Dec 12, 2024; Santa Clara, California, United States; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9 runs with the round as San Francisco 49 ers linebacker Fred Detector (54 defends in the fourth quarter at Levi’s Arena. Obligatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images The San Francisco 49 ers travel to Los Angeles on Thursday night really hoping an injury-riddled violation can stand up versus the Rams’ ninth-ranked protection.
Los Angeles has actually generated 14 sacks and 20 deals with for loss through its 3 – 1 beginning. San Francisco additionally enters 3 – 1, but will certainly transform to backup Mac Jones for an essential NFC West matchup with quarterback Brock Purdy sidelined by his unpleasant lawn toe injury.
CHANCES AND PATTERNS
The 49 ers’ offense will likewise lack pass receivers Jauan Jennings (ankle joint), Ricky Pearsall (knee) and Jordan Watkins (calf bone), with Brandon Aiyuk and tight end George Kittle already on damaged reserve. That has led to the Rams being an agreement 9.0-factor preferred as of Thursday afternoon.
The line is 8 5 points at BetRivers, where 79 percent of the spread-line cash is backing Los Angeles. The Rams’ – 500 moneyline has additionally drawn discriminatory action with 88 percent of the complete wagers and 89 percent of the money.
The Rams have actually won 15 of their past 16 games as faves, while the 49 ers have actually failed to cover the spread in 13 of their previous 14 video games versus teams that went into with a winning document.
PROP SELECTS
— Under 45.0 Total Points (- 112 at BetRivers): Not only is the 49 ers’ crime annihilated by injuries at the skill settings, yet each of the Rams’ previous five games as home favorites have gone under the total factors line.
— Rams RB Kyren Williams At Any Time TD (- 175 at DraftKings): Williams has scored a minimum of one touchdown in nine successive home games versus NFC groups. For those trying to find a larger payment, Williams has racked up the initial TD in 5 of his past 6 home video games– and Williams scoring the very first TD on Thursday is being provided at + 360
RETURN OF THE MAC
This will certainly mark Purdy’s 3rd absence in four video games because of the injury. He was originally hurt during a Week 1 competition versus the Seattle Seahawks and intensified the injury during last week’s 26 – 21 home loss versus the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Jones started in Weeks 2 and 3 when Purdy was sidelined. Jones wounded a knee throughout Week 3 yet is currently healthy and was a complete practice individual all week.
Jones is eager to take the field versus the Rams’ defense.
“I assume the means they play and their frame of mind,” Jones stated of what impresses him. “There are always 11 individuals on the display and they have an excellent protective line. They play a great deal of defense plans.
“It’s mosting likely to be a difficulty. I’m satisfied with them so I can’t wait to violate them.”
Purdy stayed enthusiastic Tuesday however can see his hopes starting to slide.
“I don’t have as several days to get right and heal up and really feel much better,” Purdy said.
INJURY RECORD
Together with Jennings, Pearsall and Watkins, 49 ers defensive end Robert Beal Jr. (ankle) also was proclaimed out after not practicing today.
San Francisco defensive electrician CJ West (thumb) is doubtful. He was a minimal individual on Wednesday.
Limited end Tyler Higbee (hip) and offending electrician Rob Havenstein (ankle joint) are detailed as uncertain for the Rams. Neither gamer practiced today.
THEY SAID IT
“I believe they’re an actually all-round football team, constantly have been. When we play them, it’s a bare-knuckles physical battle. They’re gon na try to run the round right at you, play-action it over the top, and on defense, they’re gon na align, recognize exactly what they remain in and simply attempt to out-physical you. So it’s a big difficulty for us, but a lot of credit rating to them since they’ve done a heck of a task with some injuries in the process early on.”– Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, on dealing with the 49 ers.
PREDICTION
San Francisco goes into with the organization’s sixth-ranked defense, but 2.0 of the group’s 5.0 sacks to date have come from now-injured defensive end Nick Bosa. Replacement Bryce Huff has 2.0 too, yet the 49 ers will certainly be hard-pressed to put the consistent stress required to generate the several turnovers its beleaguered offense frantically requires.– Rams 23, 49 ers 16
— Field Degree Media