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GAME DAY - How to Watch 49ers vs. Rams in Week 5: TV, Streaming, Kickoff Info



The San Francisco 49ers (3-1) are looking to regain momentum after a narrow 26-21 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4. Now, they head south for a crucial NFC West showdown against the Los Angeles Rams (3-1) at SoFi Stadium.Both teams are tied for the top spot in the division, making this a must-watch clash for playoff positioning

The Niners haven’t always been consistent due to injuries, but they’ve shown remarkable resilience early this season. Head coach Kyle Shanahan emphasizes that grit and adaptability are the team’s strengths—they always find ways to adjust, no matter the personnel situation.

On the other side, Matthew Stafford and the Rams are riding high after a 27-20 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. With both teams boasting strong records, this Thursday night clash promises to be one of the most thrilling matchups of Week 5.

How to Watch the 49ers vs. Rams

  • Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
  • Time: 8:15 PM ET
  • Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
  • TV: Amazon Prime Video (also available locally on FOX 11)
  • Streaming: NFL+, Fubo, YouTube TV
  • Radio: KSFO 810 AM (San Francisco market)

Local 49ers fans can also catch pre- and post-game coverage on NBC Bay Area and NBC Sports Bay Area. Oddsmakers currently list Los Angeles as a 7-point favorite over San Francisco.

San Francisco 49ers 2025 Regular Season Schedule

Week

Date

Opponent

Time (ET)

Location

Result

TV/Streaming

1

Sun, Sep 7, 2025

at Seahawks

TBD

Lumen Field, Seattle, WA

Won 17-13

TBD

2

Sun, Sep 14, 2025

at Saints

TBD

Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA

Won 26-21

TBD

3

Sun, Sep 21, 2025

vs Cardinals

TBD

Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

Won 16-15

TBD

4

Sun, Sep 28, 2025

vs Jaguars

TBD

Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

Lost 21-26

TBD

5

Thu, Oct 2, 2025

at Rams

8:15 PM

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

TBD

Amazon Prime Video, FOX 11, NFL+, Fubo, YouTube TV

6

Sun, Oct 12, 2025

at Buccaneers

4:25 PM

Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL

TBD

CBS

7

Sun, Oct 19, 2025

vs Falcons

8:20 PM

Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

TBD

NBC

8

Sun, Oct 26, 2025

at Texans

1:00 PM

NRG Stadium, Houston, TX

TBD

FOX

9

Sun, Nov 2, 2025

at Giants

1:00 PM

MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ

TBD

CBS

10

Sun, Nov 9, 2025

vs Rams

4:25 PM

Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

TBD

FOX

11

Sun, Nov 16, 2025

at Cardinals

4:05 PM

State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ

TBD

FOX

12

Mon, Nov 24, 2025

vs Panthers

8:15 PM

Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

TBD

ESPN

13

Sun, Nov 30, 2025

at Browns

1:00 PM

Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, OH

TBD

CBS

14

Sun, Dec 14, 2025

vs Titans

4:25 PM

Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

TBD

FOX

15

Mon, Dec 22, 2025

at Colts

8:15 PM

Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN

TBD

ESPN

16

Sun, Dec 28, 2025

vs Bears

8:20 PM

Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

TBD

NBC

17

Sun, Jan 4, 2026

vs Seahawks

1:00 PM

Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

TBD

TBD

18

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

Note: Week 18 opponent, date, time, and network are to be determined, as is standard in the NFL schedule. The 49ers have a bye week scheduled, typically between Weeks 6-14, but it is not explicitly listed in the provided data.

Los Angeles Rams 2025 Schedule (Through Week 5)

  • Week 1: vs Texans — Won 14-9
  • Week 2: at Titans — Won 33-19
  • Week 3: at Eagles — Lost 26-33
  • Week 4: vs Colts — Won 27-20
  • Week 5: vs 49ers — Thursday, October 2 at 8:15 PM ET

For the full season schedules beyond Week 5, refer to the sports card above, which includes all upcoming games for both teams.

Chiefs Head Coach Announces Chris Jones to Start on the Bench for Standout Rookie After Costly Mistake vs. Jaguars
  Kansas City, MO —The Kansas City Chiefs’ coaching staff confirmed that Chris Jones will start on the bench in the next game to make way for rookie DT Omarr Norman-Lott, following a mistake viewed as pivotal in the loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The move is framed as a message about discipline and micro-detail up front, while forcing the entire front seven to re-sync with Steve Spagnuolo’s system. Early-week film study highlighted two core issues. First, a neutral-zone/offsides penalty on a late 3rd-and-short that extended a Jaguars drive and set up the decisive points. Second, a Tex stunt (tackle–end exchange) that broke timing: the call asked Jones to spike the B-gap to occupy the guard while the end looped into the A-gap, but the footwork and shoulder angle didn’t marry, opening a clear cutback lane. To Spagnuolo, this was more than an individual error—it was a warning about snap discipline, gap integrity, pad level, and landmarks at contact, the very details that define Kansas City’s “January standard.” Under the adjusted plan, Omarr Norman-Lott takes the base/early-downs start to tighten interior gap discipline, stabilize run fits, and give the call sheet a cleaner platform. Chris Jones is not being shelved; he’ll be “lit up” in high-leverage situations—3rd-and-long, two-minute stretches, and the red zone—where his interior surge can collapse the pocket and force quarterbacks to drift into edge pursuit. In parallel, the staff will streamline the call sheet with the line group, standardize stunt tags (Tex/Pir), shrink the late-stem window pre-snap, and ramp game-speed reps in 9-on-7 and 11-on-11 so everyone is “seeing it the same, triggering the same.” Meeting the decision head-on, Jones kept it brief but competitive: “I can’t accept letting a kid take my spot, but I respect the coach’s decision. Let’s see what we’re saying after the game. I’ll practice and wait for my chance. When the ball is snapped, the QB will know who I am.” At team level, the Chiefs are banking on a well-timed hard brake to restore core principles: no free yards, no lost fits, more 3rd-and-longs forced, and the return of negative plays (TFLs, QB hits) that flip field position. In an AFC where margins often come down to half a step at the line, getting back to micro-details—from the first heel strike at the snap to the shoulder angle on contact—remains the fastest route for Kansas City to rebound from the stumble against Jacksonville.