The San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams in a 26-23 overtime thriller on Thursday Night Football, putting together a clutch fourth-down stop in the red zone to seal the deal.

It was a game of highs and lows as the 49ers came out cruising, faced some adversity, ultimately went to overtime, and figured out a way to win despite giving up 456 yards defensively.

San Francisco improved to 4-1 on the season with their third divisional win, sitting atop the NFC West, and also became 3-0 with backup quarterback Mac Jones at the helm.

Here are three quick takeaways from the 49ers’ 26-23 win over the Rams on Thursday.

Setting the tone early

In my preview, I highlighted the importance for the 49ers to sustain long drives, slowing the pace of the game, and wearing down the Rams’ defense.

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