SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS NEWS

Trey Sermon - Not activated from Week 18 Sermon (ankle) wasn't among the players added to San Francisco's roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Rams, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News re...

Impact San Francisco designated Sermon for return from injured reserve Dec. 22, a transaction that gives the team 21 days to evaluate him for a return to the 53-man roster. The team will thus have until Wednesday of the upcoming week to either activate Sermon or keep him on IR for the entirety of a potential postseason run, pending the results of the Week 18 games. The rookie running back will finish the regular season with 41 carries for 167 yards and a touchdown to go with three catches for 26 yards over nine appearances.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

49ers vs Rams Point Spread, Over/Under, Moneyline and Betting Trends for NFL Week 18 Game San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams point spread, over/under, moneyline and betting trends for Week 18 NFL game.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Jimmy Garoppolo - Expected to draw Week 18 start Garoppolo (thumb) remains listed as questionable but is expected to start Sunday's game against the Rams, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area report...

Impact Adam Schefter of ESPN previously relayed that the 49ers were leaning toward going with Garoppolo, who was inactive Week 17, in Sunday's game. The quarterback practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday through Friday, and though he wasn't cleared ahead of the weekend, the 49ers' decision not to promote another signal-caller from the practice squad in advance of the Week 18 contest points to Garoppolo getting the nod over Trey Lance. Rapoport adds that players who saw Garoppolo throw in practice this week indicated that he looked normal when passing the ball.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

N.F.L. Sunday: The A.F.C.'s Last Two Berths Have Five Contenders The Colts, Steelers, Ravens, Raiders and Chargers all have shots at the A.F.C.’s wild-card berths, while the 49ers and Rams matchup will det...

JANUARY 9, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM

Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers: Matchups, start time and how to watch Breaking down how the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers match up on the field ahead of Sunday's game between the NFC West rivals.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

49ers playoff picture: How San Francisco can clinch NFC wild-card spot in Week 18 Here is everything to know about the 49ers' playoff picture heading into Week 18, including clinching scenarios and San Francisco's seeding...

JANUARY 9, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

FOX Bet Super 6: NFL Week 18 picks to win $100,000

Ready to win $100,000 in the NFL's regular-season finale? Betting expert Jason McIntyre makes his Week 18 Super 6 picks.

JANUARY 9, 2022

Trey Lance - Trending toward backup role Week 18 Lance is expected to move into a backup role for Sunday's game against the Rams with Jimmy Garoppolo (thumb) -- who is listed as questionable -- viewed as a better bet to be the 49...

Impact Lance stepped in for Garoppolo in Week 17 when the latter was held out due to a sprained right thumb en route to 16-for-23 passing for 249 yards, two touchdowns and one interception while turning eight carries into 31 yards. Garoppolo returned to the practice field Wednesday and proceeded to put together three consecutive limited practices, splitting reps with Lance. Head coach Kyle Shanahan likely wants the experienced hand to be under center with the 49ers requiring a win to reach the postseason. Ultimately, if Garoppolo gets the nod, Lance could be relegated to clipboard duty, as he was in nine of 11 games following the team's Week 6 bye.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Garoppolo - Likely to start Sunday The 49ers are leaning toward starting Garoppolo (thumb) on Sunday at the Rams, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Garoppolo split reps with rookie first-rounder Trey Lance while working as a limited practice participant all week. The 49ers need to win Sunday in order to guarantee a spot in the playoffs, so it appears Garoppolo showed enough progress with the Grade 3 sprain in his right thumb to be available to the offense. When he faced the Rams back in Week 10, he completed 15 of 19 passes for 182 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in a 31-10 victory.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

49ers Players Travel to Los Angeles for Week 18 Matchup vs. Rams Check out some of the top photos as the 49ers fly to Los Angeles to face the Rams, presented by United.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • 49ERS.COM

49ers Viaja a Los Ángeles para Enfrentar a Rams en el Último y Crucial Juego Final de Temporada Regular Los San Francisco 49ers viajan a Los Ángeles para cerrar la temporada regular en la semana 18 siendo este el último y crucial juego en contr...

JANUARY 9, 2022 • 49ERS.COM

49ers get reinforcements for secondary before Rams game The San Francisco 49ers got major reinforcements for their depleted secondary

JANUARY 8, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

49ers get reinforcements for secondary before Rams game

The San Francisco 49ers got major reinforcements for their depleted secondary

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dontae Johnson - Activated off reserve/COVID-19 list Johnson was activated off of the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.

Impact The 30-year-old was placed on the COVID list Monday, clearing protocols just in time to be active Sunday against the Rams. With fellow cornerback Emmanuel Moseley returning from injured reserve Saturday as well, Johnson's availability allows the 49ers to head into their crucial matchup in Week 18 with added depth in the secondary.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Moseley - Activated from IR Moseley was activated off of injured reserve Saturday.

Impact After missing the last four contests with an ankle injury, the cornerback will make his return just in time to appear in Sunday's crucial contest against the Rams. Moseley has played in 10 games this season, making 36 tackles while deflecting 10 passes and recovering a fumble.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

K'Waun Williams - Activated from COVID-19 list The 49ers activated Williams (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.

Impact Williams tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday and had been away from the team since then. However, he should be available for Sunday's matchup against the Rams after being activated.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmie Ward - Activated by San Francisco The 49ers activated Ward (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.

Impact Ward landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday after he tested positive for the virus. However, he'll now be cleared to rejoin the team and will be available for Sunday's Week 18 matchup against the Rams.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

3 Keys to Winning for the Rams against the 49ers in Week 18 Here are 3 Keys to the Los Angeles Rams winning their Week 18 game against the 49ers at SoFi Stadium, powered by The Wallace Firm.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • THERAMS.COM

NFL By The Numbers: Bengals-Browns, 49ers-Rams highlight Week 18

The final Sunday of the NFL regular season is here. Check out the numbers to know ahead of Week 18.

JANUARY 8, 2022

McDonald: Why the most important QB Sunday isn't Garoppolo, Lance or Stafford A few things worth considering as the 49ers close out the regular season Sunday in Los Angeles against the Rams.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Colin Cowherd's Blazin' 5 picks for Week 18

Colin Cowherd fires off his Blazin' 5 picks ahead of the NFL's first-ever Week 18, including Cowboys-Eagles and 49ers-Rams.

JANUARY 8, 2022

Barrows: How does Jimmy Garoppolo's 49ers story end? He can write final, gripping chapter(s) Garoppolo is set to face Aaron Donald and a defense that's second in sacks and that's quite familiar with quarterback finger injuries.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers: NFL betting odds, lines and picks The Rams will be looking to avenge their embarrassing prime-time loss earlier this season to the San Francisco 49ers as they go for the NFC...

JANUARY 8, 2022 • LATIMES.COM

Rams prepare for Week 18 rivalry matchup vs. San Francisco 49ers ' Practice Recap Watch highlights from the Los Angeles Rams' Week 18 practices as they get ready to take on the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium this Sund...

JANUARY 8, 2022 • THERAMS.COM