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49ers vs Rams: 2026 Head-to-Head Comparison

The 49ers have won 5 Super Bowls and consistently maintain a stronger win-loss record (641-618 all-time) compared to the Rams' 2 Super Bowl titles, though the Rams won their most recent championship in 2022 versus the 49ers' last in 1995.

SF

San Francisco 49ers

5-time Super Bowl champions with dominant defensive tradition and sustained playoff success.

Fans seeking a historically dominant franchise with recent playoff consistency and a proven coaching system.

Score67%
VS
LA

Los Angeles Rams

Recent Super Bowl champions (2022) rebuilding with veteran coaching but facing competitive challenges.

Fans backing a recently successful franchise attempting to return to championship contention with proven coaching.

Score63%

Quick Answer

AI Summary

The 49ers have won 5 Super Bowls and consistently maintain a stronger win-loss record (641-618 all-time) compared to the Rams' 2 Super Bowl titles, though the Rams won their most recent championship in 2022 versus the 49ers' last in 1995.

Our Verdict

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Choose the 49ers if you value sustained excellence, consistency, and a franchise with the deepest winning tradition in the NFC West with 5 Super Bowl championships and recent dominant playoff runs. Choose the Rams if you prefer a team with recent championship pedigree (2022) and are willing to back a rebuilding roster that features Sean McVay's proven coaching ability despite current competitive struggles.

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San Francisco 49ers
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Key Differences at a Glance

  • Super Bowl Titles:San Francisco 49ers wins(5 championships vs 2 championships)
  • All-Time Win-Loss Record:San Francisco 49ers wins(641-618 (.509) vs 600-661 (.476))
  • Most Recent Super Bowl Win:Los Angeles Rams wins(2022 (Super Bowl LVI) vs 1995 (Super Bowl XXIX))
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Key Facts & Figures

39 numeric metrics compared

MetricSan Francisco 49ersLos Angeles RamsRatio
Points Per Game (Offense)(PPG)26.3
Points Allowed Per Game (Defense)(PPG)18.2
Rushing Yards Per Game(yards)134.2
Passing Yards Per Game(yards)259.8
Playoff Appearances (Last 5 Years)(seasons)4
Head Coach Winning Percentage(%)71.4%
Franchise Super Bowl Wins(total)5
2025 Season Wins(wins)1211
Average Passing Yards Per Game (2025)(yards)234.2268.5
Average Rushing Yards Per Game (2025)(yards)148.798.3
Points Allowed Per Game (2025)(points)18.921.4
Super Bowl Appearances(appearances)62
Head Coach Win Percentage(percent)63.2%59.8%
Playoff Wins (Last 3 Seasons)(wins)62
Team Payroll (2025 Approx)(millions)$267M$284M
Turnovers(count)0
Yards Per Play(yards)3.9
Fumbles Lost(count)0
Interceptions Thrown(count)0
Total Turnovers (Fumbles + INTs)(count)0
2026 Roster Building Moves(deals)14 reserve/future deals
All-Time Head-to-Head Win Percentage(%)64.5%
Super Bowl Championships(titles)5 (1988, 1989, 1994, 1995, 2021)
Super Bowl Championships(titles)52
Playoff Appearances (2020-2024)(appearances)5 consecutive3 total
Super Bowl Appearances (2019-2024)(appearances)3
All-Time Winning Percentage(%)53.6%
Hall of Famers (All-Time)(inductees)14
Head Coach Tenure(seasons)7 seasons (Kyle Shanahan, 2017-present)
Franchise Valuation (2024)(billions USD)$8.1B
Most Recent Super Bowl Victory(year)19952022
Current Head Coach Winning Percentage(percentage)Kyle Shanahan .606 (54-35)Sean McVay .516 (49-46)
Division Titles Won(titles)1613
Conference Championship Appearances(total)198
Playoff Appearances (2001-2026)(appearances)13
QB Passing Yards (2024 Season)(yards)4,694 (Brock Purdy)
QB Touchdown-to-Interception Ratio (2024)(ratio)3.44 (31 TDs / 9 INTs)
Head Coach Current Tenure(seasons)8 seasons (Kyle Shanahan, since 2017)
Division Titles (All-Time)(titles)19

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Key Differences

7 attributes compared head-to-head

SF
6San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers leads
LA
1Los Angeles Rams
  • Super Bowl Titles

    San Francisco 49ers

    5 championships(winner)

    Los Angeles Rams

    2 championships

  • All-Time Win-Loss Record

    San Francisco 49ers

    641-618 (.509)(winner)

    Los Angeles Rams

    600-661 (.476)

  • Most Recent Super Bowl Win

    San Francisco 49ers

    1995 (Super Bowl XXIX)

    Los Angeles Rams

    2022 (Super Bowl LVI)(winner)

  • Division Titles

    San Francisco 49ers

    16 division titles(winner)

    Los Angeles Rams

    13 division titles

  • Playoff Appearances (2020-2025)

    San Francisco 49ers

    5 consecutive seasons(winner)

    Los Angeles Rams

    3 playoff appearances

  • 2024 Season Record

    San Francisco 49ers

    12-5 (.706)(winner)

