Forcing three fumbles and blocking a punt while getting three touchdown passes from Steve Young, San Francisco overwhelmed bumbling St. Louis.
The 49ers (5-1) scored 20 points off the miscues en route to their fifth straight win overall and 15th in a row over the Rams, who haven’t beaten San Francisco since 1990.
“I think they were frustrated before they got here. They were tired of people saying how many times we beat ’em. I think that showed when things started going our way and some of them lost their composure,” said 49ers linebacker Lee Woodall, referring to several pushing and shoving episodes between the teams.
The Rams (2-4) were virtually lifeless on offense, unraveling after Bryant Young ended their first possession by sacking Tony Banks and forcing a fumble, the ninth by Banks in four games against the 49ers.
“I might have been too gun-shy out there today,” Banks said. “Their pass rush was just awesome. They blew through our line and nailed me.”
