Jimmie Ward continues to have Matthew Stafford's number.
In the first quarter of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium, the 49ers' safety intercepted Stafford in the end zone, delivering a huge blow to the Rams' early scoring opportunity.
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Certainly, great timing for Ward, giving Stafford headaches in the biggest game of the season.
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Unfortunately for the 49ers, Jimmy Garoppolo and the offense were unable to capitalize on the early turnover, punting on the resulting drive.