Rams face rookie receiver De’Zhaun Stribling in season opener against 49ers

The Los Angeles Rams open their season against the San Francisco 49ers in a matchup that highlights a missed opportunity for the Los Angeles front office. The 49ers selected former Ole Miss receiver De’Zhaun Stribling with the 33rd overall pick in the second round of this year’s draft. While the Rams bypassed adding a wide receiver during free agency and in the second round, Stribling displayed potential during the preseason, recording 11 catches for 109 yards on 13 targets. He earned a 90.0 offensive grade from Pro Football Focus for that performance. The Los Angeles secondary now prepares to defend against Stribling, who is expected to see immediate action as the 49ers manage a short-handed receiving corps. This game serves as the first of two annual meetings between these division rivals.

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