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Rams vs. 49ers score, live updates: On-the-bubble NFC West teams go head to head on ‘Thursday Night Football’

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The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams meet Thursday night in an NFC West clash that’s critical to each team’s playoff hopes.

If the postseason started today, neither team would be in the field. The Seattle Seahawks (8-5) are in control of the division, while the Rams (7-6) and 49ers (6-7) are on the outside looking in at the NFC wild-card picture. A loss on Thursday would deliver a critical blow to the Rams’ postseason hopes and all but knock the 49ers out of contention. The stakes are significant.

Both teams are coming off impressive wins. The 49ers broke a three-game losing streak with a dominant 38-13 win over the Bears on Sunday and looked like the reigning NFC champions for the first time in a long time. They’ll play without left tackle Trent Williams and with a depleted running back room that’s missing Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that RB Isaac Guerendo planned to play Thursday, while DE Nick Bosa is likely to play if he feels good pregame.

The Rams are coming off one of the best wins of the NFL season, a 44-42 thriller over the Bills that overcame six total touchdowns from Josh Allen. Which versions of the Rams and 49ers will show up Thursday?

  • Time: 8:15 p.m. ET

  • Location: Levi’s Stadium | Santa Clara, Calif.

  • Streaming: Amazon Prime Video

Follow along with Yahoo Sports for live game updates, highlights and more.

Live10 updates

  • Battle of the punts thus far

    San Francisco can’t get a first down on its next possession and has to punt.

    Pat O’Donnell kicks it 55 yards and the Rams take over on their 20-yard

    We’ve already had four punts in the first quarter.

  • Rams go 3-and-out again

    Matthew Stafford is nearly picked off by Talanoa Hufanga on 3rd-and-3, but the 49ers safety drops the ball.

    After a 50-yard Ethan Evans punt, San Francisco gets the ball on its 9-yard line.

  • Field goal: 49ers 3, Rams 0

    Deebo Samuel gets a carry on 3rd-and-6 and gets 2 yards to the Rams’ 35-yard line.

    On 4th-and-4, Jake Moody kicks a 53-yard field goal to give the 49ers the lead.

  • Purdy to Kittle for 33

    We have a first down! Brock Purdy hits George Kittle for a 33-yard gain and the 49ers are on the move.

  • Rams also go 3-and-out

    The Rams’ Alaric Jackson gets called for a holding penalty on 2nd-and-5, which stalls their first drive. Matthew Stafford can’t connect with Cooper Kupp on 3rd-and-14 and L.A. has to punt.

    The 49ers take over at their 19 after a 56-yard punt from Ethan Evans.

  • 3-and out for 49ers on first possession

    Deebo Samuel was targeted on the 49ers’ first play after complaining earlier this week that he wasn’t getting the ball enough. But he dropped the pass on a slant pattern.

    San Francisco only gains 1 yard on its next two plays and have to punt. After a 40-yard kick from Pat O’Donnell, the Rams take over at their 29-yard line.

  • 49ers on offense first

    Rams win the coin toss and defer. The 49ers’ offense takes the field first.

  • Rainy in San Francisco

    Do rainy conditions favor the 49ers grinding it out tonight?

  • 49ers DE Nick Bosa active tonight

    After missing three games, Nick Bosa is active for the 49ers and linebacker Dre Greenlaw has also been activated.

  • Rams, 49ers Week 14 TNF inactives: Nick Bosa, Isaac Guerendo active for SF

    For San Francisco, DE Nick Bosa and RB Isaac Gurendo are active.

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