Saturday, December 21, 2019

Last-Second Field Goal Sends Niners Past Rams; LA Eliminated From Playoff Contention; Vikings Clinch Playoff Berth

At Santa Clara, California:

Robbie Gould kicked the game-winning 33-yard field goal as time expired on Saturday night as the San Francisco 49ers (12-3) defeated the visiting Los Angeles Rams (8-7) 34-31 to keep their chances of clinching the NFC's top seed for the upcoming playoffs alive.

The defeat eliminated the defending NFC champions from playoff contention; as a consequence, the Minnesota Vikings locked up a playoff berth.

The game-winning kick became reality as Niners quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo threw key pass completions as San Francisco converted two 3rd-and-16 situations for first downs.

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