SANTA CLARA — The 49ers' defense will face an injury-ravaged Los Angeles Rams team on Sunday at SoFi Stadium, but Deommodore Lenoir is preparing as if the NFC West rival is at full strength. The defensive back spoke to NBC Sports Bay Area on Thursday, stating that he is game-planning as if quarterback Matthew Stafford has star receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua at his disposal. Lenoir believes San Francisco's defense is trying to make sure Sunday's contest does not become a trap game. "The same way I would prepare if I was preparing for [New York Jets] Garrett Wilson or [Minnesota Vikings] Justin Jefferson," Lenoir said on Thursday. "You don't want to overlook someone because they can make a name off of you. "I'm going into this game as if I'm playing one of those receivers so it's not letting up, and playing with the same intensity." The 49ers' secondary is looking to bounce back from its disappointing Week 2 loss to the Vikings when quarterback Sam Darnold completed 17 of his 26 attempts for 268 yards and two touchdowns. Lenoir gave the NFC North team credit for playing a very competitive game. "All the mistakes we made, we turned them into lessons," Lenoir said. "I'm glad...
Lenoir, 49ers prepping as if injury-riddled Rams at full strength
Sep 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM
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