The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will meet in a highly anticipated NFC West battle in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season at SoFi Stadium. The 49ers are entering the game as favorites with a 1-1 record. In their last outing, San Francisco fell 23-17 to the Minnesota Vikings, despite a strong showing from quarterback Brock Purdy, who threw for 319 yards. San Francisco’s ground game, led by Jordan Mason’s 100-yard performance, remains a focal point of their offense, helping them control the tempo of games. The Los Angeles Rams, on the other hand, are looking for their first win after starting 0-2. Their Week 2 loss was a 41-10 blowout to the Arizona Cardinals, exposing weaknesses in their defense.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for 216 yards, but the team’s lack of a consistent ground attack, with Blake Corum leading the way with just 28 yards, has hampered their ability to keep up with opponents. Defensively, the Rams will need a major turnaround to contain San Francisco’s multifaceted offensive attack, especially as they struggle to generate pressure on opposing quarterbacks. This game will likely be decided by San Francisco’s ability to exploit the Rams’ defensive struggles. The 49ers will aim to maintain their balanced offensive attack while leaning on a strong run game to control possession. Meanwhile, the Rams will need Stafford to connect with key targets like Demarcus Robinson to have any hope of keeping pace with a 49ers team that has dominated this rivalry in recent seasons.