All four teams are still in contention for the NFC West, and Week 15’s edition of “Thursday Night Football” could play a significant role in deciding the division.
The Rams will visit the 49ers to kick off the week’s action, with San Fransisco only trailing Los Angeles by one game in the standings. Seattle currently leads the NFC West, but the two teams facing off Thursday are still very much alive in the chase for either a division crown or an NFC wild-card spot.
After a 1-4 start to the year, the Rams have found new life. They’ve won six of their last eight games, capping their recent success with a 44-42 victory over the Josh Allen and the Bills last week in a shootout. Matthew Stafford threw for 320 yards in the win, a season-high for the veteran quarterback, and he has Los Angeles’ offense rolling right now with both of his star wide receivers healthy.
Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp have been arguably the league’s most dominant receiving duo when on the field in 2024. Nacua, who became a star in his rookie season last year, is fresh off of a 162-yard game vs. Buffalo, while Kupp has three 100-plus yard games so far this season.
On the other side of things, San Fransisco got a much-needed win over the Bears last week after three-straight losses. It’d be tough for the 49ers to make the playoffs, especially after recent injuries to both Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason in the backfield to add into various injury issues all year. But San Fransisco still has a chance, and Kyle Shanahan’s squad still has a lot of talent on both sides of the ball.
Although Deebo Samuel hasn’t had his usual star production in 2024, he remains a dangerous weapon for the 49ers. George Kittle has remained one of the game’s superstar tight ends. And Brock Purdy continues to get the job done for San Fransisco, coming off a 325-yard game vs. Chicago.
The winner of Thursday’s matchup will be in a much better spot to make a late-season playoff push, while the other could see their postseason odds begin to plummet.
The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Rams vs. 49ers on “Thursday Night Football” in Week 15. Follow along with the action below.
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Rams vs. 49ers score
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | F | |
| Rams | 0 | – | – | – | – |
| 49ers | 3 | – | – | – | – |
Rams vs. 49ers live updates, results, highlights from Week 15 ‘Thursday Night Football’ game
(All times ET)
49ers 3, Rams 0
8:28 p.m. FIELD GOAL — San Fransisco’s offense slowed after the big gain from Kittle, but that was enough to get on the board first. Jake Moody knocks the field goal through from 53 yards out.
8:26 p.m. — Hello, George Kittle. The star tight end makes a 33-yard play to begin the 49ers’ drive.
Purdy to Kittle for 33 yards!#LARvsSF on Prime Video
Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/GQizsvt6eN— NFL (@NFL) December 13, 2024
8:21 p.m. — Matthew Stafford looked toward Cooper Kupp twice on his first set of downs, but a holding penalty pushed the Rams too far back. They also go three-and-out, and the 49ers will get the ball right back.
8:19 p.m. — Brock Purdy went deep to George Kittle on 3rd & 9, and the throw is too high. San Fransisco goes three-and-out on its opening drive.
8:16 p.m. — This matchup is about to begin. The 49ers will get the ball first.
7:58 p.m. — Approaching game time in San Fransisco, Fred Warner is fired up.
“THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL AT OUR CRIB” 😤 @49ers | #TNFonPrime pic.twitter.com/YmcmII2ndl
— NFL on Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) December 13, 2024
6:56 p.m. — For the Rams, CB Cobie Durant is among their inactives for this matchup. The full list can be found linked through the team’s social media post:
CB Cobie Durant, OLB Brennan Jackson + more inactive for Week 15. ⤵️
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 12, 2024
6:55 p.m. — Good news for San Fransisco’s defense: Not only is Greenlaw back, but Nick Bosa will play tonight as well. Here’s a look at the 49ers’ inactives list:
49ers defense officially has back Nick Bosa and Dre Greenlaw tonight vs. the Rams.
49ers rookie RB Isaac Guerendo also officially is active.
49ers inactives tonight:
QB Joshua Dobbs
LT Trent Williams
DL Khalil Davis
S Malik Mustapha
RB Israel Abanikanda
CB Rock Ya-Sin— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 12, 2024
6:35 p.m. — 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw will be playing in his first game since last year’s Super Bowl tonight. Greenlaw tore his Achilles in that matchup vs. the Chiefs, but will now be back in action.
10 months after tearing his Achilles in Super Bowl LVIII, @49ers LB Dre Greenlaw is back and ready for TNF 👏#LARvsSF — 8:15pm ET on Prime Video
Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/ST2ucnlB59— NFL (@NFL) December 12, 2024
Rams vs. 49ers start time
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 12
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Thursday’s matchup between the Rams and 49ers will kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
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What channel is Rams vs. 49ers on today?
“Thursday Night Football” will not air on national television. Fans can stream the game exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Viewers in Canada can stream the game on DAZN.
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Rams remaining 2024 schedule
Here’s a look at Los Angeles’ final three games of the regular season after Week 15.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Dec. 22 | at Jets | 1 p.m. |
| TBD | vs. Cardinals | TBD |
| TBD | vs. Seahawks | TBD |
WEEK 15 FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/ST | Kickers
49ers remaining 2024 schedule
Here’s a look at the final stretch of the regular season for the 49ers.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Dec. 22 | at Dolphins | 4:25 p.m. |
| Dec. 30 | vs. Lions | 8:15 p.m. |
| TBD | at Cardinals | TBD |
