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Dec 8, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) celebrates with fans after scoring a touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
Dec 8, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) celebrates with fans after scoring a touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
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SAN FRANCISCO -- The Los Angeles Rams (7-6) are looking to stay at the top of the NFC West with another crucial win this Thursday night as they travel north to face their bitter rival San Francisco 49ers (6-7). The Rams seek to make it three-straight wins and three-straight in the division.

Remember the rule of five. The game is over if the Los Angeles Rams win that key statistical battle. For those who don't remember it, it has to do with sacks and turnovers. If the Rams have three sacks and give up two, they are plus one. They are plus three if they get four turnovers and give up only one. That would give them a plus-four for the day. They want to get to a plus-five ratio every game. On average, teams that reach the rule of five scenarios win 91 percent of their NFL games.

The Rams are reeling off their upset win over the Buffalo Bills at home last Sunday, scoring 44 points, a season-high total. They converted 5-6 times in the red zone and scored points on six of their nine full drives. They will look to keep the good times rolling this week against the pesky 49ers.

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford just threw for a season-high 320 yards with two touchdown passes against the Bills. Second-year star wide receiver Puka Nacua also earned a season-high with 162 receiving yards on 12 catches with a receiving and rushing touchdown.

The Rams posted 44 points against a Bills defense that was allowing just over 18 points per game on average. This week, they will have to expose a 49ers defense that ranks third overall, giving up just 298.5 total yards per game and has recorded the 10th most amount of sacks this season (35).

The 49ers just snapped their three-game losing streak with a dominant 25-point win over the struggling Chicago Bears last week. Littered with injuries, the 49ers have struggled to keep their head above water this season and have seen their fair share of miscues occur with starting backups.

The run game will be the thinnest piece of the 49ers team as they top two running backs are likely out for the remainder of the regular season. All-Pro Christian McCaffrey was shut down for the rest of the year after Week 13 and secondary back Jordan Mason was put on injured reserce that same week.

In an effort to establish a serviceable rush attack, rookie back Isaac Guerendo stepped in for a large majority of career last week. He would also suffer an injury that currently has him listed as questionable for Thursday's game with the Rams. If Guerendo doesn't play, the 49ers are in trouble.

The Rams currently hold a 2-1 record in the division while the 49ers are 1-3 against NFC West opponents. A win for the Rams would potentially put them tied for first place in the division barring a loss from the Seattle Seahawks (8-5) on Sunday afternoon against the Green Bay Packers (9-4).

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START OF FIRST QUARTER:

PENALTY: Rams flagged for holding.

SCORE UPDATE No. 1: Jake Moody kicks a 53-yard field goal. 49ers lead, 3-0.

END OF FIRST QUARTER: 49ers lead, 3-0.

START OF SECOND QUARTER:

PENALTY: 49ers called for a false start.

PENALTY: 49ers called for illegal formation.

TWO MINUTE WARNING:

SCORE UPDATE No. 2: Joshua Karty kicks a 48-yard field goal. Rams and 49ers are tied, 3-3.

END OF FIRST HALF: Rams and 49ers are tied, 3-3.

In one of the more uneventful first halves of the season, the Rams and 49ers were unable to generate much of any offense in the pouring rain at Levi's Stadium.

Through 14 first half drives between both teams, there were 12 punts and two field goals scored, one by each team. The Rams were able to knot up the score at three a piece towards the end of the half with a 48-yard Joshua Karty field goal.

The Rams have been nonexistent in the passing game as quarterback Matthew Stafford has completed just four passes on 12 attempts for 23 total yards. Second-year star Puka Nacua is the leading receiver with 19 yards on three catches. Only one other pass has been completed.

Third-year running back Kyren Williams was able to find some success on the ground with 44 rushing yards on 14 attempts. The offense as a whole has simply been unable to sustain drives longer than three plays or one first down. Second half adjustments on both sides will be required.

The Rams defense is playing exceptionally well, keeping the 49ers at just 108 total yards in the first 30 minutes. The 49er run game has been silent with just 20 total yards on the ground. Rookie back Isaac Guerendo has just 17 yards on eight carries.

Their main focus has been passing the ball as 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has found minor success with 96 passing yards with nine completions on 19 total pass attempts. Both tight end George Kittle and wide out Jauan Jennings have been serviceable, combining for 74 yards.

Both teams will try to find some sort of rhythm offensively, but due to the rainy, slippery conditions, there may be some scheme adjustments on both sides to avoid costly turnovers in a game that looks like it will be decided by just one score.

START OF THIRD QUARTER:

SCORE UPDATE No. 3 : Jake Moody kicks a 47-yard field goal. 49ers lead, 6-3.

PENALTY: Rams flagged for a false start.

END OF THIRD QUARTER: 49ers lead, 6-3.

START OF FOURTH QUARTER:

PENALTY: Rams flagged for offensive holding.

SCORE UPDATE No. 4: Joshua Karty kicks a 23-yard field goal. Rams and 49ers are tied, 6-6.

PENALTY: 49ers are flagged for offensive pass interference.

SCORE UPDATE No. 5: Joshua Karty kicks a 27-yard field goal. Rams lead, 9-6.

TURNOVER: Brock Purdy throws an interception. The Rams will take over at their own 25-yard line.

TIMEOUT: 49ers call their first timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: Rams call their first timeout of the half.

TWO MINUTE WARNING:

TIMEOUT: 49ers call their second timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: 49ers use their third and final timeout of the half.

SCORE UPDATE No. 6: Joshua Karty kicks a 29-yard field goal. Rams lead, 12-6.

PENALTY: Rams flagged for a horse collar tackle.

TIMEOUT: Rams call their second timeout of the half.

FINAL SCORE: Rams defeat the 49ers, 12-6.

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