I wish they did NOT have to play the Niners. I don't know why, but Shanahan and the Niners have flat out out-coached and out-played the Rams for the most part.
That said, if the Rams beat the Niners, and the Saints beat Atlanta, the Niners are out of the playoffs. I'd rather have the Rams play anyone else but the Niners in the playoffs and they just might have to if they lose on Sunday.
I'm not predicting a loss. I'm saying of all the teams for the Rams to play to close it out, I'd rather it not be the Niners. On the other hand, I think McVay is sincere. And I suspect the players want this as well.
I'd rather we were playing the Jags.