The 49ers topped the Rams 26-0 on Sunday to become the NFL's second team to secure a playoff berth behind the unbeaten defending Super Bowl champion Packers. They are NFC West champs and back in the playoffs for the first time since 2002. "We want to make it to the championship. It's something we've been wanting for a long time," tight end Vernon Davis said. "This is the reason why I'm here. It means a lot to me." Frank Gore helped run San Francisco (10-2) right into the postseason, becoming the team's career rushing leader by passing late Hall of Famer Joe Perry and finishing with 73 yards.