rams had a game-tying field goal try. Instead, Coach McVay decided to go for the first down, aiming for the win.
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With the game on the line, McVay chose not to put the ball in QB Matthew Stafford's hands. Instead, a handoff to Kyren Williams up the gut.
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The result? The 49ers defense swarmed, stopping Kyren Williams cold. No first down. Game over. 49ers win.
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After the game, a visibly distraught Sean McVay admitted, "The play selection was very poor. I'm sick right now because I put our players in a (expletive) spot."
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This isn't the first time the 49ers have haunted McVay. They now hold a dominant 10-3 regular-season record against the Rams since 2019.
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With the loss coming on Thursday night, McVay gets extra time off. But for the coach, it's just more time to replay the call that cost his team a crucial win.
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