1989 NFC Championship Game vs Rams
49ers 30, Rams 3: 442 yards and Jim Everett's "Phantom Sack".
The Rams had split their two games with San Francisco during the season, and only a dramatic comeback by San Francisco on a Monday night game had prevented LA from sweeping the series. But in this game, the 49ers crushed the Rams with 442 total yards and held the ball for 39:48.
Quick Facts
- Result
- San Francisco 49ers 30, Los Angeles Rams 3
- Playoffs
- 1989–90 NFL playoffs
- Rams total yards
- 156
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Background
LA finished the game with just 156 yards, with only 26 on the ground, and quarterback Jim Everett, who threw for 4,310 yards and 29 touchdowns during the season, completed only 16 of 36 passes for 141 yards and was intercepted three times. Everett was reportedly "shellshocked" from the numerous times he was sacked and hit, reaching a low point in the game on a play in which he fell down in the pocket in anticipation of a sack before any San Francisco defenders reached him (infamously known as Everett's "Phantom Sack").
Los Angeles took advantage of a 31-yard punt by Barry Helton that gave them a first down at midfield, driving to the 6 in 10 plays and scoring on Mike Lansford's 23-yard field goal. However, this would be their only score.
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