For one thing, they have what should be an easy game, against the 5-9 Rams.

Smith was again given the start for the 49ers next game against the Rams.

They would win their second crown a year later against the Rams.

They got back on the winning track last week against the Rams.

The offense certainly must be better than it was against the Rams.

The 49ers could use a few of the 49 points it scored last week, today against the Rams.

His first action this season came last week, when he played 10 snaps against the Rams.

"Wade wants to play, and he played well against the Rams."

"That's what this game meant more than anything, not revenge against the Rams."

Chances like these, against the Rams, are partly how it happens.