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Rams vs. 49ers: 3 San Francisco players to watch on Thursday Night Football

By Peter Panacy

SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes with the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on September 12, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes with the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on September 12, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – AUGUST 27: Marquise Goodwin #11 of the San Francisco 49ers poses for photo during warmups before the preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on August 27, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

No. 2: Wide Receiver Marquise Goodwin

The Niners offense has been frustrating to watch, and a key problem has been wide receiver Marquise Goodwin.

Goodwin has dropped two key passes in critical moments in Weeks 1 and 2, and we have yet to see the explosive abilities he flashed during training camp and the preseason.

Week 3 could provide the speedy Goodwin a chance to do some good, though.

With Rams No. 1 cornerback Trumaine Johnson focused on wide receiver Pierre Garcon, Goodwin will either be facing Los Angeles’ No. 2 cornerback, Kayvon Webster, or Dominique Hatfield.

Webster (shoulder) wasn’t active for the Rams in Week 2, and he’s currently listed as questionable heading into Thursday’s game. It’s worth pointing out the 26 year old didn’t practice on Monday either.

Hatfield has seen just 10 snaps this season. So, if Webster is unable to play, targeting Hatfield might be a wise move for head coach Kyle Shanahan.

This means getting Goodwin involved early and often. One big play could easily make up for the mistakes San Francisco’s wideout has made over the first two games.