49ers minutia minute: Examining problems at linebacker, cornerback in loss to Rams (paywall)
“What went wrong on the fake punt in the second quarter? The player on the right edge of the 49ers’ line was Conley, a 205-pound wide receiver. The Rams simply overloaded that side and the 49ers couldn’t stop the surge. It was Los Angeles’ first momentum-changing play of the game and extended a drive that ended with Williams’ touchdown catch.
The other costly special teams blunder was the Rams’ 37-yard punt return that helped set up the game-winning field goal. Mustapha whiffed on his tackle attempt as the ball landed while Tonges, who appeared to be blocked from behind, was unable to seal the outside.