    Los Angeles Rams

    11-6 (.647)

  • Current Head Coach Tenure

    San Francisco 49ers

    Kyle Shanahan (7 seasons, 54-35)(winner)

    Los Angeles Rams

    Sean McVay (6 seasons, 49-46)

Full Comparison

SSan Francisco 49ers
LLos Angeles Rams
2025 Win-Loss Record(wins-losses)
13-4
2025 Season Wins(wins)
12
11
Points Per Game (Offense)(PPG)
26.3
Points Allowed Per Game (Defense)(PPG)
18.2
Points Allowed Per Game (2025)(points)
18.9
21.4
Rushing Yards Per Game(yards)
134.2
Passing Yards Per Game(yards)
259.8
Average Passing Yards Per Game (2025)(yards)
234.2
268.5
Average Rushing Yards Per Game (2025)(yards)
148.7
98.3
Playoff Appearances (Last 5 Years)(seasons)
4
Head Coach Winning Percentage(%)
71.4%
Franchise Super Bowl Wins(total)
5
Super Bowl Appearances(appearances)
6
2
Super Bowl Championships(titles)
5 (1988, 1989, 1994, 1995, 2021)
Head Coach Win Percentage(percent)
63.2%
59.8%
Playoff Wins (Last 3 Seasons)(wins)
6
2
Team Payroll (2025 Approx)(millions)
$267M
$284M
Turnovers(count)
0
Fumbles Lost(count)
0
Total Turnovers (Fumbles + INTs)(count)
0
Fumbles (Total-Lost)(count)
0-0
Yards Per Play(yards)
3.9
QB Touchdown-to-Interception Ratio (2024)(ratio)
3.44 (31 TDs / 9 INTs)
Interceptions Thrown(count)
0
2026 Roster Building Moves(deals)
14 reserve/future deals
Game Execution Rating(score)
Excellent - Clean execution
All-Time Head-to-Head Win Percentage(%)
64.5%
2025 Starting QB Passing Yards(yards)
Brock Purdy 2,167 yards
Points Per Game (2025 H2H)(PPG)
19.0
Home Win Percentage (H2H)(%)
75.0%
QB Completion Percentage (2025)(%)
69.4% (Brock Purdy)
Primary RB Rushing Yards (2025)(yards)
Christian McCaffrey depth role
Years in NFL(seasons)
80 seasons overall
Super Bowl Championships(titles)
5
2
2024 Regular Season Record(wins-losses)
12-5 (.706 winning %)
11-6 (.647 winning %)
Playoff Appearances (2020-2024)(appearances)
5 consecutive
3 total
Super Bowl Appearances (2019-2024)(appearances)
3
Most Recent Super Bowl Victory(year)
1995
2022
All-Time Winning Percentage(%)
53.6%
Hall of Famers (All-Time)(inductees)
14
Head Coach Tenure(seasons)
7 seasons (Kyle Shanahan, 2017-present)
Franchise Valuation (2024)(billions USD)
$8.1B
All-Time Regular Season Record(wins-losses)
641-618
600-661
Conference Championship Appearances(total)
19
8
Current Head Coach Winning Percentage(percentage)
Kyle Shanahan .606 (54-35)
Sean McVay .516 (49-46)
Division Titles Won(titles)
16
13
Playoff Appearances (2001-2026)(appearances)
13
QB Passing Yards (2024 Season)(yards)
4,694 (Brock Purdy)
2024 Season Record(wins-losses)
12-5 (4th seed, NFC)
Head Coach Current Tenure(seasons)
8 seasons (Kyle Shanahan, since 2017)
Division Titles (All-Time)(titles)
19

Pros & Cons

11 pros·6 cons across both

SF
LA
SF

San Francisco 49ers

+6-3

Pros

  • 5 Super Bowl championships (1982, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1995)
  • 5 consecutive playoff appearances (2020-2024)
  • Defense ranked 8th in NFL (2024) with 29 interceptions
  • Strong rushing offense averaging 138.9 yards per game (2024)
  • Kyle Shanahan offensive system has produced 3 Pro Bowl selections (2024)
  • Dominance in NFC West with 16 division titles

Cons

  • Hasn't won Super Bowl since 1995 (29-year drought)
  • Quarterback injuries affecting depth (Trey Lance traded away)
  • Defensive pass rush inconsistency in crucial moments
LA

Los Angeles Rams

+5-3

Pros

  • Super Bowl LVI champions (2022) with proven championship roster construction
  • Sean McVay's innovative offensive system proven effective
  • Matthew Stafford providing veteran quarterback leadership
  • Strong historical playoff pedigree with 8 conference titles
  • Young talented roster with potential (Puka Nacua, Jalen McCollough)

Cons

  • 2024 season record (11-6) indicates declining competitiveness
  • Haven't won division title since 2021
  • Salary cap constraints limiting roster flexibility ($20M over cap projected 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

5 questions

  1. The San Francisco 49ers have won 5 Super Bowl championships (1982, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1995) compared to the Los Angeles Rams' 2 titles (2000 as St. Louis, 2022 as Los Angeles). The 49ers' dynasty was built in the 1980s and early 1990s, while the Rams' championships are more recent but fewer in total.

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