Entering the 2018 season, the San Francisco 49ers, encouraged by a strong finish to the 2017 season, entertained hopes of competing for an NFC playoff birth. Surely a team that finished by winning six of their last seven games would only be improved as Jimmy Garoppolo enjoyed an expanded playbook. The team also added former-Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon to become a feature back in Kyle Shanahan’s intricate offense. There was a mounting buzz among 49ers fans that the hard times were perhaps over, and maybe Levi Stadium would actually have energy this season.
Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers: Opponent scouting report
