A year ago, the San Francisco 49ers went on the road and thumped the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17. Jimmy Garoppolo and Carlos Hyde each had big days, but the Rams had benched several starters with their playoff position effectively settled. It was useful game experience for the 49ers, but it came with the asterisk.
This season, the 49ers travel to face the Rams in Week 17, but they should face a full strength Rams squad (well, as full strength as a team can be in Week 17). The NFL has moved the Chicago Bears season finale against the Minnesota Vikings from 10 a.