The 7-2 Los Angeles Rams are big favourites against the San Francisco 49ers (3-5) on Monday, and there's reason to believe that their chances are even better than the teams' respective records indicate.
The Rams have made two major acquisitions over the past couple of weeks, with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and lineback Von Miller joining the high-flying team. LA's in a battle with the Arizona Cardinals for supremacy in the NFC West, and it's hoped that Beckham and Miller's arrivals will push the Rams to the top of the division and beyond.
Both players could make their Rams debuts on "Monday Night Football" in northern California, with the eyes of the entire football world watching.
Miller's ankle injury is a concern, however, with an ESPN report stating that the 32-year-old's ailment was "worse than the Rams suspected when they acquired him from the Broncos earlier this month."
Even so, Rams head coach Sean McVay said he expects Miller to be "ready to roll" for Monday barring any setbacks, even after holding the three-time NFL All-Pro linebacker out of last week's loss to Tennessee.
As for Beckham, the 29-year-old has no such injury worries and should be tossed into the fire right away.
“Definitely a sense of urgency when you’re in the race right now,” Beckham said. “You got to find ways to continue to win.
“So, whatever I can do to help.”
Here's more info about the game, plus everything to know about how to watch "Monday Night Football."
Who plays on "Monday Night Football" this week?
- Matchup: Rams at 49ers
- Location: Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
The 49ers lead the all-time series, 73-67-3.
What time is the Rams vs. 49ers game?
- Date: Monday, November 15
- Kickoff time: 8:15 p.m. ET
The 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff time is standard for Monday night games.
How to watch "Monday Night Football" in Canada: TV, live stream
- TV channel: TSN
- Live stream: DAZN
Rams vs. 49ers — like every NFL game during the 2021 season — is available on DAZN Canada.
DAZN Canada is the only place to watch NFL Game Pass, with access to every regular-season NFL game (including Monday, Thursday, Sunday afternoon via NFL Sunday Ticket, and Sunday night games) and every playoff matchup. Each game is available live and on demand.
DAZN Canada is also where NFL fans can watch RedZone — every touchdown, every game, every Sunday.
The "Monday Night Football" game between the Rams and 49ers is also available on TSN.
How to stream Rams vs. 49ers for free
In Canada, DAZN offers new customers a 30-day free trial period. You can learn how to sign up for a free trial here.
The free-trial period would include the Rams vs. 49ers, plus access to all of DAZN's live and on-demand programming, which includes not only NFL games but Premier League, Champions League and more.