How backup cornerback Chase Lucas was 49ers’ unsung hero in Week 5 win vs. Rams

SANTA CLARA — Chase Lucas was not given credit for so much as an assisted tackle in his 18 snaps of defense during the 49ers’ Week 5 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.And even though he never even laid a finger on Rams running back Kyren Williams, Lucas was the person most responsible for the play that secured the 49ers’ victory.Lucas played the major role in blowing up the Rams’ fourth-down run play in overtime that provided the 49ers with the 26-23 victory at SoFi Stadium last Thursday night. 49ERS GET THE STOP FOR THE WIN pic.twitter.com/IM0n5Eu33Z — 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) October 3, 2025 Lucas was only in the game because 49ers rookie nickel back Upton Stout was sidelined in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury.The Rams faced a fourth-and-1 situation from the 49ers’ 11-yard line in overtime. Rather than kick the field goal and pull into a tie with less than four minutes remaining in overtime, Rams coach Sean McVay opted to go for it on fourth down.And he tried to get that yard by going after Lucas.Linebacker Fred Warner, cornerback Deommodore Lenoir, safety Marques Sigle and Lucas got together while both teams called...