Rams rally to take down 49ers 20-17 for NFC title, advance to Super Bowl LVI
ByKelli Dugan, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
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Los Angeles Rams: What You Need to Know (NCD)
ByKelli Dugan, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams snapped a six-game losing streak to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, clinching the NFC Championship title and advancing to Super Bowl LVI.
Despite trailing 17-7 to start the fourth quarter, the Rams scored 13 unanswered points to secure their first Super Bowl bid since 2018, when they were defeated by the New England Patriots.
With just under seven minutes to play, the Rams tied the game at 17, and kicker Matt Gay nailed a 30-yard field goal to take the lead with only 1:46 remaining on the clock.
The Rams last won the Super Bowl in 2000, and will face the Cincinnati Bengals at home on Feb 13 in Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium.
2022 NFC Championship Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke, middle, holds up the George Halas trophy after the Rams defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams won 20-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (Elaine Thompson/AP)
2022 NFC Championship Los Angeles Rams' Van Jefferson, left, and Ben Skowronek celebrate after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams won 20-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (Elaine Thompson/AP)
2022 NFC Championship San Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo scrambles during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams won 20-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (Mark J. Terrill/AP)
2022 NFC Championship San Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo, right, throws a pass that is intercepted during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)
2022 NFC Championship San Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo walks off the field after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams won 20-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn) (Jed Jacobsohn/AP)
2022 NFC Championship Game Los Angeles Rams' Ben Skowronek can't catch a pass in the end zone during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn) (Jed Jacobsohn/AP)
2022 NFC Championship Game San Francisco 49ers' Elijah Mitchell, top, is stopped by Los Angeles Rams' Nick Scott during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn) (Jed Jacobsohn/AP)
2022 NFC Championship Game The Chainsmokers perform during halftime of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (Elaine Thompson/AP)
2022 NFC Championship Game San Francisco 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk is stopped during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (Elaine Thompson/AP)
2022 NFC Championship Game The Chainsmokers perform during halftime of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (Elaine Thompson/AP)
2022 NFC Championship Game San Francisco 49ers' Ambry Thomas, bottom, stops Los Angeles Rams' Odell Beckham Jr. during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (Mark J. Terrill/AP)
2022 NFC Championship Game Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford throws as he is hit during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)
2022 NFC Championship Game San Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo throws during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (Mark J. Terrill/AP)
2022 NFC Championship Game San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel, right, cannot catch a pass after being hit by Los Angeles Rams' Nick Scott during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)
2022 NFC Championship Game San Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo, top, throws the ball as he is being hit during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn) (Jed Jacobsohn/AP)
2022 NFC Championship Game San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle can't catch a pass during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (Elaine Thompson/AP)
2022 NFC Championship Game San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, right, argues a call during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (Elaine Thompson/AP)
2022 NFC Championship Game Los Angeles Rams' Kendall Blanton, middle, is tackled between San Francisco 49ers' Ambry Thomas, bottom, and Azeez Al-Shaair during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (Elaine Thompson/AP)
2022 NFC Championship Game Los Angeles Rams' Cooper Kupp reacts after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (Mark J. Terrill/AP)
2022 NFC Championship Game San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel, bottom, dives into the end zone in front of Los Angeles Rams' Jalen Ramsey (5) for a touchdown during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)
2022 NFC Championship Game Los Angeles Rams' Cooper Kupp (10) catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers' Jaquiski Tartt during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (Mark J. Terrill/AP)
2022 NFC Championship Game Los Angeles Rams' Cooper Kupp, right, catches a pass during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)
2022 NFC Championship Game San Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo (10) tries to get away from Los Angeles Rams' Leonard Floyd (54) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)
2022 NFC Championship Game San Francisco 49ers' Jimmie Ward (1) celebrates with teammates after an interception during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (Elaine Thompson/AP)
2022 NFC Championship Game Fans cheer during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (Elaine Thompson/AP)
2022 NFC Championship Game San Francisco 49ers' Robbie Gould (9) kicks a field goal during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (Mark J. Terrill/AP)
