The intense tug of war in the NFC West takes center stage on “Thursday Night Football,” with the 49ers heading into the matchup as three-point favorites to take on the Rams.
San Francisco had a dominant victory over the struggling Bears, and the Rams had a thrilling victory over the AFC rival Bills.
It's been a very different two weeks for both teams. The Rams' defense looked terrible in the second half of the game against the Bills, but they still won thanks to a screen pass from No. 3 and No. 15 Puka Nacua that led to a touchdown in the fourth quarter. It will help you finish the game.
Still, the Rams had to bail out with a 44-42 victory due to some questionable late-game management from Bills coach Sean McDermott.
The 49ers have the advantage here despite numerous injuries on both sides of the ball, as their defense held down rookie quarterback Caleb Williams while outscoring Chicago 319-4 in the first half. .
The Rams' offense is rated seventh in DVOA (defense-adjusted value above average), and they will have a tougher task this week in a potential prime-time shootout spot as they face the eighth-ranked DVOA offense. will be done.
Rams vs 49ers odds
| team | spread | money line | total |
|---|---|---|---|
| rams | +3 (-120) | +130 | 49.5 or higher (-110) |
| 49ers | -3 (+100) | -155 | Less than 49.5 (-110) |
Rams vs. 49ers predictions
The 49ers continue to lose running backs at an unusual rate, with Christian McCaffrey, Jordan Mason and Isaac Guerend expected to miss Thursday night's game.
No need to worry. Fourth-string running back Patrick Taylor is here.
Taylor has a better grade than Gerendo on Pro Football Focus, so I don't expect much of a drop in grade.
The Rams allow the sixth-most yards per carry in the NFL (4.7 YPC allowed), and coincidentally the 49ers also allow the sixth-most yards per carry in the NFL (4.6 YPC).
San Francisco will likely be without Fred Warner, Nick Bosa, and Trent Williams for this game, which is obviously a big problem.
Both teams are solid, and considering the 49ers' injuries, this matchup is pretty even.
For those who love betting trends, Kyle Shanahan is 10-5 in head-to-head matches with Sean McVay, but the Rams won their only playoff matchup.
As for this game, Los Angeles' run defense, even with a fourth stringer, isn't good enough to take on the 49ers.
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The Rams' run defense is rated 22nd according to DVOA, and I expect Taylor to be active on “Thursday Night Football.”
Pick: 49ers -3 (+100, Fanatics) |Patrick Taylor over rushing yards on line release.
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