The Los Angeles Rams are gearing up for a pivotal matchup with the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18. The Rams, who have already clinched a playoff berth at 12-4, could clinch the NFC West with a win or tie against the 49ers, or with a loss or tie from the Arizona Cardinals.
Los Angeles would also prefer to remain the No. 2 seed in the NFC, so it has plenty to play for in the final week of the regular season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are also 12-4, but the Rams hold the tie-breaker over them after beating them earlier in the season.
Even though Los Angeles has struggled to beat San Francisco in recent years, (losing five straight to them) this is a perfect time for the Rams to end the losing streak to their division rivals. With the Rams looking to end the regular season on a high note, here are four players to watch in Sunday’s showdown with the 49ers.