Worked off to the side during training camp and waited in vain as the 49ers sought trade partners. There was no reason for the Rams to believe they would play against Jimmy Garoppolo in a 49ers uniform this season. Last season, Rams coach Sean McVay ended a six-game losing streak against mentor Kyle Shanahan when the Rams defeated the 49ers in the NFC championship game at SoFi Stadium. In the season finale at SoFi Stadium, the Rams gave up 135 yards rushing in 31 carries in a 27-24 overtime defeat. The Rams held the 49ers to 50 yards rushing, and Garoppolo completed only 16 of 30 passes for 232 yards and two touchdowns, with an interception as the Rams won, 20-17, and advanced to Super Bowl LVI.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 02, 2022 20:33 UTC