5 Takeaways From the Rams' 20-17 NFC Championship Win Over the 49ers
What are the main takeaways we learned from the Rams' NFC Championship win over the 49ers?
The Los Angeles Rams battled back from a two-score deficit in the fourth quarter Sunday night at SoFi Stadium to dethrone the San Francisco 49ers by the score of 20-17 and advance to Super Bowl LVI.
After surrendering a losing effort in each of their last six meetings against their division rival, the Rams ultimately came through when the stakes were heightened en route to clinching a Super Bowl berth.
Here are five key takeaways from the Rams' come from behind win over the 49ers:
1. Matthew Stafford shows why the Rams traded for him
2. Eric Weddle has surpassed expectations, providing an impact on the backend
3. Cooper Kupp and Odell Beckham Jr. continue to break free throughout the postseason
4. Sean McVay's timeout usage is walking a fine line
5. Kendall Blanton is becoming a known commodity in the playoffs
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