The Los Angeles Rams are heading to San Francisco to take on the Rams on Thursday Night Football this week. LA is coming off a big-time win at home last week against the Buffalo Bills, 44-42. The 49ers are also coming off a win at home last week. They defeated the Chicago Bears 38-13. This is a big game in terms of the NFC West standings. The winner of this game closes the gap between them and the division-leading Seattle Seahawks. The last time these two teams faced off, the Rams came out on top 27-24. Let’s dive head-first into this game and cook up a winner!
Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Los Angeles Rams | +2.5 (-105) | Over 49.5 (-105) | +124 |
| San Francisco 49ers | -2.5 (-115) | Under 49.5 (-115) | -146 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers Match Details
- Fixture: Los Angeles Rams @ San Francisco 49ers
- Date and Time: December 12th, 2024
Key Stats
Los Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams are coming off a massive win last week against the Buffalo Bills, 44-42. Matthew Stafford was on fire, completing 23 of 30 passes for 320 yards, and 2 touchdowns. The dynamic duo of Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp dominated in this game. Combining for 17 catches for 252 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns. This duo has proven to be one of the better receiver tandems in the NFL.
Runningback Kyren Williams helped the Rams dominate time of possession with 29 carries for 87 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Lastly, they converted 11 of 15 3rd downs last week, if they can be anywhere near that, they will be almost unstoppable.
The Rams’ defense has been below average this season. They rank 24th in points allowed per game, 23rd in passing yards allowed per game, 28th in rushing yards allowed per game, 24th in offensive touchdowns allowed, 24th in sacks, and 14th in takeaways per game. Braden Fiske and Byron Young lead the team with 6 sacks a piece. Rookie linebacker Jared Verse is on the Defensive Rookie of the Year shortlist. He has been exceptional for a bad Rams defense. If LA can limit the damage done on the ground in the early downs, that will be a recipe for success against this 49ers team this week.
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are coming off a dominating win last week against the Chicago Bears, 38-13. Brock Purdy played one of his best games of the season. He completed 20 of 25 passes for 325 passing yards and 2 touchdowns. Tight end George Kittle dominated this game with 6 catches for 151 yards.
Third-string running back Isaac Guerendo also dominated against the Bears with 128 yards from scrimmage, 78 rushing, 50 receiving, and 2 rushing touchdowns. Guerendo didn’t practice on Tuesday and is listed as questionable. San Fran could be without their top four running backs in this game against the Rams. We could see a mix Patrick Taylor, Israel Abanikanda, and Ke’Shawn Vaughn along with Deebo Samuel in the mix as a runner.
The 49ers’ defense hasn’t been the dominant defense they have been this season. They rank 21st in points allowed per game, 3rd in passing yards allowed per game, 12th in rushing yards allowed per game, 24th in offensive touchdowns allowed, 10th in sacks, and 10th in takeaways per game.
Nick Bosa is questionable with a hip/oblique injury that has kept him sidelined for the past three weeks. Leonard Floyd has stepped his game up in his absence. Without Bosa, Floyd has recorded four sacks in those three games without him. This defense is unquestionably better than their former defensive player of the year.
Prediction
The Los Angeles Rams are going to upset the San Francisco 49ers in this game. The offense of LA is on fire after dropping 44 on the Buffalo Bills’ defense last week. If Nick Bosa doesn’t play, then Stafford will have all day to feed his two number-one receivers. We know the 49ers want to establish the run and work off play action.
That is going to be difficult to establish a running game without your top four running backs if Guerendo can’t play in this game. Lastly, If Trent Williams misses his third consecutive game, that will lead to Purdy being under duress. Rams win and essentially end the 49ers season on Thursday.
