What happened: Los Angeles exited Week 6 at the bottom of the division race. The slide compounded sidelining injuries on offense and a suspension on the offensive line. Sean McVay has previously steadied the Rams through similar midseason skids.

Why it matters: San Francisco stands 6-0 and has created early separation in the NFC West. A fourth-place start leaves Los Angeles little margin with divisional games ahead. Health up front and stability from the coaching staff will determine whether the Rams rejoin the race.

What to watch: Los Angeles gets a Week 7 chance to stabilize depth and cut into the division gap.