NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal 49ers-Rams Week 5 TNF Recap
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Oct 3, 2025 A thrilling overtime clash between the 49ers and Rams had fans on the edge of their seats. Mac Jones showcased his toughness, while Christian McCaffrey ran rampant against the Rams’ defense. Key fumbles from the Rams' running backs proved costly, and special teams troubles added to their woes. The chess match between coaches brought strategic adjustments and tense playcalling critiques. Ultimately, a crucial goal-line fumble changed the game's momentum and proved decisive in this nail-biting divisional showdown.
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Coaches' Chess Match
- The game played like a chess match between two coaches from the same tree, with constant adjustments and countermoves.
- Prime Vision highlighted how formations, motion, and coverage shifts dictated every pivotal sequence.
Hot Start Set The Tone
- Mac Jones started hot and the Niners immediately exploited favorable matchups, especially targeting Christian McCaffrey near goal line.
- That early efficiency forced the Rams to adjust and changed the game's flow for two quarters.
Line Play Changed The Game
- Trench play swung momentum: Niners dominated early but Rams adjusted by moving Jared Verse into A-gap.
- That schematic tweak disrupted Mac Jones' rhythm and shifted the battle in the second half.