Fans of the Los Angeles Rams could rejoice a little this week after 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk officially demanded a trade on Tuesday. The news undoubtedly put San Francisco in a bind despite them having Aiyuk under contract for another year. While moving the wideout would be tough for SF, it could help the Rams take back the NFC West.
LA has not won the division since Matthew Stafford’s first season in Hollywood back in 2021. Meaning, now is the Rams’ best chance to capitalize while the 49ers are vulnerable. The Whiners might realistically endure a Super Bowl hangover this season and Brock Purdy could also see regression in his game without Aiyuk to throw to.