49ers are in Must Win Territory Against Rams
The San Francisco 49ers went into their bye week with three straight losses. They look to get off the snide today on the road against the LA Rams. This will be a tall order for a team on the road and then have to fly home and worry about finding another stadium to play at the next month.
The 49ers fell at Seattle, losing at home to Green Bay and then losing in New Orleans. Given all of injuries that has hit the 49ers’ roster, the team had earned a week off. They have several starters return, including Deebo Samuel, should help the team down the stretch.
The teams met on October 18th with the 49ers winning by eight. Since then the Rams have gone 3-1. They have beated Chicago, Seattle and Tampa Bay while losing at Miami. Let’s take a closer look at this NFC West showdown.
San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams (November 29)
When: Sunday, November 29, 4:05 pm ET
Where: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
TV: FOX
Radio: KNBR 680 AM San Francisco / KSPN 710 AM Los Angeles
JAZZ Sports Odds: Rams -5.5 / Total 44.5*
Why the 49ers Will Win
Quarterback Nick Mullens has shown flashes of brilliance in relief of Jimmy Garoppolo. Overall he has a 6:6 TD:INT ratio, which does not speak well for ball security. The offensive line has been part of the problem in terms of the 49ers’ injuries this season.
The key for San Francisco involves balancing the run and the pass. The fact that the 49ers have opened the Injured Reserve practice window for tailbacks Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson is good news for the offense. Mostert injured an ankle in Week 6 and Wilson hurt his ankle a week later. Tevin Coleman (knee) could also return in Week 12. This move would give the 49ers a full fleet of running backs.
The defense remains a work in progress. Nick Bosa and Solomon Thomas remain out due to ACL tears that ended their seasons. That leaves the pass rush undermanned. The 49ers will need to get pressure on Jared Goff if San Francisco is to have a chance to beat the Rams on the road.
Why the Rams Will Win
Jared Goff threw for 376 yards and three touchdowns in the Rams’ 27-24 win at Tampa Bay on Monday night. He also threw two interceptions. He struggled with decision-making at times when the Buccaneers were able to get pressure on him. Safety Jordan Fuller was able to grab a pair of interceptions for the Rams. That includes a play on a deep ball late in the fourth quarter.
Cooper Kupp had a huge game, catching 11 balls for 145 yards, and Robert Woods had a dozen catches for 130 yards and a touchdown. The 49ers will need to do a better job in the pass rush and secondary than Tampa Bay did to keep in this game on Sunday.
The Final Word
I was surprised when San Francisco won the first meeting between these two teams, and the Rams have plenty of motivation to level the season series at home. The Rams are doing well rushing the passer and bottling up running games, so the opportunity is there for them to deliver an emphatic victory. I like the Rams to pick up a convincing win to move to 8-3.
The Dart Throw: Rams 34, 49ers 23
*Odds are subject to change.
Next up:
San Francisco home to Buffalo Monday, December 7
Los Angeles at Arizona Sunday, December 6
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49ers vs Rams Betting Odds & Trends
| Los Angeles Rams |
|---|
| LA Rams is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home |
| LA Rams is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home |
| The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Rams’s last 6 games at home |
| LA Rams is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing San Francisco |
| LA Rams is 7-17-1 SU in its last 25 games when playing San Francisco |
| LA Rams is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Francisco |
| LA Rams is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Francisco |
| The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Rams’s last 7 games when playing at home against San Francisco |
| LA Rams is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games |
| LA Rams is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games |
| The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Rams’s last 7 games |
| San Francisco 49ers |
|---|
| San Francisco is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road |
| San Francisco is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games on the road |
| San Francisco is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing LA Rams |
| San Francisco is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing LA Rams |
| San Francisco is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Rams |
| San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Rams |
| The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco’s last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Rams |
| San Francisco is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games |
| San Francisco is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games |
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