A good NFC West tug-of-war is taking centerstage on “Thursday Night Football” because the 49ers leap in in opposition to the Rams as three-point favorites.
San Francisco is coming off a dominant victory over the struggling Bears whereas the Rams eked out an exhilarating win in opposition to AFC contending Payments.
It’s two completely completely different weeks for each groups, because the Rams’ protection seemed horrific within the second half in opposition to the Payments however nonetheless got here away with the win because of a third-and-15 Puka Nacua display screen go for a landing within the fourth quarter to assist shut out the sport.
Nonetheless, the Rams needed to be bailed out by Payments coach Sean McDermott’s doubtful late-game administration within the 44-42 victory.
The 49ers are favored right here regardless of many accidents on either side of the ball as their protection stifled rookie quarterback Caleb Williams whereas outgaining Chicago 319-4 within the first half.
They’ll have a more durable activity in a possible primetime shootout spot this week, because the Rams’ offense is rated No. 7 in Protection-adjusted Worth Over Common (DVOA) as they face the No. 8 DVOA offense.
Rams vs. 49ers odds
| Staff | Unfold | Moneyline | Whole |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | +3 (-120) | +130 | Over 49.5 (-110) |
| 49ers | -3 (+100) | -155 | Beneath 49.5 (-110) |
Rams vs. 49ers prediction
Working backs are dropping like flies at a weird price for the 49ers as Christian McCaffrey, Jordan Mason, and Isaac Guerendo all look set to overlook Thursday night time’s sport.
Don’t have any concern, as fourth-string operating again Patrick Taylor is right here.
Taylor has a greater grade on Professional Soccer Focus than Guerendo, so I don’t count on a lot of a lower in output.
The Rams enable the sixth most yards per carry within the NFL (4.7 YPC allowed), whereas the 49ers additionally coincidentally have accrued the sixth most yards per carry within the NFL (4.6 YPC).
San Francisco appears to be like like they are going to be with out Fred Warner, Nick Bosa, and Trent Williams on this sport, which is clearly a significant difficulty.
Each groups are strong, and this matchup is about as whilst you could possibly probably have, given the 49ers’ accidents.
For the betting pattern lovers, Kyle Shanahan is 10-5 head-to-head in opposition to Sean McVay, though the Rams gained their lone playoff matchup.
As for this sport, Los Angeles’ run protection is solely not adequate to again in opposition to the 49ers even with a fourth stringer again there.
Betting on the NFL?
The Rams’ run protection is rated No. 22 in response to DVOA and I count on Taylor to have his means on “Thursday Night Football.”
PICK: 49ers -3 (+100, Fanatics) | Patrick Taylor over speeding yards when traces launch.
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