It took some late-game heroics and then overtime, but the 49

It took some late-game heroics and then overtime, but the 49ers earned a 27-24 comeback victory over the Rams on Sunday to send themselves to the NFL playoffs.Ninersquarterback Jimmy Garoppolo got the start despite being listed as questionable John O'Korn Jersey with a torn ligament in his thumb. And coach Kyle Shanahan didn't shy away from using him; Garoppolo threw the ball 32 times, completing 23,for 316 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. His throwing helped San Francisco overcome a 17-0 first-half deficit.MORE: As impre sive as the injured Garoppolo was, Deebo Samuel had the best all-around game of anyone on the field. The San Francisco wide receiver proved to be a triple threat as he threw a 24-yard touchdown pa s, had eight carries for 45 yards and a touchdown and added four catches for 95 yards.It was a big game for rookies too, as San Francisco wideout Jauan Jennings hauled in two touchdown pa ses and defensive back Ambry Thomas picked off Matt Stafford in overtime to end the game.NFL DRAFT 2022:Stafford started off hot, completing 15 of 16 first-half pa ses, but he cooled down in the second half. All told, he finished with 238 yards pa sing, three touchdowns and two interceptions. He wassacked five times.Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp fell 29 yards short of breaking Calvin Johnson's single-season receiving yards record, though he still had an impre sive seven catches for 118 yards and a touchdown.Even with the lo s, the Rams (12-5) made the playoffs. They enter them the No. 4 seed in the NFC and will face division rival Arizona. The 49ers (10 Chase Winovich Jersey -7) enter as the No. 6seed after beating the Rams for the sixth straight time. They will take on the Cowboys on the road.Sporting News trackedthe live score, updates and highlights from this pivotal NFC West showdown in the final week of the regular season. Read below for complete coverage.MORE: 49ers vs. Rams scoreQ1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT F 49ers 03147327Rams 3140702449ers vs. Rams live updates, highlights from Week 18FINAL: 49ers 27, Rams 24 7:37 p.m.: INTERCEPTION 49ers. Rookie Ambry Thomas picks off Stafford to end the game and send the 49ers to the playoffs for the first time in two years. The 49ers came back from down 17-0.7:35 p.m.: The two-minute warning has arrived. First-and-10 for the Rams from their 38. A field goal ends the game in a tie and sends both teams to the playoffs. A touchdown on this drive wins it for the Rams and eliminates the 49ers from playoff contention.7:33 p.m.: On third-and-10, Stafford's pa s falls incomplete intended for Kupp. But the 49ers are called for defensive pa s interference. Gives the Rams a new set of downs and moes them up to their own 25 with 2:27 left.7:29 p.m.: FIELD GOAL 49ers. The 24-yarder from Gould is good and the 49ers take a late lead with 2:45 left. But, because it was a field goal, the Rams have a chance to answer. 49ers 27, Rams 24 as the Rams need some big things to happen.7:27 p.m.: Garoppolo hits Kittle but it only gains a yard on third down. Now fourth-and-goal from the 6. Robbie Gould comes out to kick a 24 yard field goal for the Niners to give them the lead.7:24 p.m.: It's Juaun Jennings again as Garoppolo connects with him for the sixth time as they convert on third down for 9 yards. First-and-goal upcoming from the 8 for the Niners.7:23 p.m.: The Rams now take a Jake Butt Jersey timeout as well without San Francisco even running a play.7:22 p.m.: The 49ers take a timeout with 5:13 left. It's third-and-3 from the LA 17 upcoming for San Francisco. A touchdown wins the game but a field goal gives the Rams a chance to score.7:21 p.m.: Jauan Jennings' big day continues as Garoppolo finds him for 34 yards on third down and the 49ers are now at the LA 22 with 6:28 left.7:20 p.m.: On second-and-12, the 49ers pick up 6. Now third-and-6 from their own 42 for San Francisco.7:16 p.m.: After Garoppolo's first down pa s falls incomplete, he hands it off to Samuel on second down who takes it for 13 yards. Now first-and-10 from their own 38 upcoming for the 49ers.7:13 p.m.: The 49ers get the ball first in overtime after winning the coin to s. If they score a touchdown, they win and make the playoffs.End fourth quarter: Rams 24, 49ers 247:11 p.m.: Stafford issacked as the clock ticks away and overtime awaits.7:09 p.m.: Stafford immediately hits Higbee for 12 yards to the LA 37 as the Rams call timeout with 18 seconds left. Their second timeout of the half.7:07 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN 49ers. Garoppolo finds Jauan Jennings wide open for Jennings' second score of the game, this one from 14 yards out. 49ers 24, Rams 24 with 26 seconds left after going 88 yards in five plays.TOUCHDOWN 49ERS. TIE GAME IN LA!: on FOX: NFL app NFL (@NFL) 7:05 p.m.: Garoppolo with two impre sive throws on that drive of 21 and 55 yards. Let's see if the 49ers can punch it in here. First-and-5 from the LA 14 upcoming following an offsides call against the Rams.Deebo puts the 49ers deep into Rams territory!: on FOX: NFL app NFL (@NFL) 7:04 p.m.: Garoppolo spikes the ball with 34 seconds left after hitting Deebo Samuel for Jordan Brewer Jersey 55 yards. Now first-and-5 from the LA 14 for the 49ers and the Rams call a timeout.7:01 p.m.: On third-and-7, the 49ers defense holds for a stop. Denard Robinson Jersey Now fourth-and-5 from their 45 and they'll punt it away. The 49ers take over from their own 12 with 1:27 and 1 timeout remaining.6:59 p.m.: The Niners do indeed punt it away and the Rams take over at their own 40 with 1:50 left in the game.6:55 p.m.: On third-and-10 with 1:57 left, Garoppolo is sacked. The clock stops and the Niners will likely punt it away from their own 17.6:51 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN RAMS. Cooper Kupp's big game continues. He hauls in the 4-yard pa s on third-and-goal as the Rams retake the lead with 2:29 left in the game. Rams 24, 49ers 17 as the 49ers are looking to get back in this game late.. is simply unfair. up by 7 with 2:29 to go! : on FOX: NFL app NFL (@NFL) 6:49 p.m.: The Rams are continuing to impose their will on this drive. Los Angeles now at the 9 yard line following a 14 yard run by Sony Michel.6:47 p.m.: On third-and-6, Stafford backpedals and hits Kupp for 30 yards. The Rams now at the San Francisco 40 but Stafford comes up limping.6:45 p.m.: Cooper Kupp carries the ball for 19 yards