The San Francisco 49ers suffered a potentially pivotal defeat on Sunday, falling 42-26 to the Los Angeles Rams in a game that could have reshaped the NFC West standings.

Technically, you could blame the defense for the 49ers' 20-17 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday because the defense couldn't close out the game. It gave up an 80-yard touchdown drive to Geno Smith in the final moments. That's not good. But the defense did ...

The quarterback controversy between Brock Purdy and Mac Jones has left head coach Kyle Shanahan with a dilemma. With Purdy missing time through injury, Jones, a former first-round pick, has been able to thrive. Purdy is reportedly nearing a return from the injured reserve, but the 49ers staff may still want outsiders to believe he’s hurt.