Thursday’s game against the Rams is a must-win for the San Francisco 49ers’ fleeting playoff chances. The 49ers’ playoff probability sits in single digits, and a win will double that. Los Angeles is coming off a huge win over the Buffalo Bills, and the 49ers beat the Chicago Bears wire to wire on Sunday. Now, the division rivals square off on primetime to keep their playoff hopes alive with a long history of close games and tough battles.
Here are five things to watch for on Thursday night.
Records in one-score games
Since the Rams’ Week 6 bye, Los Angeles has won six of their last eight games, with five wins coming in games decided by seven points or less.