49ers gain advantage as Rams' WR Puka Nacua heads to IR

The San Francisco 49ers will host the Los Angeles Rams on December 13 without star receiver Puka Nacua, who has been placed on injured reserve due to an MCL injury he sustained during the Rams' Week 9 game. Nacua's absence will impact the Rams' receiving corps, which is already thin after Davante Adams was also placed on IR earlier. Nacua has historically performed well against the 49ers, making his absence significant for the matchup. The Rams, with their Bye week coming up, will have Nacua on IR for at least four games, impacting their performance in the upcoming contest.

• 6:42 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers catch huge break for game vs. Rams as star WR hits IR