#nfl-week-5

#nfl-week-5

Watching the 49ers celebrate after stopping the Rams on a game-deciding fourth-and-1 run Thursday night, I simply couldn't form an explanation for how the Rams had managed to blow what should have been an easy victory over their injury-riddled division rivals. It felt like the Rams could have done whatever they wanted on offense, and a limping Mac Jones' only reliable target was Kendrick Bourne on the 49ers' side.

Oct 2, 2025, 08:23 PM ET INGLEWOOD, Cali. -- The Los Angeles Rams face the San Francisco 49ers in a NFL Week 5 matchup on Thursday. Our two team reporters -- Sarah Barshop for the Rams and Nick Wagoner for the 49ers -- are at SoFi Stadium, and they're keeping you updated on all the biggest plays and highlights. Rams-49ers highlights

NFL Week 5 kicks off with the San Francisco 49ers vs, the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, October 2 (10/2/2025) in a can't miss clash between two 3-1 postseason contenders. Later in the weekend, the final two undefeated teams put their records on the line as the Eagles host the Broncos and the Bills host the Patriots on Sunday, October 5. NFL Week 5 games air in-market on a variety of channels, including NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, NFL Network and ESPN.