Add this play to this season's highlight reel. Following the Los Angeles Rams scoring on the first offensive drive of the game to take a 7-0 lead, wide receiver Richie James took the ensuing kickoff 81 yards on this impressive run.
Note: The play was initially reported to be an 82-yard return before being adjusted to 81 yards.
Richie James Jr. returns the kickoff 82 yards! #GoNiners
The 49ers managed to kick a field goal on the drive and currently trail 7-3 in the first quarter. Rams quarterback Jared Goff was 4-of-4 for 66 yards and a touchdown in his first drive while 49ers quarterback Garoppolo was 1-of-3 for nine yards following James' return.
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