The San Francisco 49ers just proved why they’re the underdogs with a bite worse than their bark. In a jaw-dropping Thursday night showdown, Mac Jones and the backup squad stormed into Los Angeles and absolutely demolished the Rams’ hopes in a nail-biting overtime victory.

When Underdogs Bite Back

Vegas oddsmakers had written off the 49ers, marking them as 8.5-point underdogs without their star players Brock Purdy, George Kittle, and Nick Bosa. But football isn’t played on paper, and Mac Jones was ready to make some serious noise.

The Comeback Kids

Jones, teaming up with his old Patriots buddy Kendrick Bourne, quickly silenced the critics by going up 14-0 early. The Rams tried to claw back, with Puka Nacua and Kyren Williams scoring touchdowns, but the 49ers defense had other plans.

Drama in Overtime

In a twist that would make Hollywood screenwriters jealous, the game came down to a dramatic overtime where Eddy Piñeiro’s field goal - a stunning “doink” that bounced just right - sealed the 26-23 victory. The cherry on top? The 49ers now sit alone atop the NFC West standings, proving that sometimes the underdogs have the sharpest teeth.