Five 49ers players to watch in prime-time Week 5 matchup vs. NFC West rival Rams

The 49ers might not be at full strength for their key NFC West game Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams.There are questions about whether Brock Purdy or Mac Jones will line up at quarterback. Purdy has been unable to practice this week after aggravating a toe injury in the 49ers’ loss Sunday to the Jacksonville Jaguars.And the 49ers’ top two wide receivers, Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings, are dealing with health issues, too. It is questionable whether one or both will be available to face the Rams.The 49ers (3-1) cannot afford the kind of mistakes that plagued them in their Week 4 loss to the Jaguars if they hope to exit the week with at least a share of the NFC West lead.Here are five players who must come through with strong games for the 49ers to pull off the mild upset at SoFi Stadium.LB Dee WintersThe 49ers did not find anyone last season capable of giving them even a fraction of what Dre Greenlaw had brought to the team’s defense.Now, they appear to have their answer, as Dee Winters has made tremendous strides in his third season in the NFL and his first as an every-down linebacker.Winters will be tested in a big way against the Rams,...