The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams meet Thursday night in an NFC West clash that's critical to each team's playoff hopes.
If the postseason started today, neither team would be in the field. The Seattle Seahawks (8-5) are in control of the division, while the Rams (7-6) and 49ers (6-7) are on the outside looking in at the NFC wild-card picture. A loss on Thursday would deliver a critical blow to the Rams' postseason hopes and all but knock the 49ers out of contention. The stakes are significant.
Both teams are coming off impressive wins.