49ers Bounce Back, Down Rams 37-27 on Thursday Night Football
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers looked like themselves again under the primetime lights, taking down the Los Angeles Rams 37-27 on Thursday Night Football behind sharp quarterback play and a breakout rookie performance.
Quarterback Jordan Love delivered one of his cleanest games of the season, throwing for 336 yards and two touchdowns while avoiding turnovers — something that had plagued him in recent weeks. His decisiveness and poise helped the Niners move the ball efficiently against a tough Rams front.
Rookie running back Kaleb Johnson continued his rapid ascent, exploding for 108 rushing yards and two touchdowns on just 12 carries. Johnson’s blend of speed and power kept Los Angeles off balance, and his ability to finish drives gave San Francisco the spark it’s been missing.
“We got back to playing 49er football — run it hard, play clean, and finish,” head coach Kyle Shanahan said. “Jordan was in full control, and Kaleb’s just getting better every week.”
With the win, San Francisco (2-3) stopped its skid and regained momentum heading into a crucial stretch of the season, while the Rams (3-2) were left frustrated after a tough divisional loss.
Chargers Edge Commanders 20-19 After Blocked Extra Point Seals Win
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers escaped with a dramatic 20-19 victory over the Washington Commanders on Sunday, surviving a furious late rally that came down to a single special teams play.
With the Chargers leading 20-13 late in the fourth quarter, Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels led an impressive final drive, capping it off with a scramble into the end zone from seven yards out — his second rushing touchdown of the day and part of his 122 rushing yards on the ground. That brought the Commanders within one point with just 13 seconds remaining.
But on the ensuing extra point attempt, Chargers defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo broke through the edge and got a hand on the kick, deflecting it wide and sending SoFi Stadium into chaos. The blocked PAT preserved the Chargers’ narrow one-point victory and capped a gritty defensive effort that made just enough plays when it mattered most.
“It’s all effort,” Odeyingbo said afterward, grinning. “You dream about making that kind of play — game on the line, one chance to end it. I just went for it.”
The Chargers improved to 4-1, continuing their strong start to the season and further solidifying themselves as legitimate AFC contenders, while the Commanders fell to 1-4 after another heartbreaking finish.
Texans Grind Out 19-10 Win Over Ravens in Rain-Soaked Battle
BALTIMORE (AP) — In a game defined by sideways rain, swirling wind, and muddy trenches, the Houston Texans powered past the shorthanded Baltimore Ravens 19-10 on Sunday.
With passing nearly impossible in the torrential downpour, both teams leaned heavily on the ground game. Houston’s Derrick Henry proved built for the conditions, churning out 102 rushing yards and a touchdown as the Texans controlled the clock and field position throughout the day.
The Ravens, missing several key starters — including Lamar Jackson, Roquan Smith, Marlon Humphrey, and Ronnie Stanley — struggled to generate offense. Baltimore mustered only a single touchdown drive, unable to keep up with Houston’s steady approach.
“This was old-school football,” Texans head coach David Shaw said afterward. “In weather like that, it’s about who’s willing to keep their pads low and move bodies. Derrick was built for it.”
With the win, Houston improved to 4-1, bouncing back with a gritty road victory and proving they can win even when the Texas heat gives way to Baltimore rain.
