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Top-5 Takeaways from 49ers Win Versus the Rams

By James LeBreton

Sep 12, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end Vance McDonald (89) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL game at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end Vance McDonald (89) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL game at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Heading into Week 1, the San Francisco 49ers hadn’t exactly given the fans a reason to be optimistic. After an aggressive level of play on both sides of the ball, the “Bay Area Youth Movement” has given the fans something to cheer about.

Sep 12, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Quinton Patton (11) runs the ball against the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. The 49ers won 28-0. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Quinton Patton (11) runs the ball against the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. The 49ers won 28-0. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports /

As the last seconds of preseason ticked away, the San Francisco 49ers looked as though they had left many questions unanswered for the upcoming season.

However, after an impressive 28-0 victory against the Rams, it looks as though they’ve  slammed the door on all kinds of uncertainty.

Coming into the regular season, the 49ers were picked dead last to make Super Bowl LI. In fact, Las Vegas has given 150/1 odds for San Francisco to make the big show.

If you’ve been buying into the chatter that’s circling the NFL, then it’s easy to see why they feel this way.

Fans and critics of all kinds have said that the team didn’t bring back the pass rush. Critics also said quarterback Blaine Gabbert could not lead this team to victory. People also have said head coach Chip Kelly could not find early success with this team.

Thanks to an amazing defensive display, an impressive offensive line and a dominant running attack led by Carlos Hyde, fans and critics were proven to be undoubtedly wrong.

Here are five takeaways for San Francisco, following their win, to prove that this team is headed in the right direction.

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