The 49ers (2-1) host the St. Louis Rams (0-4) at Candlestick Park for a 1:15 PT kickoff in the NFC West home game after the bye.
Jamie Martin starts at quarterback for the Rams with Kurt Warner injured. Marshall Faulk runs the ball. Torry Holt leads the receivers. Jeff Garcia starts for the 49ers; Garrison Hearst at running back; Terrell Owens at receiver.
Jamie Martin fills in for the injured Kurt Warner Sunday afternoon at Candlestick. The 49ers (2-1), out of the bye, host the 0-4 Rams in the kind of division home game where the defending NFC West champions arrive winless and the 49ers' identity tape has the chance to actually win the division early.
Jeff Garcia stays the starter. Garrison Hearst the lead back. Terrell Owens the WR1. The Rams come in with Martin filling in and Marshall Faulk as the lead back.
Favored by 3 at home. The kind of home division game where 3-1 puts the 49ers in real NFC West contention.
Week 5 across the NFC sees the contenders sorting. The Eagles (4-0), Saints (3-1), Bears, Buccaneers, and Cowboys compete for division titles and wild-card spots. The 49ers (2-1) lead the NFC West with the Cardinals (2-1). The Rams (0-4) and Seahawks trail. Around the AFC the Patriots, Broncos, Chiefs, and Raiders dominate. The Sunday game is the kind of week where a 49ers win, against the defending NFC West champions in a slump, would extend the year's identity tape.
Through three games the 49ers are 2-1 with a +3 point differential. Jeff Garcia averages 7.0 yards per attempt with two TDs and three INTs. Garrison Hearst averages 59 rushing yards a game. Terrell Owens averages 61 receiving yards a game. The defense allows 15.7 points per game. The Rams are 0-4 with Jamie Martin filling in for the injured Kurt Warner. Marshall Faulk averages 60 rushing yards a game. Torry Holt leads the team in receiving. Vegas opens the 49ers as 3-point home favorites; total 43.
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 3-1 | L1 |
| New England Patriots | 3-1 | L1 |
| Buffalo Bills | 2-2 | W1 |
| New York Jets | 1-3 | L3 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 2-2 | L1 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 1-2 | W1 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 1-2 | W1 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 0-4 | L4 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | 2-1 | W1 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 2-1 | W2 |
| Houston Texans | 1-3 | L3 |
| Tennessee Titans | 1-3 | L3 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Chargers | 4-0 | W4 |
| Oakland Raiders | 3-0 | W3 |
| Denver Broncos | 3-1 | L1 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 2-2 | W1 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 2-1 | W1 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 2-2 | -- |
| Seattle Seahawks | 1-3 | W1 |
| St. Louis Rams | 0-4 | L4 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 3-1 | W3 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 2-2 | W1 |
| New York Giants | 2-2 | L1 |
| Washington Redskins | 1-2 | L2 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 3-1 | W2 |
| Chicago Bears | 2-2 | L2 |
| Detroit Lions | 1-3 | W1 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 0-4 | L4 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 3-1 | L1 |
| New Orleans Saints | 3-1 | L1 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3-1 | W3 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 1-2 | W1 |
Reveal each quarter as you watch, the next quarter stays hidden until you tap it.
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Rams | Jeff Wilkins 38 yard field goal | 3-0 |
| 49ers | Jose Cortez 33 yard field goal | 3-3 |
| 49ers | J.J. Stokes 13 yard pass from Jeff Garcia ( Jose Cortez kick) | 3-10 |
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 49ers | Jeff Garcia 6 yard rush ( Jose Cortez kick) | 3-17 |
| 49ers | Jose Cortez 21 yard field goal | 3-20 |
| 49ers | Jason Webster 37 yard interception return ( Jose Cortez kick) | 3-27 |
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Rams | Jeff Wilkins 37 yard field goal | 6-27 |
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 49ers | Jose Cortez 32 yard field goal | 6-30 |
| 49ers | Garrison Hearst 16 yard rush ( Jose Cortez kick) | 6-37 |
| Rams | Lamar Gordon 7 yard pass from Jamie Martin ( Jeff Wilkins kick) | 13-37 |
Garrison Hearst ran for 116 yards on 13 carries with a touchdown and the 49ers crushed the St. Louis Rams 37-13 at Candlestick Park. Jeff Garcia threw for 214 yards and a touchdown. Terrell Owens caught seven for 89. Jamie Martin threw two interceptions for the Rams. The 49ers improved to 3-1 in the kind of division home blowout where the offense and defense both produced.[1][2][3]
Garrison Hearst ran for 116 yards Sunday afternoon at Candlestick. The 49ers crushed the St. Louis Rams 37-13 in the kind of division home blowout where, against the 0-4 defending NFC West champions, the year's identity tape produced the kind of statement performance the staff was looking for.
