Through 3 Quarters
The experts predicted a defeat for the San Francisco 49ers, but with just one quarter left to go, they seem like they might make the experts look bad. they have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Los Angeles Rams 17-7 after three quarters
The 49ers have been relying on QB Jimmy Garoppolo, who has passed for two TDs and 202 yards on 21 attempts, and WR Deebo Samuel, who has caught three passes for one TD and 60 yards. No one has had a standout game offensively for Los Angeles, but they have gotten one touchdown from QB Matthew Stafford. Stafford has been efficient, with a passer rating of 127.20.
Who’s Playing
San Francisco @ Los Angeles
Regular Season Records: San Francisco 10-7; Los Angeles 12-5
What to Know
The Los Angeles Rams haven’t won a game against the San Francisco 49ers since Dec. 30 of 2018, but they’ll be looking to end the drought Sunday. At SoFi Stadium at 6:30 p.m. ET, Los Angeles and San Francisco will grapple for the championship and a ticket to the Super Bowl. Matchupthese two teams experienced a bit of a scare in their previous matchupthese two teams experienced a bit of a scare in their previous but managed to pull out a pair of wins.
The Rams earned some more postseason success in their contest last week. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, sneaking past 30-27. Los Angeles’ QB Matthew Stafford did his thing and passed for two TDs and 366 yards on 38 attempts in addition to punching in one rushing touchdown. Stafford’s 70-yard touchdown toss down the right side of the field to WR Cooper Kupp in the second quarter made for one of the most memorable moments of the afternoon.
Special teams collected 12 points for Los Angeles. K Matt Gay delivered a perfect 3-for-3 game.
Speaking of close games: last week San Francisco sidestepped the Green Bay Packers for a 13-10 victory.
As it got past the Packers’ offensive line to sack QB Aaron Rodgers five times for a total loss of 29 yards. The heavy lifting was done by DE Arik Armstead and DE Nick Bosa, who each racked up two sacks.
The Rams are the favorite in this one, with an expected 3.5-point margin of victory. They might be worth taking a chance on against the spread as they are currently on a two-game streak of ATS wins.
A couple defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Los Angeles enters the matchup having picked the ball off 19 times, good for third in the league. As for the 49ers, they rank first in the NFL when it comes to forced fumbles, having caused 22 on the season.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET
- Where: SoFi Stadium — Inglewood, California
- TV: FOX
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Rams are a 3.5-point favorite against the 49ers, according to the latest NFL odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 3.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
San Francisco have won ten out of their last 14 games against Los Angeles.
- Jan 09, 2022 – San Francisco 27 vs. Los Angeles 24
- Nov 15, 2021 – San Francisco 31 vs. Los Angeles 10
- Nov 29, 2020 – San Francisco 23 vs. Los Angeles 20
- Oct 18, 2020 – San Francisco 24 vs. Los Angeles 16
- Dec 21, 2019 – San Francisco 34 vs. Los Angeles 31
- Oct 13, 2019 – San Francisco 20 vs. Los Angeles 7
- Dec 30, 2018 – Los Angeles 48 vs. San Francisco 32
- Oct 21, 2018 – Los Angeles 39 vs. San Francisco 10
- Dec 31, 2017 – San Francisco 34 vs. Los Angeles 13
- Sep 21, 2017 – Los Angeles 41 vs. San Francisco 39
- Dec 24, 2016 – San Francisco 22 vs. Los Angeles 21
- Sep 12, 2016 – San Francisco 28 vs. Los Angeles 0
- Jan 03, 2016 – San Francisco 19 vs. Los Angeles 16
- Nov 01, 2015 – Los Angeles 27 vs. San Francisco 6
