6 players to help 49ers defense regain dominant form vs. Rams

The 49ers have to rely on their leaders to get back on track defensively against the Rams.

CB Richard Sherman

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Generally Sherman is so reliable that he’s not a player we’ll highlight leading into the game. However, a Grade 2 hamstring strain was supposed to keep the veteran out multiple weeks. He only missed one game and will now line up against the likes of Cooper Kupp, Robert Woods and Josh Reynolds. He’ll also get some looks against dynamic tight end Gerald Everett. How that hamstring holds up will have short and long-term impacts for the 49ers.