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Rams-49ers Rematch at Levi’s Stadium Pits Stafford’s Surge Against Short-Handed San Francisco

Injuries have reshaped San Francisco’s approach, with Mac Jones starting against Matthew Stafford’s in-form Rams.

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49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, middle, is tackled by Los Angeles Rams linebacker Byron Young, left, in Inglewood, Calif., on Oct. 2, 2025. 
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Overview

  • Sunday’s game is the 154th meeting and a Week 10 divisional rematch after the 49ers won 26-23 in overtime on Oct. 2.
  • San Francisco confirmed Mac Jones as the starter with Brock Purdy listed as questionable, and Christian McCaffrey continues to carry a league-leading workload.
  • The 49ers’ defense is depleted without All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner and multiple front-seven contributors, though edge rusher Bryce Huff is set to return.
  • Matthew Stafford, who threw for 389 yards in the first meeting and is producing at an MVP-caliber pace, has top target Puka Nacua cleared to play.
  • The Rams addressed special-teams woes by adding kicker Harrison Mevis and long snapper Jake McQuaide for Sunday, while the 49ers’ Eddy Piñeiro remains perfect on field goals as experts largely lean toward a close Rams win.