Here are five things to watch when the 49ers host the undefeated Los Angeles Rams Sunday at Levi’s Stadium.
1. Marquise Goodwin’s presence
Kyle Shanahan finally saw glimpses of the offense he envisioned last week in Green Bay when receiver Marquise Goodwin was back to near full speed offering a deep threat that unlocks everything else. Goodwin said afterward it was the healthiest he felt since the season opener when he suffered a deep thigh bruise crashing into Jaleel Johnson, the Vikings’ 316-pound defensive tackle.
Goodwin’s presence forces defense to man the deep portion of the field.