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The Rams and 49ers will meet in the regular-season finale with both teams already headed to the playoffs.
San Francisco clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC with a 27-10 victory over the Commanders and the Eagles' 35-31 loss to the Cardinals.
The 49ers also won the NFC West two weeks ago and were the first team in the league to clinch a playoff berth.
It's the first time since 2019 that the 49ers are the NFC's top seed. San Francisco has lost in the NFC Championship game in each of the past two years.
A first-round bye will be key for the 49ers because it will give some key players a much-needed rest. Running back Christian McCaffrey, who leads the NFL with 1,459 yards rushing, suffered a calf injury against Washington.
San Francisco was also withoutdefensive tackle Arik Armstead (foot, knee), safety Ji’Ayir Brown (knee), tight end Ross Dwelley (ankle), wide receiver Jauan Jennings (concussion) and offensive tackle Jaylon Moore (concussion).
Brock Purdy bounced back from a poor performance against the Ravens where he threw four interceptions. Purdy was 22 of 28 for 230 yards with two touchdowns against the Commanders. Purdy has thrown for 4,289 yards on the season, breaking Jeff Garcia’s season franchise record of 4,278 set in 2000.
The Rams clinched a playoff spot with their 26-25 win over the Giants and a loss by the Seahawks to the Steelers.
Los Angeles opened the season at 3-6 before their Week 10 bye. However, the Rams battled themselves back into the playoff race by winning six of their past seven contests. Their only loss was in overtime to the AFC's No. 1 seed Ravens on the road.
Los Angeles' 6-1 record since Week 11 is tied for the second best in the NFL in that span. The Rams are averaging 29.3 points since Week 11, third most in the NFL over that stretch.
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What channel is Rams vs. 49ers on today?
- TV channel:FOX
- Live stream:Fubo (United States)|DAZN(Canada)
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Viewers in Canada can watch 49ers vs. Rams on DAZN.
Rams vs. 49ers start time
- Date:Sunday, Jan. 7
- Time: 4:25p.m. ET
49ers vs. Rams will kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jan. 7. The game will be played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Los Angeles Rams schedule 2023
| Week | Date | Opponent/Result | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Sept. 10 | Rams 30, Seahawks 13 | — | — |
| 2 | Sept. 17 | 49ers 30,Rams 23 | — | — |
| 3 | Sept. 25 | Bengals19,Rams 16 | — | — |
| 4 | Oct. 1 | Rams 29, Colts 23 (OT) | — | — |
| 5 | Oct. 8 | Eagles 23, Rams 14 | — | — |
| 6 | Oct. 15 | Rams 26, Cardinals 9 | — | — |
| 7 | Oct. 22 | Steelers 24, Rams 17 | — | — |
| 8 | Oct. 29 | Cowboys 43,Rams 20 | — | — |
| 9 | Nov. 5 | Packers 20, Rams 3 | — | — |
| 10 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 11 | Nov. 19 | Rams 17, Seahawks 16 | — | — |
| 12 | Nov. 26 | Rams 37, Cardinals 14 | — | — |
| 13 | Dec. 3 | Rams 36, Browns 19 | — | — |
| 14 | Dec. 10 | Ravens 37,Rams 31 (OT) | — | — |
| 15 | Dec. 17 | Rams 28, Commanders 20 | — | — |
| 16 | Dec. 21 | Rams 30, Saints 22 | — | — |
| 17 | Dec. 31 | Rams 26, Giants 25 | — | — |
| 18 | Jan. 7 | at 49ers | 4:25 p.m. ET | Fox |
San Francisco 49ers schedule 2023
| Week | Date | Opponent/Result | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Sept. 10 | 49ers 30, Steelers 7 | — | — |
| 2 | Sept. 17 | 49ers 30, Rams 23 | — | — |
| 3 | Sept. 21 | 49ers 30, Giants 12 | — | — |
| 4 | Oct. 1 | 49ers 35, Cardinals 16 | — | — |
| 5 | Oct. 8 | 49ers 42, Cowboys 10 | — | — |
| 6 | Oct. 15 | Browns 19, 49ers 17 | — | — |
| 7 | Oct. 23 | Vikings 22, 49ers 17 | — | — |
| 8 | Oct. 29 | Bengals 31, 49ers 17 | — | — |
| 9 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 10 | Nov. 12 | 49ers 34, Jaguars 3 | — | — |
| 11 | Nov. 19 | 49ers 27, Buccaneers 14 | — | — |
| 12 | Nov. 23 | 49ers 31, Seahawks 13 | — | — |
| 13 | Dec. 3 | 49ers 42, Eagles 19 | — | — |
| 14 | Dec. 10 | 49ers 28, Seahawks 16 | — | — |
| 15 | Dec. 17 | 49ers 45, Cardinals 29 | — | — |
| 16 | Dec. 25 | Ravens 33, 49ers 19 | — | — |
| 17 | Dec. 31 | 49ers 27, Commanders 10 | — | — |
| 18 | Jan. 7 | vs. Rams | 4:25 EY | Fox |
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Todd Karpovich
Todd Karpovich is a freelance contributor to The Sporting News. He is also a frequent contributor to the Associated Press, the Baltimore Sun, and PressBox, among other media outlets nationwide, including the Boston Globe, Dallas Morning News, Boston Herald, and Chicago Tribune. He is the author of “If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Baltimore Ravens Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box”; “Skipper Supreme: Buck Showalter and the Baltimore Orioles”; “Manchester United (Europe's Best Soccer Clubs),” “Derek Jeter and the New York Yankees,” and “Michigan State Spartans (Inside College Football).”
