Rams defeat 49ers in overtime

San Francisco 49ers kicker David Akers, left, and St. Louis Rams' Janoris Jenkins react after Akers missed a 51-yard field goal attempt in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis. The Rams won 16-13.

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St. Louis Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein (4) watches his 54-yard field goal during overtime of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis. The field goal gave the Rams a 16-13 victory.

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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford, right, hugs teammate Austin Pettis after their 16-13 win over the San Francisco 49ers in overtime of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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St. Louis Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein, right, is congratulated by Johnny Hekker after making a 54-yard field goal to defeat the San Francisco 49ers 16-13 in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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St. Louis Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein, (4) makes a 54-yard field goal as San Francisco 49ers' Tramaine Brock, left, watches during overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis. The Rams won 16-13.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, left, hands off to running back Frank Gore during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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A tattoo is seen on the arm of St. Louis Rams middle linebacker James Laurinaitis during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick looks to throw during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) talks to teammates in the huddle during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford drops back to pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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St. Louis Rams running back Daryl Richardson runs with the ball during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick calls a play during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick throws during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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A St. Louis Rams cheerleader performs during the second quarter of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, right, runs out of bounds under pressure from St. Louis Rams middle linebacker James Laurinaitis, left, during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, right, runs away from St. Louis Rams defensive end William Hayes during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford drops back to pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith, center, sacks St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford, left, for a 6-yard loss while Rams tackle Barry Richardson, right, tries to block Smith during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick yells during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, right, looks to pass under pressure from St. Louis Rams defensive end Chris Long during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers kicker David Akers celebrates after hitting an extra point during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) scores on a 1-yard run during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is sacked for a 7-yard loss by St. Louis Rams outside linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar (58) and defensive end William Hayes, right, during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith celebrates after sacking St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford for a 6-yard loss during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, left, throws under pressure from St. Louis Rams defensive end Eugene Sims during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is sacked for a 7-yard loss by St. Louis Rams outside linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar, bottom, and defensive end William Hayes, top, during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, left, throws under pressure from St. Louis Rams defensive end Eugene Sims during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, right, looks to hand off during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick looks to the sidelines during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) takes up his position as St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) prepares for the play during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks takes up his position during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers linebacker Tavares Gooden takes up his position during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) hands off to running back Steven Jackson during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford drops back to pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) throws to fullback Bruce Miller, left, during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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St. Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke watches his team play the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, center, is sacked for a 7-yard loss by St. Louis Rams outside linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar, bottom, and defensive end William Hayes, top, during the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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St. Louis Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins waves to fans during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick throws during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh watches from the sidelines during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick looks to throw during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, against the St. Louis Rams Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) throws as St. Louis Rams defensive tackle Kendall Langford looks on during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) throws as St. Louis Rams defensive tackle Kendall Langford looks on during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) gets past St. Louis Rams free safety Quintin Mikell on his way to a 23-yard gain during the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore runs for a 23-yard gain during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore runs for a 23-yard gain during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore, left, scores on a 1-yard run past St. Louis Rams linebacker Josh Hull during the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh watches from the sidelines during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson runs with the ball during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith, background, keeps his eye on St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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Members of the St. Louis Rams and San Francisco 49ers play during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher watches from the sidelines during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, right, talks with quarterback Colin Kaepernick during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson, center, runs for a short gain as San Francisco 49ers defensive back Chris Culliver, left, and Donte Whitner defend during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick scrambles during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick drops back to pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson warms up before the start of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick walks on the field before the start of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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Tattoos are seen on the arm of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick as he warms up before the start of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith warms up as 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, stands nearby before the start of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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St. Louis Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins catches a ball before the start of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.

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