US Edition49ers Host Matthew Stafford and the Rams in a Key NFC West Clash
The 49ers and Rams, with records of 6-3 and 6-2 respectively, compete in the NFC West with key players returning from injury and notable offensive performances this season.
- Sunday at 4:25 p.m. EST, the Los Angeles Rams visit the San Francisco 49ers as 4-point favorites with records of 6-2 and 6-3 in a pivotal NFC West matchup.
- Coming into Week 10, both teams arrive after wins — the Los Angeles Rams beat New Orleans 34 and the San Francisco 49ers scored a season-high 34 points, with series history at 79-71-3.
- Entering Week 10, Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams quarterback , has 2,147 passing yards and 21 touchdowns, with Rams' post on X on November 6 noting MVP buzz following his game vs. New Orleans.
- The Rams expect WR Puka Nacua to play after limited practice and CB Darious Williams to return this week, while the 49ers face a season-ending loss with Mykel Williams and Brock Purdy's toe issue.
- Broader trends like San Francisco's ground-game drought shape game plans, as the 49ers' 269 consecutive carries without a 20-yard run rank 26th in rush offense against Rams pass defense targeting Christian McCaffrey.
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Santa Cruz Sentinel
49ers have a ‘New-Name Defense’ scrambling to fill holes before Rams visit
SANTA CLARA – Three men walked into a bar … or maybe they wish they did. Kyle Shanahan, Robert Saleh and John Lynch came together at midfield and gazed at the 49ers’ defensive players they had left for Thursday’s practice, under almost sarcastically sunny skies. Of course, that unit presses on without Nick Bosa, Fred Warner and Mykel Williams the rest of this season. But two more defensive mainstays missed Thursday’s session: linebacker Dee Wint…
Rams Issue Notice About Matthew Stafford Before Rematch Against 49ers
The buzz around Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is palpable, and the Rams are celebrating him. Moreover, a former teammate offered a revelation that only bolsters the two-time Pro Bowler and 2021 Super Bowl championâs MVP case. All of this is happening as Stafford, in his age-37 season, has led the Rams to a 6-2 start rivaled only by their mark to begin their Super Bowl-winning 2021 campaign. This is not some sort of intangible t…
Over nine challenging weeks, the 49ers have learned a valuable lesson in survival. No matter how many injuries they face, as long as Christian McCaffrey is available, there will be hope.
Experts predict NFC West champions: How did the 49ers fare?
With nine weeks of NFL action in the books, 25 NFL.com contributors released their updated playoff predictions, projecting the winners of each division. The NFC West remains one of the league's most competitive, and the San Francisco 49ers face a critical Week 10 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium. The 49ers, Rams, and Seattle Seahawks each enter the weekend with six wins, making Sunday's clash pivotal for head coach Kyle Sh…
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