49ers vs. Rams NFC West Showdown: Live Reaction To The Game’s Biggest Stories

December 24, 2010   ·   Dan Mori   ·   Jump to comments

The San Francisco 49ers face the St. Louis Rams in a crucial NFC West showdown. 
The Rams currently stand 6-8, tied with the Seattle Seahawks for the division lead.  The Niners are just one game back, with a 5-9 record.
The 49ers have had a disappointing season, but still have a chance at the playoffs, if they win their last two games and Seattle loses one more.  The Rams won only one game last season, but control their own destiny.  With a victory against the 49ers and next week against the Seahawks, St. Louis will make the playoffs with an 8-8 record.
The Rams are a team heading in the right direction with an improving defense and Sam Bradford at the quarterback position.  Bradford is proving to be one of the top up and coming young quarterbacks in the NFL. 
The 49ers are on the other side of the spectrum.  They were the preseason favorite to win the division crown, but have struggled all year long.&...

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