
The San Francisco 49ers faced a must-win game on Thursday Night Football against the Los Angeles Rams, but the problems that have plagued the 49ers offense throughout the season came back and cost them in a 12-6 loss. Like so many other occasions in what will likely be a 2024 season to forget, the 49ers offense failed to punch the football into the end zone and capitalize on big play opportunities.
One of the most significant missed opportunities came when wide receiver Deebo Samuel dropped a pass that could have gone for a touchdown. Quarterback Brock Purdy hit Samuel in stride, and Samuel would have had the chance to run in to the end zone.