St. Louis Rams (2-9) Face Uphill Climb Against San Francisco 49ers (9-2)

Filed under Game Preview on December 1st, 2011

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The St. Louis Rams and the San Francisco 49ers are set to meet at Candlestick Park in a battle of NFC West foes. FOX will broadcast the game at 4:15 PM ET. St. Louis comes into the game with a 2-9 overall record and 1-4 away record. San Francisco is a 13.5 point favorite and has a 9-2 overall record and 2-0 division record.

This will be the first game of the season for the division rivals. When the two teams squared off last year, each team was able to pick up a win at home.

The Rams are coming off a narrow 23-20 defeat against the Cardinals. Sam Bradford had 203 yards passing, completing 17 of 31 attempts with one touchdown and no interceptions. The 49ers are fresh off a 16-6 defeat versus the Ravens. Alex Smith had 140 yards passing going 15 for 24 and one pick.

San Francisco should expect to see gains in its running attack as the Rams' run defense is the worst in the NFL, giving up an average of 159.0 yards per game.

Rams Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
D+	67.4	S. Bradford	179	328	1,971	6	5
D	63.2	A. Feeley	41	75	392	1	1

49ers Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
C+	78.8	A. Smith	186	298	2,116	13	5

Rams Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B+	89.2	S. Jackson	RB	172	813	4.7	4
B	83.8	C. Williams	RB	60	237	4.0	0
D	62.9	J. Norwood	RB	11	40	3.6	0

49ers Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B	86.5	F. Gore	RB	203	909	4.5	5
C-	70.9	K. Hunter	RB	69	298	4.3	2
C+	78.8	A. Smith	QB	36	134	3.7	1

Rams Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A-	90.2	B. Lloyd	WR	50	679	13.6	4
C+	77.6	B. Gibson	WR	30	362	12.1	1
B	83.9	D. Alexander	WR	16	296	18.5	1

49ers Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B	82.5	M. Crabtree	WR	44	509	11.6	1
B+	88.7	V. Davis	TE	43	484	11.3	5
C+	77.9	J. Morgan	WR	15	220	14.7	1