St. Louis Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein (4) is congratulated by Johnny Hekker, left, after making a 54-yard field goal to defeat the San Francisco 49ers 16-13 in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis. Running past are Rams' Matthew Mulligan (82) and Tim Barnes (61). (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Rams edge 49ers 16-13 in overtime
St. Louis Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein (4) is congratulated by Johnny Hekker, left, after making a 54-yard field goal to defeat the San Francisco 49ers 16-13 in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis. Running past are Rams' Matthew Mulligan (82) and Tim Barnes (61). (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
By By R.B. FALLSTROM
AP Sports Writer /
December 2, 2012
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Both teams kept it close to the vest in the first half with the 49ers ahead 7-0 after outgaining the Rams 113-85 and putting together one nice drive capped by Gore’s 1 yard scoring run late in the first quarter.
Zuerlein had the distance on a 58-yard attempt with 25 seconds to go in the first half, but was well wide to the right.
The Rams wore retro jerseys from their 1999 championship season, featuring yellow numbers and striping, and marked the franchise’s 75th anniversary. Several former players were introduced at halftime with fan favorites who played in St. Louis such as Isaac Bruce and Todd Lyght getting the strongest ovations.
NOTES: 49ers wide receiver Mario Manningham (shoulder) did not return after getting hurt in the fourth quarter. Harbaugh said the team ‘‘won’t know right away’’ about the severity of the injury. ... Aldon Smith’s sack late in the first half gave him an NFL-best 31½ his first two seasons, a half-sack better than Reggie White in 1985-96. ... The Rams sacked Kaepernick twice at the end of the half, including Bill Hayes’ second of the game. ...
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