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How 49ers Shut Down Rams Run Game

NFL Week 18 - The early years of the Sean McVay era in Los Angeles were defined by a dominant run game. For two seasons, the Rams were among the best running teams in the NFL, barreling through almost every defense in the league with a rare blend of offensive line talent, a star running back, and crafty scheming. The Rams rode that formula all the way to a Super Bowl trip following the 2018 season. It was their identity.

Fast forward to 2022 and the Rams have just lost a Week 18 match against the rival San Francisco 49ers with the division title hanging in the balance because they could not run the ball whatsoever.