In the heart of the NFC West, the Los Angeles Rams (3-1) welcome the San Francisco 49ers (3-1) to SoFi Stadium on Thursday Night Football, which is a pivotal Week 5 clash that could reshape the division standings. Both teams boast explosive offenses, but the Rams are the favorites to win, riding a hot streak with Matthew Stafford’s arm (1,114 yards and 8 TDs) torching defenses. Sean McVay’s squad has been flaring well to start the season, with their only loss coming against the Philadelphia Eagles, who are still the team to beat.
The 49ers, however, arrive battered on a short week, after suffering a loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4. What’s worse? According to the latest reports, their QB1 Brock Purdy is out for tonight’s game, going back to their backup Mac Jones to deliver. Luckily for the 49ers, their schedule is very favorable for them, but even if they make the playoffs, we expect them to bounce out of the wild card round. However, tonight, the are going to go up against the toughest competition they’ve faced so far, making it a difficult challenge for them.
The Los Angeles Rams are set to take on the San Francisco 49ers for Week 5’s Thursday Night Football, at SoFi Stadium (home of the Rams). You can catch the action live on Prime Video at 8:15 p.m. ET.
Local TV Channels will also be airing the contest;
Game Details;
Location: SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, California)
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Stream: Prime Video
First NFC West matchup in 24 hours!!
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) October 2, 2025
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In this NFC West rivalry, the 49ers hold the edge, leading the series 78-71-3. However, the L.A. Rams are slowing starting to catchup as they won their last three meetings.
Going on a trip 💼@united | #FTTB pic.twitter.com/t0sHoyvXhR
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) October 2, 2025
From 2019 to 2021, the 49ers and Kyle Shanahan swept the Rams six straight times, and is currently 10-6 against the Rams and Sean McVay. While that may have been the case a couple of years ago, the Rams have significantly improved and, as mentioned earlier, have won three straight against the 49ers.
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