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Rams, 49ers turn in ugly offensive performances in Monday night punt fest

The NFL wants higher-scoring games, but for those hoping to see more offense Monday night in Santa Clara, the Rams and 49ers were simply offensive.

The Rams' offense was so bad during the team's 28-0 loss, many on social media were making jokes about sending the franchise back to St. Louis.

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After San Francisco took a 14-0 lead on touchdown runs by Carlos Hyde and Shaun Draughn in the first half, the teams combined for eight three-and-outs between the end of the second quarter and into the third quarter.