Come Sunday, the Rams or 49ers will be playing in the final game. The winner advances to Super Bowl 56 at SoFi Stadium while the loser heads home.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s shortcomings and blemishes have been highlighted for years. That doesn’t jive with what he’s accomplished against the Los Angeles Rams: a spotless 6-0 record. The Rams are keen about Garoppolo’s resume. That includes his latest conquest of L.A. when he dug S.F. from a 17-0 deficit to steal a win in the regular-season finale and help earn the 49ers a playoff spot. Come Sunday, the Rams or 49ers will be playing in the final game. The winner advances to Super Bowl 56 at SoFi Stadium while the loser heads home. The Rams’ Aaron Donald suggests Garoppolo’s smarts and discipline are as critical as his physical skills. He’s thrown for nine touchdowns, with seven interceptions, against the Rams in his career. “He makes good decisions,’’ said Donald, an All-Pro defensive tackle. “I think they stick with a game plan. They stick to it and he’s able to do a lot of things off that. They find ways to win and that’s the most important thing.
