"Rams coach Sean McVay jokingly blames his grandfather for creating 49ers fans everywhere. The Rams could see another large contingent of visiting 49ers fans at SoFi Stadium for their NFC West showdown on Thursday night. Both teams enter at 3-1, with 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy's status uncertain because of a toe injury."
"Sean McVay good naturedly put it on his late grandfather. As a team executive, John McVay helped the San Francisco 49ers win five Super Bowl titles, excellence that created 49ers fans everywhere. So when the Rams play the 49ers on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium, McVay fully expects the usual massive contingent of 49ers fans. "They obviously have a great fan base," Sean McVay said Monday during a videoconference with reporters before deadpanning. "I blame my grandpa for that.""
"McVay could also blame former team ownership, which moved the Rams from Los Angeles to St. Louis after the 1994 season. That left Southern California without the Rams for more than two decades before they returned in 2016. The departure to St. Louis created untold numbers of Southern California NFL fans who embraced the 49ers, the Los Angeles/Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders, the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers among other teams."
""I've loved the home atmospheres we've had this year," McVay said, adding, "I certainly felt our crowd. I thought it was an advantage and an edge to us. And I'm looking forward to seeing as many Rams fans come out and support us." The Rams' victory over the Colts improved their record to 3-1 heading into the NFC West opener against the 49ers (3-1), who are coming off a 26-21 defeat by the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 49ers are in first place in the division."
Sean McVay attributes widespread 49ers fandom to his grandfather John McVay, who helped the San Francisco 49ers win five Super Bowl titles. The Rams expect a large contingent of visiting 49ers fans at SoFi Stadium for the NFC West matchup. Both teams enter the game at 3-1, while 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has an uncertain status because of a toe injury. The Rams' longtime absence from Southern California after the move to St. Louis contributed to local fans embracing other franchises. The Rams feel optimistic about home atmospheres after recent wins and hope for strong Rams fan turnout.
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