Who’s Playing
Los Angeles @ San Francisco
Current Records: Los Angeles 2-1; San Francisco 1-2
What to Know
The Los Angeles Rams will hit the road for the second straight week as they head to Levi’s Stadium at 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday. The teams split their matchups last year, with the San Francisco 49ers winning the first 27-24 and Los Angeles taking the second 20-17.
The Rams beat the Arizona Cardinals 20-12 this past Sunday. No one had a standout game offensively for Los Angeles, but they got scores from WR Cooper Kupp and RB Cam Akers.
Meanwhile, San Francisco had victory within their grasp but couldn’t quite capture it this past Sunday as the team lost 11-10 to the Denver Broncos. The matchup was as close as the oddsmakers predicted, but San Francisco had been the slight favorite coming in. One thing holding San Francisco back was the mediocre play of QB Jimmy Garoppolo, who did not have his best game: despite one touchdown, he threw one interception and fumbled the ball once. Garoppolo ended up with a passer rating of 127.70.
Their defensive unit accumulated four sacks for a loss of 24 yards. It was a group effort with four guys contributing.
The Rams are now 2-1 while the 49ers sit at a mirror-image 1-2. Two defensive stats to keep an eye on: Los Angeles enters the contest with only one rushing touchdown allowed, good for fourth best in the league. As for San Francisco, they come into the game boasting the fewest passing touchdowns allowed in the NFL at two.
How To Watch
When: Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET
Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET Where: Levi’s Stadium — Santa Clara, California
Levi’s Stadium — Santa Clara, California TV: ESPN2
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Odds
The 49ers are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Rams, according to the latest NFL odds.
Over/Under: -109
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Series History
San Francisco have won ten out of their last 15 games against Los Angeles.