San Francisco 49ers: Why The Showdown With Rams Will Foreshadow Rest of Season

Midway through the season, the 49ers find themselves at an unfathomable 2-6, and at the bottom of the NFC West. Many have high hopes that they will turn it around. Frankly, that wouldn't surprise me. However, the team has some serious issues that it needs to overcome if this is to be the case.

Last season, the 49ers won only three games outside of the division. If they're aiming to equal last year, they've won two of those three already. Of the eight games remaining, five of them represent divisional matchups that were won by the team last year.

This week's showdown at home against the St. Louis Rams will shine more light on what the 49ers might-or-might not be able to accomplish this season in relation to last year. If the 49ers lose to the Rams at home, there is a goo...

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