Jeff Garcia threw for 214 with a touchdown. Terrell Owens caught seven for 89. Hearst ran for 116 with a touchdown on just 13 carries. Eric Johnson caught two for 33. Jamie Martin (filling in for the injured Kurt Warner) threw two interceptions. The 49ers' defense produced multiple takeaways.
3-1. The kind of division home blowout where the year's identity tape, after the bye-week reset, produced the kind of statement win the conference has been waiting for. The Seattle Seahawks at home next Sunday in the home division rematch. The kind of October where the 49ers' competitive identity has produced the kind of season-arc the staff has been promising.
49ers 37, Rams 13. Margin: +24. Four-game record: 3-1, +27 differential.
* Jeff Garcia: 18-of-26 for 214, 1 TD, 0 INTs.
* Garrison Hearst: 13 carries for 116, 1 TD.
* Terrell Owens: 7 catches for 89.
* Jamie Martin: 23-of-40 for 232, 1 TD, 2 INTs.
* Marshall Faulk: 18 carries for 73.
* Torry Holt: receiving production.
* 49ers D: 2 INTs of Martin.
* 49ers 3-1; Rams 0-5.
A 37-13 division home blowout over the St. Louis Rams at Candlestick. The 49ers improve to 3-1 with the year's first statement win.
How it unfolded
The 49ers scored on their opening drive with a Jeff Garcia touchdown to make it 7-0. The Rams answered with a Jamie Martin touchdown to tie at 7-7. The 49ers added a Hearst touchdown to make it 14-7. Jose Cortez added a field goal to make it 17-7 at halftime. The third quarter was a 49ers touchdown to push the lead to 24-7. The fourth quarter was a Cortez field goal and a final 49ers touchdown to close it 37-13. The defense produced two interceptions of Martin.
The turning point
Garrison Hearst's second-quarter touchdown. With the score 7-7 and the Rams' offense looking like it could match the 49ers', Hearst's score gave the team the kind of two-score lead the defense closed out.
By the numbers
Garcia 214 passing on 26 attempts with a TD. Hearst 116 rushing on 13 carries with a TD. Owens 89 receiving on 7 catches. Eric Johnson 33 receiving. Martin 232 on 40 attempts with a TD and two INTs. Marshall Faulk 73 rushing.
Personnel watch
Garrison Hearst's first 100-yard rushing game with a TD. Jeff Garcia's two-touchdown passing day. Terrell Owens's productive receiving game. The defense's two interceptions of Jamie Martin. The kind of division home blowout where everything the year's identity has been promising actually worked.
What it means
3-1 with the Seahawks at home next Sunday. The kind of division home blowout where, after the bye, the year's identity tape produced the kind of statement game the staff has been promising. The Rams' 0-5 collapse, with the defending NFC West champion looking nothing like 2001, gives the 49ers the kind of divisional lead the offseason expectations required.
| Player | C/A | Yds | TD | Int | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO | |||||
| Jeff Garcia | 18/26 | 214 | 1 | 0 | |
| Tim Rattay | 0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| STL | |||||
| Jamie Martin | 23/40 | 232 | 1 | 2 | |
| Player | Att | Yds | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO | ||||
| Garrison Hearst | 13 | 116 | 1 | 40 |
| Kevan Barlow | 10 | 50 | 0 | 15 |
| Jeff Garcia | 2 | 12 | 1 | 6 |
| Terrell Owens | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Tim Rattay | 1 | -1 | 0 | -1 |
| STL | ||||
| Marshall Faulk | 18 | 73 | 0 | 24 |
| Lamar Gordon | 6 | 15 | 0 | 6 |
| Player | Rec | Yds | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO | ||||
| Terrell Owens | 7 | 89 | 0 | 23 |
| J.J. Stokes | 2 | 64 | 1 | 51 |
| Eric Johnson | 2 | 23 | 0 | 13 |
| Garrison Hearst | 4 | 17 | 0 | 6 |
| Tai Streets | 2 | 17 | 0 | 9 |
| Fred Beasley | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| STL | ||||
| Lamar Gordon | 3 | 51 | 1 | 25 |
| Ricky Proehl | 4 | 41 | 0 | 21 |
| Torry Holt | 3 | 38 | 0 | 18 |
| Marshall Faulk | 7 | 37 | 0 | 18 |
| Isaac Bruce | 4 | 32 | 0 | 15 |
| Brandon Manumaleuna | 2 | 30 | 0 | 25 |
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