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Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers face Puka Nacua and the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football in Week 5 of the NFL season at SoFi Stadium.
Rams vs 49ers – NFL Week 5 Thursday Night Football
Rams vs 49ers – NFL Week 5 Thursday Night Football
Coley Cleary
How to Watch 49ers vs RamsDate: Thursday, October 2, 2025Time: 8:15 PM ETChannel: FOX (Local Broadcast Only) (Los Angeles) (San Francisco)Stream: Fubo (try for free)
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The 49ers enter this game extremely short-handed and will have to try to find a way without their starting quarterback, top three wide receivers, and best defensive player. Most of the weight will fall on the shoulders of Christian McCaffrey, who has already taken on a massive workload this season. San Francisco’s superstar running back has already gained over 530 yards from scrimmage this year on 100 touches. If the 49ers are to win this game, it is safe to say McCaffrey will have carried them to victory.
Puka Nacua looks like the most dynamic playmaker in the league, and the Rams have firmly established themselves as Super Bowl contenders. They bring in a 3-1 record, with their lone loss coming against the defending champion Eagles on a blocked kick at the end of the game. Los Angeles should have their way at home in this one, but anything can happen when two divisional opponents square off in primetime.
This is a great NFL matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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