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The NFC West is a crowded race to start the 2025 NFL season, as expected, but two of the teams atop the division are in very different places. Both the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers sport 3-1 records entering Week 5, which they'll kick off on "Thursday Night Football." Yet only one is operating with momentum.
The 49ers took down the Rams in overtime in their Week 5 "Thursday Night Football" matchup. Here's how it happened.
These coaches are friends who joined the division at the same time, are considered offensive geniuses and have had successful tenures as coaches of their respective teams. When they meet on NFL Thursday Night Football, McVay’s Rams are in much better shape when it comes to team health and availability.
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The Rams will look different the next time the 49ers see them after a recent trade
With the Rams in the thick of the NFC West and NFC playoff race, and a remaining schedule that includes the 49ers, Seahawks, Bucs, Lions, Seahawks again, and Falcons, Los Angeles made a trade in hopes of upgrading their secondary.
Thursday Night Football for Week 5 renews an NFC West rivalry when the San Francisco 49ers head south to take on the Los Angeles Rams. These teams have dominated the division since 2017, winning seven of the last eight division titles combined. The 2017 season was also the first of Kyle Shanahan's and Sean McVay's tenures.
The Rams and 49ers announced which players won't suit up in tonight's game, including Rob Havenstein, Tyler Higbee and Brock Purdy.
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Should Rams consider resting key injured starters vs. Saints?
The worst thing that the Rams can do is play Nacua and Havenstein and have them re-aggravate their injuries in the same way that Atwell did. While it’s trending towards Havenstein and Nacua playing, hopefully they can both get out of the game healthy as the Rams look ahead to a crucial second half of the season.
The Tennessee Titans reportedly have three players available for trade and that could lead to deadline deals with the San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams.
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