SANTA CLARA, Calif.—Deebo Samuel turned a short catch into an electric 57-yard touchdown, Talanoa Hufanga returned an interception for a score and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 24–9 on Oct. 3.
Jeff Wilson Jr. also scored on a 32-yard run that gave the Niners (2–2) their seventh straight regular-season win over their in-state rivals.
The Rams (2–2) won the matchup that meant most in last season’s NFC championship game on the way to a Super Bowl title, but this meeting looked more like their recent regular-season meetings.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) of the Los Angeles Rams passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Oct. 3, 2022. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
San Francisco used a relentless defense to slow down coach Sean McVay’s offense and got enough big plays for the win….