For a solid chunk of training camp and the preseason, there seemed to be a legitimate chance the San Francisco 49ers would get to square off against their former starting quarterback, Jimmy Garoppolo, when the Niners traveled to SoFI Stadium for a Thursday Night Football showdown in Week 5 against their NFC West rivals, the Los Angeles Rams.
After all, Rams starting signal-caller Matthew Stafford was sidelined with serious back problems, which put his status for the regular season in doubt.
And that opened up the door to Jimmy G being head coach Sean McVay's interim starter.