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Expert has harsh words for bitter Rams rival

Expert has harsh words for bitter Rams rival

The division rival Los Angeles Rams just lost their sixth game of the year and are having a completely different season than expected. The San Francisco 49ers (5-6) were blown away against the Green Bay Packers (8-3), with a score of 38-10. They haven’t lost that badly since 2018.

Sports media personality Skip Bayless took to X, formerly known as Twitter after the game and gave his thoughts on what the future holds for this 49ers season. He didn’t express much confidence in their ability to turn things around with a tight schedule in their final six games.

β€œIt’s going to be very difficult for the decimated 49ers to make the playoffs,” Bayless wrote. “There are always some at Bills, Bears, Rams, Dolphins, Lions, Cards. Even if they are healthier…”

In addition to facing several of the best teams in the league, the 49ers have been inundated with injuries since the start of the season. All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey recently returned from two Achilles injuries, but three other key starters were injured last week.

Starting quarterback Brock Purdy, All-Pro defensive end Nick Bosa and one of the NFL’s best offensive linemen, Trent Williams, were all inactive during their Week 12 matchup with the Packers. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk continues to be injured and tight end George Kittle has missed time.

The 49ers and Rams have the same record at 5-6, tied for last in the NFC West. They are just one game out of first place as the Cardinals and Seahawks are both tied for first with a 6-5 record. They may still have a chance to win the division, but injuries and schedule don’t bode well for them.

If the 49ers don’t make the playoffs, it would be an epic disappointment due to their preseason expectations of competing for another Super Bowl. They had appeared in the big game twice in the past five seasons, including three appearances in the NFC Championship.

The 49ers have arguably the most talented roster in the NFL with several future Hall of Fame players. They haven’t changed their roster much from last year’s NFC winning team. This is a great example that nothing is guaranteed and winning games isn’t as easy as the 49ers once claimed.

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