NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger broke down several plays from the San Francisco 49ers' 23-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Among them were two key plays in the game — the two interceptions by quarterback Jared Goff. One was hauled in by cornerback Richard Sherman, who played in his first game since Week 1. The other was snagged by rookie defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw, who scampered into the end zone during the play.
Below is Baldy's breakdown of Kinlaw's pick and touchdown. The analyst loved the convoy of 49ers players guiding the rookie in.
.@49ers @JavonKinlaw #KevinGivens and a whole lotta help from his friends make the biggest play of his #NFL career and biggest play of #49ers season #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/wVI1gxjg9S
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 30, 2020
"That was just great to see," defensive lineman Kerry Hyder told reporters after the game. "JK has been working his butt off all year, and to see him get into the end zone -- defensive players, especially defensive linemen, try their whole career to get into the end zone, so I'm just super excited for him. That was a great thing he had today."
Baldy called Sherman a "professional thief" while evaluating his interception.
.@49ers @RSherman_25 is a professional; a professional thief and the instincts of how to steal possessions don't leave the player even if you spend time rehabbing from injury. Not many see the Whole Field like #25. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/OgDZ5LScgG
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 30, 2020
"[Jimmie Ward] covered the heck out of his man and made it possible because Jared had to put air on the ball, and he assumed we were in man coverage," Sherman said after the game. "... I peeled off late, old-school veteran, got to find the ball."
Here are some of Baldy's other breakdowns from the 49ers' upset win for all you film junkies.
.@49ers @jeffwilsonjr with his best run of the day behind a perfectly executed blocking scheme. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/UFWmzHpFXx
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 30, 2020
.@49ers @19problemz takes a 4yard "stick" route and gains +26. Generates a bunch of XXXItement on the sidelines. #19 can't touch the 🏈 enough. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/isrsjy0IMP
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 30, 2020
.@49ers #RossDwelley with a full speed seal block to the chest plate of #AD99. Best block I saw all day. It takes all 53; down to the final play. #Baldysbreakdowns pic.twitter.com/5E5H7ocUVv
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 30, 2020
.@49ers @19problemz missed a month and the #niners couldn't win a game. #Deebo back; #49ers back. Coincidence? He is the spark this offense desperately needs. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/6VjvUWWwD1
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 30, 2020
.@49ers @PennStateFball #KevinGivens makes his 1st #NFL start and what a memorable day it was. It's great to see great things happen to those who never stop working and play this game the right way. Power to Givens #49ers #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/UTUs43eM95
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 30, 2020
.@49ers @KerryhyderJR gives every team he is on the same effort every week. The only difference now is he is a full time starter for the first time in #NFL CAREER. #MaxEffort #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/toOLm569qr
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 30, 2020