The San Francisco 49ers have made the decision to start Sam Darnold in their Week 18 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. This will be the first time Darnold has started for the 49ers since being acquired from the New York Jets in the offseason. Darnold is expected to bring a spark to the 49ers offense, which has been struggling as of late.
The 49ers have been relying on Brock Purdy as their starting quarterback for most of the season, but with the team needing a win to stay in the playoff hunt, they decided to give Darnold a chance to prove himself. Purdy will be taking a week off, giving Darnold the opportunity to show what he can do.
Darnold has had an up-and-down career since being drafted by the Jets in 2018. He has shown flashes of brilliance, but has also struggled with turnovers and inconsistency. With the 49ers, Darnold will have the chance to prove himself and show that he can be a reliable starter in the NFL.
The Rams are coming into this matchup with a 9-7 record and are looking to make the playoffs for the first time since 2017. They have one of the best defenses in the league and will be looking to shut down Darnold and the 49ers offense. It will be a tough test for Darnold, but if he can rise to the occasion, it could be a big boost for the 49ers’ playoff chances.
This matchup will be an important one for both teams, and it will be interesting to see how Darnold performs in his first start with the 49ers. With Purdy taking a week off, it will be up to Darnold to show what he can do and prove that he is capable of leading this team to victory.
