The LA Rams (7-6) are on the road, traveling north in mid-December, to face their NFC West Division rivals, the San Francisco 49ers (6-7). in recent years, a late game between these two teams would have the division title in the cross hairs, but in Week 15 of the 2024 NFL season, the are joined in competing for the top spot by the Seattle Seahawks and the Arizona Cardinals.
So the winner in Week 15 merely stays in the hunt for a division title. The loser has a much more difficult time of it.
It's the right time of year for the white stuff to fall on the football fields. But snow stays in the higher altitudes in California. Precipitation, even at this late time of the year. remains rain. And per the latest [**weather forecast for Thursday Night Football**](https://www.nflweather.com/games/2024/week-15/rams-at-49ers), there is a 20 percent chance of rain to accompany cool evening temperatures and steady light wind to make the fans at Levi's Stadium consider dressing in layers to stay warm
Both the Rams and the 49ers are coming off impressive wins, so the cool temperatures will not be a problem for either team. But if the rain settles in, that could give the Rams a slight edge as the passing game will become a bit more complicated with wet conditions.
And we have highlighted a few more game narratives to keep your eye on in this game:
**Date:** Thursday, December 12, 2024
**Time:** 5:15 pm PT
**Location:** Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
Can't make the trek north to enjoy the game in person. We have some creative ideas for how to optimize your gameday viewing experience:
It's not just the game you should rely upon for entertainment. Treat yourself too.. And as always, thanks for reading.