NFL: Injury-hit San Francisco 49ers stun Los Angeles Rams after late drama

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Alfred Collins forces a fumble to stop Los Angeles Rams taking the lead at the death (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

A patchwork San Francisco 49ers side beat NFC West rivals the Los Angeles Rams 26-23 in overtime after the visitors’ defence stepped up to make two crucial plays late on.

Rookie defensive tackle Alfred Collins forced and recovered a Kyren Williams fumble at the goal line to prevent the Rams taking the lead with 65 seconds left before the 49ers stopped the Rams on fourth down in overtime to clinch their fourth win in five games.