Carson Wentz Leads the Rams to the NFC’s 6th Seed With a 21–20 Win Over the 49ers

Puka Nacua (17) of the Los Angeles Rams catches a touchdown against Charvarius Ward (7) of the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter during a game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Jan. 7, 2024. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

SANTA CLARA, Calif.—Carson Wentz threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score to lead the Los Angeles Rams to a 21–20 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 7, in a game filled with backups.

Wentz scored on a 12-yard run with 4:56 to play and then converted a 2-point conversion pass to Tutu Atwell to give the Rams (10–7) a 21–20 lead.