Rams at 49ers: 4 key things to know for Week 16 matchup

The Rams and 49ers will square off for the second time this season on Saturday night.

49ers defense not as dominant lately

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In the last two games, the 49ers allowed 75 total points to the Saints and Falcons. That’s nearly the same number of points they allowed in the first seven games combined (77). San Francisco had been on a tear out of the gates, but the defense has been picked apart somewhat the last two weeks.

That doesn’t mean it’s still not one of the best in the NFL, but San Francisco has come back down to earth a bit recently.