https://x.com/ActionNetworkHQ/status/1703549808953495907?s=20Heading into Week 2’s divisional contest against the Los Angeles Rams, the San Francisco 49ers were listed as a 7.5-point favorite according to most sportsbooks.
After taking a 10-point lead with a Jake Moody field goal with 2:59 remaining in the contest, it looked like Kyle Shanahan, Brock Purdy and the 49ers were heading towards covering the number against the Rams.
Buy 49ers TicketsHowever, Matt Stafford and Sean McVay had 1:34 remaining on the clock on the final possession of the game, trailing by 10 points. While Stafford moved the ball down the field, time flew off the clock as the Rams’ chance of a late miracle faded.
With four seconds on the clock and the Rams down by 10 points, McVay made a decision that caught the attention of sports bettors, especially anyone who bet on the 49ers at -7.5 points.
With the game seemingly out of hand, McVay sent his field goal unit on the field to cut the 49ers’ lead down to seven points. As Brett Maher banged the 38-yard field goal through the goal post with the clock hitting triple zero to make the final score 30-23, the Rams’ kicker broke the hearts of the 49ers’ bettors while likely putting a smile on anyone’s face who had Rams +7.5.
Following the kick, NFL Twitter exploded with reactions. Here’s a look at what fans, analysts and bettors were saying on Sunday afternoon.
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