The San Francisco 49ers briefly held the first overall pick next April. The Cleveland Browns won their first game of the season earlier on Christmas eve — a 20-17 victory over the San Diego Chargers. With the Cleveland Browns better strength of schedule on the season, the 49ers had the inside track on the first pick by virtue of a tiebreaker. All San Francisco had to do was lose their final two games.
For most of the 49ers-Rams game, it looked like that would be the case. The Rams took a 21-7 lead in the fourth quarter, and the 49ers second half offense has been very disappointing this season.