The odds were stacked against the 49ers ahead of their Thursday Night Football matchup against the Rams. Already dealing with a multitude of injuries, the short week didn't help San Francisco, who were missing quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receivers Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings.
With Purdy out, backup Mac Jones was charged with starting for the 49ers again. Though Jones started and won two games for the 49ers earlier this season, Thursday's game provided a whole new challenge. Not only would Jones not be able to throw to Pearsall and Jennings this time, but also he was facing a strong Rams team in an important divisional matchup with the NFC West lead on the line.
