Ranking the 49ers’ toughest 5 games of 2018
By Peter Panacy
No. 3: Week 7 vs. Los Angeles Rams
It’s great to have the 49ers and Rams’ rivalry back on the table. Especially with the NorCal, SoCal geographical rivalry, plus the fact both teams are finally on the upswing again.
With quarterback Jared Goff still playing on his rookie contract, Los Angeles’ slew of offseason roster moves makes a lot of sense. Adding pieces like cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters, wide receiver Brandin Cooks, defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and others only serve to make this 11-5 squad from 2017 all the more potent.
Simply put, the Rams are in win-now mode and are attempting to build a powerhouse to make it all the way to the Super Bowl this season. Anything less would be considered a failure.
So, with all things considered, it’s no surprise the first contest between these two squads this season falls on Sunday Night Football.
On paper, the Rams are a better team than the 49ers right now. But games aren’t played on paper, so we’ll see how this slugfest goes.
It’s still a difficult challenge for the Niners, though.