The San Francisco 49ers are preparing to face the Los Angeles Rams for the first of two meetings in 2021. The matchup will take place at Levi's Stadium on Monday night. The 49ers own a 73-67-3 overall record against the Rams and have won each of the last four games between the teams. This marks the second-consecutive season that the 49ers host the Rams in primetime, having earned a 24-16 victory in Week 6 of 2020.
The 49ers are coming off a loss to the Arizona Cardinals. On offense, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo completed 28 of 40 passing attempts for 326 yards, two touchdowns, and a passer rating of 100.6. The game marked his third game of the season with 300-or-more passing yards. Tight end George Kittle returned from injured reserve, registering six receptions for 101 yards and one touchdown. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk added six catches for 89 yards and one touchdown while Deebo Samuel finished with five receptions for 63 yards.
On defense, defensive lineman Arik Armstead finished the game with a career-high 10 tackles and one sack. Defensive end Arden Key finished the game with one tackle and his first sack of the season. Defensive end Nick Bosa added four tackles and one forced fumble.
Here is everything you need to know to follow the upcoming game.
When does the game start?
Monday, November 15 at 5:15 p.m. PT
Where is the game being played?
Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California
Who are the head coaches?
49ers: Kyle Shanahan
Rams: Sean McVay
What channel is the game on?
Network: ESPN
Play-By-Play: Steve Levy
Color Analyst: Brian Griese & Louis Riddick
Sideline Reporter: Lisa Salters
What areas will receive the broadcast?
Monday night's game between the 49ers and Rams will air nationally.
Where can I stream the game?
You can watch the matchup live on Watch ESPN or the ESPN app. Monday Night Football is also available to watch on the Yahoo Sports app and NFL app.
Where can I listen to the radio broadcast?
Bay Area fans can listen on KGO 810 AM and KSAN 107.7 FM The Bone, where Greg Papa and Tim Ryan will call the game.
Jesús Zárate and Carlos Yustis will call the game in Spanish. That broadcast can be listened to at 49ers.com/news/Espanol.
Los Angeles area fans can listen on ESPN LA 710 AM and 93.1 JACK FM, where J.B. Long and Maurice Jones-Drew will call the game.
Nationally, fans can listen to the game via Westwood One Sports, where Kevin Harlan and Kurt Warner will call the game.
NFL Game Pass subscribers will be able to listen to the game through that service.
SIRIUS: 81 (LAR), 83 (SF), National (88)
XM: 226 (LAR), 225 (SF), National (88)
SXM App: 818 (LAR), 827 (SF), National (88)
Live updates
There will be a game-day article here at 49ers Webzone providing live updates starting during pre-game action.
Game discussion
Fans can discuss the game within our Niner Talk forum.
How has this series played out historically?
Matchups: 143
Series Record: 49ers lead series 73-67-3
49ers Home Record vs. Rams: 49ers lead series 36-34-2
49ers Away Record vs. Rams: 49ers lead series 37-33-1
First Meeting: 10/1/50, Rams win 35-14, at SF
Last Meeting: 10/29/20, 49ers win 23-20, at LAR
Current Streak: Won 4
Longest 49ers Win Streak: 17 (12/17/90 – 12/27/98)
Longest Rams Win Streak: 10 (11/29/70 – 9/28/75)
Most 49ers Points: 48 (12/27/87): 49ers win 48-0, at SF
Most Rams Points: 56 (11/9/58): Rams win 56-7, at LA
49ers Shutouts: 9 (Last 9/12/16), 49ers win 28-0, at SF
Rams Shutouts: None
49ers Notes
- QB JIMMY GAROPPOLO passed for 326 yards & 2 TDs vs. INT for a 100.6 rating in Week 9. Aims for his 3rd in a row with 300+ pass yards & 100+ rating. Passed for 268 yards & 3 TDs vs. 0 INTs for a 124.3 rating in the last home meeting. Has 2+ TD passes & a 100+ rating in 3 of his past 4 home starts vs. NFC West.
- RB ELIJAH MITCHELL (rookie) had career-high 5 receptions & 79 scrimmage yards (career-high 43 rec., 36 rush) in Week 9. Is 1 of 3 rookie RBs (MICHAEL CARTER & NAJEE HARRIS) with 4+ games (4) with 75+ scrimmage yards.
- TE GEORGE KITTLE had 6 catches for a season-high 101 rec. yards & 1st TD catch of season last week. Is 1 of 3 TEs (TRAVIS KELCE & DARREN WALLER) with 10+ games (11) with 100+ rec. yards since 2017. Has 38 catches for 638 yards (106.3 per game) & 4 rec. TDs in his past 6 vs. LAR. Aims for his 6th in row vs. LAR with 5+ catches & 75+ rec. yards.
- WR DEEBO SAMUEL ranks 2nd in NFL with career-high 882 rec. yards. Aims for his 5th in row at home in 2021 with 5+ catches & 50+ rec. yards. Had 11 catches for 133 yards in the last meeting. Aims for his 3rd in a row at home vs. LAR with a TD.
- WR BRANDON AIYUK had 89 rec. yards & TD catch last week. Had 1st-career rec. TD in last home meeting.
- DL NICK BOSA had 4th-career FF last week. Ties for NFL-lead with 12 TFL in 2021.
- LB FRED WARNER led the team with 14 tackles last week. Aims for his 7th in row vs. LAR with 6+ tackles.
- DL ARIK ARMSTEAD had a career-high 10 tackles & 2nd sack of the season in Week 9. Aims for his 3rd in a row at home with TFL.
