The San Francisco 49ers last faced the Los Angeles Rams on October 21st, getting thumped 39-10 at Levi’s Stadium. Ten days later, the 2018 NFL trade deadline came and went, and the Rams made a notable roster addition. They traded a 2019 third round pick and a 2020 fifth round pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for pass rusher Dante Fowler Jr.
The Rams entered the trade deadline with an 8-0 record, and were looking like the top dog in the NFC. The New Orleans Saints beat them the Sunday after the trade deadline and have since secured home field advantage in the coming playoffs.