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Key matchups to watch on ‘Thursday Night Football’ in Week 15.

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Rams-Eagles Preview: Will the 49ers’ Desperation Fuel a Dramatic Turnaround?

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The 7-6 Los Angeles Rams and the 6-7 San Francisco 49ers face off on Thursday night at Levi’s Stadium in a vital NFC West divisional match. The Rams are clawing to catch the top-seeded Seattle Seahawks in the division, while the 49ers are even more desperate, clinging to life in the playoff chase.

The teams have both undergone significant changes since their first meeting in Week 3, with the return of key players like Los Angeles’ Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, and Tyler Higbee. The Rams’ offense has been humming, with quarterback Matthew Stafford leading the charge. If the 49ers return injured players like tight end George Kittle and backup running back Isaac Guerendo, they could possess a more potent offense. However, the 49ers’ backfield injury woes continue, with standout Christian McCaffrey uncertain to play.

The Los Angeles defense has struggled this season, particularly against quality offenses. They allowed the Philadelphia Eagles to score 37 points in Week 12 and then gave up 42 points to the Buffalo Bills. The team will need to find answers to slow down the high-powered 49ers attack, which rolled up 452 yards and five touchdowns against the Chicago Bears this past Sunday.

The stage is set for a drama-filled matchup, with a Rams victory likely to give them a strong foothold in the NFC West hunt. A 49ers win, on the other hand, would keep them in the playoff mix with a chance to make some noise down the stretch.

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