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Takeaways from Rams coach Sean McVay: Why the 49ers defense presents such a difficult challenge

SANTA CLARA — When the 49ers visited the Rams in Week 6, the Los Angeles offense sputtered to its worst performance of the season.

Coach Sean McVay on Tuesday called game-planning against the San Francisco defensive unit a “nightmare” and complimented them on both sides of the ball.

In a 20-7 win in Los Angeles, the 49ers held the Rams to seven points and 157 total yards — just 48 from Jared Goff through the air.

Here’s what we learned about how McVay and the Rams are preparing for their Week 16 rematch at Levi’s Stadium.