We now have confirmation on the date for the Week 18 clash between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams. Although the game has been on the schedule since May, it was unknown if it would be part of a Saturday lineup or scheduled for Sunday.
The NFL has announced that the game is slated for Sunday, January 7, with kickoff scheduled for 1:25 PT at Levi's Stadium. It will be broadcast on FOX.
This update gives fans the long-awaited clarity to organize their plans around the regular-season finale.
On Sunday, the 49ers secured the top seed in the NFC and home-field advantage in the playoffs, easing their path to the Super Bowl, and lessening the significance of the Week 18 matchup against the Rams.
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