The San Francisco 49ers found a way to win yet again despite more holes on the current roster than a Star Wars plot.
Kyle Shanahan's squad captured a last-second 34-31 victory Saturday over the rival Los Angeles Rams to give it the inside track for the NFC's No. 1 playoff seed despite two losses during the previous three contests.
San Francisco's last four contests have all been hotly contested. A final play with three seconds or less on the clock decided each game—which can be emotionally and mentally draining.
The reason behind such competitive performances is rather simple: The 49ers aren't the same dominant team today that everyone saw earlier in the campaign due to injuries, adjustments by opponents and inconsistent performances.