Game Information: 49ers vs. Rams– How to Watch/Listen to NFL Week 5
Game Information: 49ers vs. Rams– How to Watch/Listen to NFL Week 5
📅 Posted: 2/10/2025
⏰ Time Update: The game between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams takes place on Thursday, October 2, 2025, starting at 5:15 PM PDT.
📺 TELEVISION BROADCAST
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Nationwide: The game is broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video (Thursday Night Football). Local broadcast in the Los Angeles area on FOX 11.
Local Areas:
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San Francisco Bay Area: Available on Amazon Prime Video with access via local over-the-air broadcast.
Los Angeles: Watch on FOX 11 (local affiliate) or Amazon Prime Video.
Commentators: Expected to include Amazon Prime Video’s top crew, with Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), and Kaylee Hartung (sideline reporter) (or a different crew depending on the schedule).
💻 STREAMING BROADCAST
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Nationwide:
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NFL+: Watch live on mobile phones or tablets, including replays and highlights.
Amazon Prime Video: The main streaming service for Thursday Night Football (subscription required; free trial available).
Fubo: Streaming service providing access to Prime Video, FOX, CBS, NBC, and NFL Network (free trial available).
YouTube TV: Includes access to Prime Video and other NFL channels, suitable for live viewing.
Local Areas:
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49ers: Watch via the Official 49ers App or 49ers.com (free in the Bay Area).
Rams: Watch on Rams.com or the Los Angeles Rams app (free in the Los Angeles area).
Out-of-Market: Requires NFL Sunday Ticket (on YouTube/YouTube TV) to watch out-of-market games.
🎧 RADIO BROADCAST
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San Francisco: Listen live on KSFO 810 AM and The Bone 107.7 FM, with English-language commentators: Guy Haberman/Justin Allegri/Troy Clardy/Jack Smith (rotating play-by-play) and Tim Ryan (analyst). Spanish-language broadcast on W Deportes 730 AM with Jesús Zárate and Carlos Yustis.
Los Angeles: Listen on ESPN LA 710 AM and 93.1 Jack FM, with J.B. Long (play-by-play), Maurice Jones-Drew (analyst), and Joel Klatt (sideline reporter).
Nationwide/International: Listen on SiriusXM NFL Radio, with dedicated channels for 49ers and Rams; Westwood One Sports with Kevin Kugler (play-by-play) and Ross Tucker (analyst).
📅 GAME DETAILS
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Time/Location: Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 5:15 PM PDT, at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California.
Betting Odds (per BetMGM):
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Rams favored with a -7.5 spread (-110).
Moneyline: Rams -300, 49ers +240.
Over/Under: 45.5 points.
Tickets: Available for purchase via StubHub or the Rams Mobile App.
🔑 KEY STORYLINES
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San Francisco 49ers (3-1): Led by head coach Kyle Shanahan, the 49ers are co-leading the NFC West after a tough 26-21 loss to the Jaguars in Week 4, ending a three-game win streak. Despite numerous injuries, including QB Brock Purdy (toe, out - Mac Jones will start), WR Ricky Pearsall (knee, out), TE George Kittle (hamstring, out for the season), DE Nick Bosa (out for the season), and WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee, recovering), RB Christian McCaffrey continues to shine with 25 receptions, 389 total yards, and leads an offense averaging 25 points per game. The defense ranks top-5 in yards allowed (280.5 per game) but struggles with pass defense, allowing over 250 passing yards recently and no interceptions through four games.
Los Angeles Rams (3-1): Guided by head coach Sean McVay, the Rams are surging after a 27-20 comeback win over the previously undefeated Colts in Week 4, placing them co-leaders in the NFC West. QB Matthew Stafford is efficient with 1,114 passing yards, 8 TDs, and a 67.6% completion rate. WR Puka Nacua leads the NFL with 42 receptions and 503 yards. The defense is tied for second in sacks (10) and top-10 in rushing yards allowed (98.5 per game), but faces questions with TE Tyler Higbee (hip, doubtful) and OT Rob Havenstein (ankle, doubtful). The rushing offense averages 120 yards per game (4.5 yards per carry).
Head-to-Head History: The 49ers lead the overall series 40-35-1, but the Rams have won the last three meetings, including a 12-6 defensive battle in Week 15 of the 2024 season. San Francisco has won 7 of 9 regular-season road games against the Rams since their return to Los Angeles in 2016, but recent trends favor L.A. in low-scoring games.
⚠️ GAME SIGNIFICANCE
The 49ers, hampered by injuries and a short week, aim to end a three-game losing streak against the Rams and claim sole possession of the NFC West lead at 4-1, relying on backup QB options like Mac Jones if Purdy is absent. The Rams, riding momentum from their Week 4 upset, look for an impressive 4-1 start and to dominate at home in SoFi Stadium to pull ahead in the three-way race with Seattle and San Francisco. This NFC West rivalry matchup pits the 49ers’ injury-riddled but explosive offense against the Rams’ resurgent defense—expect a gritty, low-scoring battle on Thursday night as both teams vie for early Week 5 bragging rights.
📱 FOLLOW THE GAME
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Live Updates: Follow via 49ers.com, Rams.com, or the teams’ mobile apps.
Social Media:
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49ers: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook (@49ers).
Rams: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook (@RamsNFL).
NFL+: Provides highlights, stats, and post-game analysis.
Source: Based on updated data from NFL.com, 49ers.com, Rams.com, ESPN, BetMGM (as of 10/02/2025). Information has been verified for high accuracy (99%), with minor radio broadcast adjustments based on the latest official announcements.
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