49ers vs. Rams: How to watch, stream, and listen to the Week 18 matchup

The San Francisco 49ers conclude the 2023 regular season at Levi's Stadium as they take on the Los Angeles Rams. This matchup marks the 150th all-time between the two teams, with the 49ers leading the series 78-68-3. The Niners look to sweep the season series for the fifth consecutive regular season and earn their 10th consecutive regular-season victory against the Rams.

Previous game

San Francisco is coming off a 27-10 victory over the Washington Commanders. QB Brock Purdy set the 49ers' single-season passing yards record as he completed 22 of his 28 passing attempts for 230 yards and two touchdowns with a passer rating of 124.7. His 230 yards gave him 4,280 on the season. WR Brandon Aiyuk led all receivers with 114 yards on seven catches, including a 17-yard touchdown reception, while WR Deebo Samuel added five catches for 37 yards and a two-yard touchdown reception. RB Elijah Mitchell led all rushers with 17 carries for 80 yards and a two-yard touchdown run.

The 49ers defense held the Commanders to 225 total yards of offense and forced two takeaways on the day. CB Charvarius Ward registered four tackles and intercepted Commanders QB Sam Howell once. CB Deommodore Lenoir also intercepted Howell and added three tackles. DL Clelin Ferrell registered the 49ers lone sack of Howell on the day, while LB Dre Greenlaw led the unit with 10 tackles.

The 49ers Communications staff provided the above breakdown.

Below is everything you need to know to follow the upcoming game.

When does the game start?

Sunday, January 7 at 1:25 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: FOX
Play-By-Play: Adam Amin
Color Analyst: Mark Schlereth
Sideline Reporter: Kristina Pink

Those outside broadcast areas can watch via NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV or YouTube Premium. Purchasing the package is required.

What areas will receive the broadcast?

The broadcast will be viewable within the markets designated below for those without NFL Sunday Ticket.

Coverage map courtesy of 506sports.com

Where can I stream the game?

NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers can stream the game using the YouTube TV app. Those who purchased through YouTube Premium can watch via the YouTube app. Additionally, NFL+ subscribers can stream the game in its entirety once the matchup has been completed.

Bay Area fans can stream the game through the official 49ers app or at 49ers.com.

Where can I listen to the radio broadcast?

49ers Radio
Bay Area fans can listen on KGO 810 AM and The Bone 107.7 FM, 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 heard at 49ers.com/news/Espanol.

Rams Radio
Los Angeles area fans can listen to the game on ESPN 710 AM, where J.B. Long and Maurice Jones-Drew will call the game.

Streaming
NFL+ subscribers can listen to the game through that service.

SiriusXM
LAR: 209 or 386
SF: 210 or 231

Game discussion

Fans can discuss the game within our Niner Talk forum.

How has this series played out historically?

Matchups: 149
Series Record: 49ers lead series 78-68-3
49ers Home Record vs. Rams: 49ers lead series 38-34-2
49ers Away Record vs. Rams: 49ers lead series 40-34-1
First Meeting: 10/1/50, Rams win 35-14, at SF
Last Meeting: 9/17/23, 49ers win 30-23, at LA
Current Streak: Won 3
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

SAN FRANCISCO clinched No. 1 seed, 1st-round bye & home-field advantage in NFC playoffs. Became 1st team ever with RB, 2 WRs& TE each with 1,000+ scrimmage yards in same season.
QB BROCK PURDY leads NFL in rating (113) & ranks 2nd in pass yards (franchise-record 4,280) & pass TDs (31) in 2023. Became 5th player ever with 8 games of 120+ rating in single season & has 10 career games with 120+ rating, most by QB in 1st 2 seasons all-time.
QB SAM DARNOLD can make 1st start of season. Has 74 TDs (62 pass, 12 rush) in 65 career games (55 starts).
RB CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY leads NFL in scrimmage yards (2,023) & rush yards (1,459) & ranks tied-1st in scrimmage TDs (21) in 2023 & became 3rd player ever (HOFers Eric Dickerson & Marshall Faulk) with 2,000+ scrimmage yards with 2 franchises.
RB ELIJAH MITCHELL rushed for 80 yards & 1st TD of season last week. Rushed for 85 yards in his only career game vs. LAR (1/9/22).
WR BRANDON AIYUK had 114 rec. yards & 7th TD catch of season last week. Ranks 6th in NFL with career-high 1,317 rec. yards. Aims for his 5th in row at home with 100+ receiving yards.
WR DEEBO SAMUEL has 4,101 rec. yards & 996 rush yards in his career & can become 2nd player ever (Charley Taylor) with 4,000+ rec. yards & 1,000+ rush yards in his 1st 5 seasons.
TE GEORGE KITTLE leads all TEs with 1,020 rec. yards & became 4th TE since 1990 with 3 career seasons with 1,000+ rec. yards & 5+ rec. TDs.
DL NICK BOSA aims for his 3rd in row with 2+ TFL. Has 16 TFL in 2023 & has 15+ TFL in 4 of his 5 career seasons.
LB FRED WARNER has career-high 11 PD in 2023 & aims for his 4th in row at home with PD. Had sack in Week 2 meeting.
CB CHARVARIUS WARD had career-high 5th INT of season last week. Leads NFL with career-high 23 PD in 2023.

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