The last time the San Francisco 49ers faced the Los Angeles Rams, Mac Jones threw for 342 yards, and Kendrick Bourne had a field day. Jones completed 75 percent of his passes against a leaky Rams secondary that provided little resistance.
Los Angeles had a bye week in Week 8, the week allowing the second-most yards to slot receivers in the NFL. So it should have come as no surprise that Bourne had a field day a month ago.
With the Rams in the thick of the NFC West and NFC playoff race, and a remaining schedule that includes the 49ers, Seahawks, Bucs, Lions, Seahawks again, and Falcons, Los Angeles made a trade in hopes of upgrading their secondary.
Titans cornerback Roger McCreary was sent to the Rams for a conditional 5th/6th round pick swap. The 25-year-old is in the final season of his rookie contract. In seven games this season with the Titans, McCreary has only been targeted 12 times. He’s allowed nine receptions for 97 yards, and has one interception.
As recently as Week 7, the Rams played as many as six defensive backs. When you’re rotating that often, it’s a sign you’re not confident in your current personnel. McCreary has spent 83 percent of his time in the slot. That’s likely where his home will be in Los Angeles.
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